In a letter, the AICPA asked the IRS to postpone until June 15, 2021, all 2020 federal income tax and information returns and payments (e.g., extension and estimated payments) originally due April 15, 2021.
COVID-19 news and information
Economic confidence recovers to near pre-pandemic levels for finance leaders
Sentiment has risen for three consecutive quarters in a quarterly survey of CPA executives in business and industry. Revenue and profit are projected to increase in the next year.
PPP borrowers can use gross income, SBA rules
Paycheck Protection Program rules released by the SBA allow self-employed individuals who file a Form 1040, Schedule C, to calculate their maximum loan amount using gross income instead of net profit.
Will states be able to extend their tax filing seasons?
An AICPA expert details some of the factors that could affect changes to filing dates.
AICPA urges Congress to extend PPP deadline
The American Institute of CPAs, citing ongoing processing problems with the Paycheck Protection Program, called on Congress to extend the program’s application deadline past the current March 31 date. The AICPA is recommending an extension of at least 60 days.
IRS issues employee retention credit guidance
The IRS issued guidance on the employee retention credit in effect for qualified wages paid after March 12, 2020, through Dec. 31, 2020, including how it interacts with Paycheck Protection Program loans.
Assessing goodwill impairment amid COVID-19
Goodwill impairment has become an area of increased focus since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s what CPAs need to know about goodwill impairment at this challenging time.
Zoom meetings — without the awkwardness
Leading an online meeting involves managing the technology as well as the participants.
Quality audits amid chaos
These tips can help practitioners as they audit financial statements of clients affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Damon Ward, CPA, CGMA
The pandemic has made it imperative for leaders to reduce anxiety levels while delivering inspiration to their teams, according to Damon Ward, CPA, CGMA.
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