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September 11, 2020

Implementing the payroll tax deferral, part 2

Treasury and the IRS have issued much-anticipated guidance on just how the deferral applies and how the taxes are likely to have to be repaid. Hear more in this podcast episode.

September 11, 2020

Pandemic makes meeting Sept. 15 filing deadline difficult

Tax practitioners have expressed concerns that they will not be able to meet looming Sept. 15 tax filing deadlines for a variety of reasons related to the global pandemic.

September 10, 2020

6 more IRS forms can be filed with e-signatures

The IRS added six more forms to the list of forms that can now be signed electronically to respond to the coronavirus pandemic.

September 9, 2020

IRS issues guidance on COVID-19 testing coverage

The IRS said that COVID-19 testing and diagnostics are not minimum essential coverage under a government-sponsored program and therefore do not disqualify taxpayers from taking the Sec. 36B premium tax credit or Medicaid.

September 8, 2020

3 tech-related tips for working better remotely

This article offers tips to help you familiarize yourself with your hardware and software and build a system that works for you.

September 3, 2020

Finance leaders search for opportunities as outbreak drags on

While some companies find pockets of success, overall sentiment is neutral regarding the next 12 months, according to a quarterly survey.

September 2, 2020

COVID-19 decisions create data dilemma for businesses

The rush to set up and support remote working arrangements kept companies operating despite pandemic-related quarantines, but the swift shift to the cloud could mean that regulatory problems loom on the horizon. The first question that must be answered: Where is my data?

September 2, 2020