Friday, May 28, 2021

3 tips for finding remote employees during...

While some firms may not have thought about having remote employees before March 2020, many have adapted to having their employees work remotely from home. Here are three tips from @lancecpagroup for finding remote employees.

3 tips for finding remote employees during...

Finding and source talent is difficult in any environment, let alone during COVID-19 while we’re working remotely. Get 3 best practice tips from Josh Lance, CPA, CGMA.
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IRS begins correcting tax returns for...

The IRS began issuing refunds last week to eligible taxpayers who paid taxes on 2020 unemployment compensation that the recently-enacted American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 later excluded from taxable income. Learn more from @IntuitAccts.

IRS begins correcting tax returns for...

Get an update on refunds being issued by the IRS on 2020 unemployment compensation.
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Expenses paid with 2020 PPP loans can be...

A new safe harbor in Rev. Proc. 2021-20 allows taxpayers who filed a tax year 2020 return on or before Dec. 27, 2020, to deduct their #PPP expenses on their 2021 tax return rather than file amended returns or administrative adjustment requests. @AICPA_JofA

Expenses paid with 2020 PPP loans can be...

The IRS issued guidance on a safe harbor permitting qualifying taxpayers who have PPP loans, who did not deduct expenses related to those loans paid or incurred in 2020 on their 2020 returns, to deduct the expenses on their returns for the immediately subsequent tax year, instead of on an amended re
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Thursday, May 27, 2021

IRS extends e-signature authorization for 6 months

In a memorandum dated April 15, 2021, the IRS announced it was extending the authorization to electronically sign a large number of IRS forms until Dec. 31, 2021, and adding a number of new forms. See the full list from @AICPA_JofA in this article.

IRS extends e-signature authorization for 6 months

In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the IRS issued guidance extending the temporary authorization to issue a number of IRS forms using electronic signatures from June 30, 2021, through Dec. 31, 2021.
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Financial fears spike for young adults amid...

More than half of Americans (57%) have felt at least some stress over their financial situation since early 2020. As we emerge from the pandemic, Americans should learn from the past. Learn more in this opinion piece from @AICPA_JofA.

Financial fears spike for young adults amid...

More than half of Americans said their financial situation caused them stress during the pandemic, according to an AICPA survey. Younger Americans were particularly affected, with three-quarters of 18- to 24-year-olds reporting financial anxiety.
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2021 child tax credit, EITC, and premium tax...

The IRS recently issued adjusted amounts for the updated child tax credit (CTC), the earned income tax credit (EITC), and the premium tax credit (PTC) for 2021, to reflect changes enacted in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. #ARPA @AICPA_JofA

2021 child tax credit, EITC, and premium tax...

The IRS issued guidance on the amount of and limitations on the child tax credit, earned income tax credit, and premium tax credit available for taxpayers for the 2021 tax year as a result of changes to those provisions enacted by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, P.L. 117-2.
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Wednesday, May 26, 2021

IRS explains which meals qualify for temporary...

The IRS released guidance recently explaining when the temporary 100% deduction in 2021 for restaurant meals is available and when the 50% limitation still applies. Get the scoop on @AICPA_JofA.

IRS explains which meals qualify for temporary...

The IRS issued guidance on the temporary rule that allows a 100% deduction for eligible restaurant meals in 2021 and 2022.
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