IRS October 26, 2026
Column: Who Has Standing to Challenge the Johnson Amendment?
The reality is that the IRS is not litigating Johnson Amendment cases. And if a church is simply worried that they might, it’s fair to say, “What’s it to you?”
April 8, 2020
Coronavirus Relief Measures: Rethinking the Economic and Tax Implications
The rapid spread of COVID-19 across the globe has created large-scale economic distress and halted the mechanisms of exchange and business activity–leaving an extensive trail of damage to the world’s economic infrastructure. Governments and legislators reacted immediately with relief packages. They likely will continue to make additional economic adjustments to stabilize the weakening economy by...…
April 7, 2020
AICPA Applauds Additional Clarity in Treasury FAQ on Paycheck Protection Program
The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) is thanking the Treasury Department and Small Business Administration (SBA) for providing further clarity on the application process for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the $349 billion small business ...
April 7, 2020
AICPA Recommends Lender Documents and Key Calculations to Use in PPP Applications
The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has recommended a defined set of documents for lenders to rely on as well as some key clarifications in the Treasury Department and Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) application ...
April 6, 2020
Report Simplifies Paycheck Protection Program Loan Application Process for 250,000 Businesses and Counting
Paycheck Protection loans, which are provided through SBA-approved lenders, are available to small business borrowers to cover payroll and other operating costs. Included among the application requirements is specific documentation related to payroll.
April 6, 2020
AICPA Offers Resources for Firms Helping Small Businesses Access Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
The federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act includes the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to help more than 30 million U.S small businesses. The program offers $349 billion in loans to businesses and nonprofits with no more ...
April 5, 2020
PPP Applicants Should Use Gross Payroll Approach in Calculations, Says AICPA
For the calculation of the Average Monthly Payroll cost under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the Gross Payroll approach should be used for the application, according to the recommendation from the AICPA-led small business funding coalition.
April 4, 2020
Social Security Recipients Not Required to File Tax Return for Covid-19 Stimulus Payment
The Department of the Treasury (Treasury) announced on April 1 that Social Security beneficiaries who are not typically required to file tax returns will not need to file an abbreviated tax return to receive an economic impact payment.
April 3, 2020
PPP Small Business Loan Application – SBA – Downloadable Coronavirus Relief Form
Downloadable PDF of the Small Business Administration's Paycheck Protection Program borrower application form. For use by small businesses requesting Coronavirus relief loans from the SBA.
April 2, 2020
6 Tips for Taking Your Firm Remote
There are many technology options to work remotely, including video conferencing technology to conduct employee and client meetings, tax software via the cloud, and a hosted desktop environment that employees can access from anywhere, anytime.
April 2, 2020
AICPA Asks for More Action from IRS on Coronavirus Tax Relief
In response to the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS’s) recent announcements concerning temporary closures of its Practitioner Priority Service line, e-Services, Filing Information Return Electronically, and Affordable Care Act Information Returns ...
April 2, 2020
Coronavirus Scammers Using Social Media and Phone
The Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers to be on the lookout for a surge of calls and email phishing attempts about the Coronavirus, or COVID-19. These contacts can lead to tax-related fraud and identity theft.
April 2, 2020
How Long Might the Coronavirus Recession Last?
As projections of the coronavirus death toll soar, forecasts for the ensuing economic carnage have also quickly turned much darker – both for the depth and duration of the damage.