March 16, 2021
The Latest IRS Rules for Retirement RMDs in 2021
The Internal Revenue Service is reminding taxpayers about the rules for required minimum distributions (RMDs) from retirement accounts.
March 16, 2021
AICPA Again Urges IRS to Delay Tax Filing Season
“Even the IRS – faced with a significant mail processing backlog, a delayed start of the 2021 tax season, inundated phone lines, and a new round of COVID-19 relief payments – is overwhelmed. Denying a postponement of this filing and payment deadline ...
March 16, 2021
How AI is Enhancing Fraud Detection
The modern digital finance network is one of the most dynamic, fast-moving technological entities on the face of the planet.
March 14, 2021
$1,400 Stimulus Payments Going Out, First Batch Already Received
No action is needed by most taxpayers; the payments will be automatic and, in many cases, similar to how people received the first and second round of Economic Impact Payments in 2020. People can check the “Get My Payment” tool on IRS.gov on Monday to ...
March 12, 2021
Business Tax Effects of New Covid Stimulus Law, American Rescue Plan Act
In addition to the $1,400 stimulus payments to many Americans, the American Rescue Plan Act provides many other relief measures, and also some new business tax measures, that should be noted.
March 11, 2021
AICPA Leader Tells Congress of Urgent Need for a 60-day Delay in PPP Application Deadline
Simpson also called upon Congress to extend the PPP application deadline by at least 60 days after March 31, 2021, citing urgent challenges facing small business and their CPA advisors, ...
March 10, 2021
Biden Signs Stimulus Bill into Law
In this version, the maximum payment is $1,400 per qualified individual or $2,800 for a couple. Previous payment amounts were for $1,200 and $600 per qualified individual respectively. In addition, payments are now available for all dependents, ...
March 10, 2021
New Coronavirus Stimulus Signed into Law, Includes Tax Breaks for Individuals
President Biden has signed into law the new economic relief package passed by the House of Representatives and Senate on Wednesday. The American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act provides a wide array of tax-related benefits for individuals. Following is a brief ...
March 7, 2021
$1.9 Trillion Covid Stimulus Passes Senate
President Joe Biden’s signature $1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief bill passed the Senate 50-49 on Saturday following a more than 25-hour marathon of amendment votes completed after Democrats settled an intra-party dispute over unemployment aid.
March 4, 2021
IRS Asked to Postpone Tax Filing and Payment Deadline until June 15, 2021
In a letter to the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) called for the extension of the filing and payment deadline for the 2020 tax year until June 15, 2021.
March 4, 2021
AICPA Submits Recommendations on Employee Retention Credit
Following the submission of AICPA’s recommendations, the IRS released guidance on the ERC. However, the guidance failed to clarify whether wages paid to S corporation owners and their actively employed spouses qualify for the ERC if all other ...
March 3, 2021
Stay 3 Steps Ahead: Actionable Tips to Help You Prepare for a Turbulent Tax Season
As you gear up for tax season, it’s also a good idea to assess your strengths and weaknesses organizationally. This year, perhaps to a greater degree than ever, I predict the demand for strong, experienced finance leaders who can navigate the C-suite...