Monthly Archives: April 2021

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Expenses paid with 2020 PPP loans can be deducted on 2021 tax returns

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The IRS issued guidance on a safe harbor permitting qualifying taxpayers who have PPP loans, who did not deduct expenses related to those loans paid or incurred in 2020 on their 2020 returns, to deduct the expenses on their returns for the immediately subsequent tax year, instead of on an amended return or administrative adjustment request for the 2020 tax year.
Source: JOA News
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Can accounting firms mandate vaccines?

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There are many legal and human resources considerations firms must weigh before crafting a vaccine policy for their staff.
Source: JOA News
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IRS extends e-signature authorization for 6 months

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In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the IRS issued guidance extending the temporary authorization to issue a number of IRS forms using electronic signatures from June 30, 2021, through Dec. 31, 2021.
Source: Tax News
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IRS extends e-signature authorization for 6 months

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In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the IRS issued guidance extending the temporary authorization to issue a number of IRS forms using electronic signatures from June 30, 2021, through Dec. 31, 2021.
Source: JOA News
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House passes bill protecting banking services for legal cannabis

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The US House of Representatives passed a bill that would prevent federal prosecution of a depository institution providing banking services to a legitimate cannabis business. Protections also would be provided to provision of ancillary services that are expected to be interpreted to include CPA services.
Source: JOA News
Read More here – House passes bill protecting banking services for legal cannabis


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Restaurant Revitalization Fund details come into focus

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The Restaurant Revitalization Fund aid program’s application portal will be tested in a seven-day pilot ahead of the application’s launch. The SBA revealed key details for the program, including funding calculations.
Source: JOA News
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Tips for for-profits applying NFP accounting rules for PPP funds

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For-profit entities are permitted to use the not-for-profit conditional contribution accounting model to account for Paycheck Protection Program loans. The accounting requires reasoned judgment, careful evaluation of barriers and thorough documentation.
Source: JOA News
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SBA aims to reopen Shuttered Venue Operators Grant portal this week

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The SBA has targeted the end of this week for reopening the application portal for the $16.25 billion Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program. Technical problems forced the SBA to close the portal for repairs only hours after it opened on April 8.
Source: JOA News
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Legislative threat to CPA licensure stalls in West Virginia

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A bill that would have weakened requirements for occupational licensing stalled in West Virginia, but the work to maintain appropriate licensing standards is not finished for CPAs.
Source: JOA News
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How nonfungible tokens work and where they get their value

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A cryptocurrency expert explains the basics of NFTs and the business and buzz behind them.
Source: JOA News
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