Monthly Archives: June 2020

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Fed expands Main Street Lending Program to more businesses

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The Federal Reserve Board announced revisions to the Main Street Lending Program that make it possible for more small and midsize businesses to receive financial support.
Source: JOA News
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AICPA recommends changes to e-signature requirements

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In a letter to the IRS, the AICPA asked the IRS to permanently amend its electronic signature procedures to make it easier for taxpayers and practitioners to e-file all types of returns.
Source: Tax News
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AICPA recommends changes to e-signature requirements

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In a letter to the IRS, the AICPA asked the IRS to permanently amend its electronic signature procedures to make it easier for taxpayers and practitioners to e-file all types of returns.
Source: JOA News
Read More here – AICPA recommends changes to e-signature requirements


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Partial PPP loan forgiveness remains if 60% threshold not met

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Paycheck Protection Program loan recipients can receive partial loan forgiveness even if they don’t spend at least 60% of their PPP funds on payroll, Treasury and the US Small Business Administration said.
Source: JOA News
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GASB addresses subscription-based technology arrangements

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GASB issued a standard that specifically addresses accounting and financial reporting for subscription-based technology arrangements used by state and local governments.
Source: JOA News
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4 key COVID-19 audit risks for 2020 year ends

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The coronavirus pandemic has created special challenges for practitioners to consider related to internal control, fraud, legal compliance, and accounting estimates. Here’s how auditors can address these risks.
Source: JOA News
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Qualified opportunity zone rules are relaxed

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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the IRS further postponed the 180-day deadline to invest in a qualified opportunity fund from July 15, 2020, to Dec. 31, 2020, extended other deadlines, and relaxed some qualified investment rules.
Source: Tax News
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Qualified opportunity zone rules are relaxed

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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the IRS further postponed the 180-day deadline to invest in a qualified opportunity fund from July 15, 2020, to Dec. 31, 2020, extended other deadlines, and relaxed some qualified investment rules.
Source: JOA News
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Falling demand, safety concerns fuel finance leaders’ pessimism

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Optimism reigned for years in a quarterly survey of finance decision-makers, but the COVID-19 pandemic changed everything.
Source: JOA News
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Understanding the filing relief for 'time-sensitive acts' in Notice 2020-23

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Practitioners must carefully review Notice 2020-23 to understand the full scope of filing relief granted by the IRS in response to hardships caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Source: Tax News
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