Monthly Archives: March 2021

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IRS postpones April 15 deadline

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The IRS announced that it is postponing the April 15 deadline for individual tax returns and payments. The postponement applies only to individual taxpayers. Formal guidance is expected in the near future.
Source: JOA News
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Federal aid could hobble new state tax cuts and credits

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The American Rescue Plan Act’s $350 billion in “fiscal recovery” aid to states comes with a big string attached — the states may not use the money to offset new tax credits or other revenue reductions.
Source: Tax News
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Federal aid could hobble new state tax cuts and credits

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The American Rescue Plan Act’s $350 billion in “fiscal recovery” aid to states comes with a big string attached — the states may not use the money to offset new tax credits or other revenue reductions.
Source: JOA News
Read More here – Federal aid could hobble new state tax cuts and credits


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Cybersecurity requirements provide new opportunity for CPAs

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CPAs can be engaged as third-party assessors of US defense contractors’ compliance with new cybersecurity requirements.
Source: JOA News
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PPP extension bills gain backing of business groups

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Legislation introduced in Congress to push back the Paycheck Protection Program application deadline by 60 days has drawn expressions of support from dozens of trade associations and other business groups, among them the AICPA.
Source: JOA News
Read More here – PPP extension bills gain backing of business groups


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AICPA asks for guidance on S corp. and partnership PPP loan forgiveness

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In a letter dated March 15, the AICPA asked for IRS guidance on how S corporations and partnerships should treat tax-exempt income from PPP loan forgiveness, especially when it occurs during a different tax period.
Source: Tax News
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AICPA asks for guidance on S corp. and partnership PPP loan forgiveness

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In a letter dated March 15, the AICPA asked for IRS guidance on how S corporations and partnerships should treat tax-exempt income from PPP loan forgiveness, especially when it occurs during a different tax period.
Source: JOA News
Read More here – AICPA asks for guidance on S corp. and partnership PPP loan forgiveness


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Climate change disclosure comments sought by SEC

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The Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking public comment on its disclosure rules and guidance related to climate change disclosures.
Source: JOA News
Read More here – Climate change disclosure comments sought by SEC


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SBA defers EIDL payments until 2022

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The SBA extended deferral periods for all disaster loans, including those made through the COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. With the deferral, small businesses that received a COVID-19 EIDL loan won’t have to make a first payment on the loan until next year.
Source: JOA News
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Opening doors for others: The first Black woman to become a CPA

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In 1943, Mary T. Washington Wylie became the nation’s first Black woman to earn the CPA license. Her life illustrates the difference that one enterprising professional can make for many future generations.
Source: JOA News
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