Tax

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By Eric Martin
December 27, 2020 7:18 PM

Lawmakers across the political spectrum urged President Donald Trump to sign the $900 billion coronavirus stimulus bill passed with bipartisan support last week, as millions of Americans face a loss in benefits.

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Ben Worrell
December 24, 2020 11:07 AM

In the current economic environment, it could be advantageous for you or your clients to consider a strategic acquisition.

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By Billy House
December 24, 2020 9:36 AM

House Republicans blocked Democrats’ attempt to meet President Donald Trump’s demand to pay most Americans $2,000 to help weather the coronavirus pandemic.

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By Laura Davison
December 21, 2020 9:11 PM

Tucked in among more than 5,000 pages of legislative text, the congressional bill providing COVID-19 relief and 2021 government funding includes dozens of tax breaks for beneficiaries ranging from downtown restaurants and the film industry to motor-sports racetracks.

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Michael Cohn
December 21, 2020 8:02 PM

The latest round of coronavirus stimulus legislation includes some major tax provisions and changes for accountants to watch out for in the New Year.

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By Laura Davison and David Hood
December 21, 2020 2:16 PM

Small business owners who got Paycheck Protection Program loans could qualify for big write-offs from their rescue money, amounting to what Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has called a tax-break “double dip.”

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By Laura Litvan, Laura Davison and Erik Wasson
December 20, 2020 10:07 PM

The House and Senate are set to vote Monday on $900 billion in pandemic relief aimed at boosting the U.S. economy into the early spring, combined with $1.4 trillion to fund regular government operations for the rest of the fiscal year.

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Michael Cohn
December 14, 2020 12:35 PM

The Internal Revenue Service is extending until June 30, 2021 the period in which it will accept digitally signed and emailed documents due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Michael Cohn
December 4, 2020 3:38 PM

The American Institute of CPAs has joined with over 560 business and trade organizations in urging Congress to pass legislation.

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Michael Cohn
November 30, 2020 5:11 PM

The outcomes of two elections in Georgia that are scheduled for Jan. 5 are expected to determine the balance of power in the Senate and may also have an impact on the kind of tax planning that accountants should be advising their clients to do.

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