COVID-19

Lookback period extended for refunds related to pandemic postponements

In determining the beginning of the lookback period for refund claims for returns with due dates postponed by Notice 2021-21 or Notice 2020-23, the IRS will disregard the periods from April 15, 2020, to July 15, 2020, and from April 15, 2021, to May 17, 2021. This change will align the lookback periods with the postponed return filing due dates.

How COVID-19 changed the way we teach

The COVID-19 pandemic forced colleges and universities to embrace the digital age. Accounting faculty members reflect on adapting to the changes, both positive and negative.

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.

Where to find June’s flipbook issue

The Journal of Accountancy is now completely digital. 

 

 

 

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