Keeping you informed and prepared amid the coronavirus crisis

The spread of the novel coronavirus presents serious concerns and challenges for many around the world. To help, below we’re gathering the latest news stories along with relevant columns, tips, podcasts, and videos from the Journal of Accountancy. You can also read the latest news on advocacy and tax reliefthe CARES Act, and the Paycheck Protection Program.

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COVID-19 news and resources

Understand the tax consequences of remote work

CPAs can play crucial roles in helping navigate the evolving landscape as state tax authorities ramp up efforts to source additional revenue from out-of-state workers and the companies they work for.

IRS relieves penalties for 2019 and 2020

As part of COVID-19 pandemic relief, the IRS will automatically abate failure-to-file penalties for certain tax and information returns and refund those penalties already paid.

Bills extend statute of limitation for prosecuting PPP, EIDL fraud

President Joe Biden signed bills that give the government more time to catch and prosecute fraud related to two of the most popular COVID-19 small business relief programs.

Accounting for employee retention credits

Companies that received financial assistance during the pandemic have questions about which standards to apply related to accounting for the ERC.

The state of US not-for-profits: More demands, fewer resources

A new survey by BKD CPAs & Advisors finds that most US not-for-profits are adding new services to meet increased demand despite facing shortfalls in funding and staffing.

TIGTA: IRS beset by processing backlogs, hiring lags in 2021

A review by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration assessed the IRS’s 2021 performance, customer service issues and administration of tax law changes.

SBA again extends deferment period for EIDL payments

Small businesses and not-for-profits that received funding through the COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan program won’t have to begin payments on the loan until 30 months after the loan was made, the US SBA announced.

How not-for-profits can emphasize their advantages in a tight labor market

Recruiting and retention are difficult in an environment where employees have lots of options. Not-for-profits can emphasize their mission and use many other strategies to stay fully staffed.

Audits of PRF for-profit funds, other issues discussed in GAQC resources

New tools offered by the AICPA Governmental Audit Quality Center discuss coronavirus relief fund audit requirements for for-profit health care entities as well as single audit tips for auditors and organizations subject to single audit requirements.

PPP forgiveness too slow in some cases, inspection finds

A report by the Office of the Inspector General found that the US Small Business Administration did not meet the 90-day statutory requirement to remit Paycheck Protection Program forgiveness payments to lenders for loans totaling $66.4 billion.