Benefits April 6, 2026
Social Security Issues Serious Scam Warning to Retirees
The Social Security Administration issued an alert about imposter scam emails—emails that falsely claim to provide access to a Social Security recipient's statement.
March 31, 2021
Some May Receive Extra IRS Tax Refund for Unemployment
Because a change in the taxability of unemployment benefits was made into law after some people filed their taxes, the IRS will automatically calculate the amount those taxpayers should be refunded, starting in May.
March 31, 2021
Some Will Receive Second IRS Tax Refund in May
The IRS will take steps to automatically refund money this spring and summer to people who filed their tax return reporting unemployment compensation before the recent changes made by the American Rescue Plan.
March 31, 2021
New York State Legalizes Recreational Marijuana
Adults over 21 will also be allowed to grow marijuana at home. It will be a while before legal sales begin or plants are allowed to grow as the newly-created Office of Cannabis Management is formed and finalizes rules and regulations.
March 31, 2021
IRS Says Taxpayers Should Not File Amended Tax Returns Due to Stimulus Law
The IRS is strongly urging taxpayers to not file amended returns related to the new provisions in ARPA or take other unnecessary steps at this time.
March 31, 2021
Emergency Financial Aid Grants to College Students are Not Taxable, Says IRS
The Internal Revenue Service has issued frequently asked questions on how students and higher education institutions should report pandemic-related emergency financial aid grants.
March 30, 2021
The Tax Blotter – March 31, 2021
The Tax Blotter is a round-up of recent income tax news.
March 30, 2021
Where’s My Stimulus Payment? IRS Says Social Security and Other Program Recipients Will Receive Theirs Soon
Payments will begin to be issued this weekend to Social Security recipients and other federal beneficiaries who do not normally file a tax return, with the projection that the majority of these payments would be sent electronically and received on April 7
March 30, 2021
The Best Retirement Savings Options for 20-Somethings
Your 20s are the optimal time to take advantage of compound growth. A dollar invested at 25 has 45 years to grow before you retire at 70. A dollar invested at age 40 has just 30 years. Sounds like a big “so what?” It’s anything but.
March 29, 2021
Women Now Hold 30% of Leadership Positions in Mid-Market Businesses
The number of women holding senior leadership positions in mid- market businesses globally has hit 31% despite the COVID-19 pandemic affecting economies around the world, according to Grant Thornton’s annual Women in Business report.
March 29, 2021
Another Look at the Tax Effects of the American Rescue Plan of 2021
The good news is the first $10,200 that most taxpayers received in unemployment benefits of up to $10,200 are not taxable for 2020. If you have already filed your tax return for 2020 the IRS is asking you to not file an amendment, as they will take ...
March 25, 2021
U.S. Unemployment Claims Drop to Lowest of Pandemic Era
The initial claims figures suggest that job cuts are easing as businesses reopen and vaccine eligibility expands to more Americans. It was the first time claims dipped below 700,000 since the pandemic began.
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March 24, 2021
FICPA Virtual Mega Conference Scheduled for June 9-11, 2021
This year’s MEGA Conference is a three-day, virtual event from June 9-11, with an additional half-day of complimentary, TED-style learning labs scheduled for June 8.