Bonuses are targeted in U.K. crackdown on audit scandals

Top executives at companies hit by accounting scandals could lose their bonuses under U.K. proposals for beefed-up regulation after a wave of corporate collapses including Carillion Plc and travel firm Thomas Cook Group Plc. ]] Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/articles/bonuses-are-targeted-in-u-k-crackdown-on-audit-scandals

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IRS tax deadline delay comes after disruptive year

The Internal Revenue Service’s delay of the April 15 tax-filing deadline to May 17 gives taxpayers an additional month to file returns and pay any outstanding levies. ]] Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/articles/irs-tax-deadline-delay-comes-after-disruptive-year

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Bank Taxes in Europe

The 2007-2008 financial crisis triggered a global debate on whether, and if so how, taxation can be used as an instrument to stabilize the financial sector and to generate revenue to partially cover the costs associated with the recent and potential future crises. Three approaches were mainly discussed, namely financial stability contributions (levied on financial…

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House votes to extend PPP deadline until May 31

The House voted to provide an extra two months for the Paycheck Protection Program, giving businesses until May 31 to apply for forgivable loans during the pandemic. ]] Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/house-votes-to-extend-ppp-deadline-until-may-31

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IRS won’t subtract tax debts from stimulus payments

The Internal Revenue Service has decided to use its discretion to avoid reducing the size of Economic Impact Payments with tax debts owed to the federal government. ]] Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/irs-wont-subtract-tax-debts-from-stimulus-payments

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Sovos acquires regtech company in Brazil

The buy expands Sovos’ capabilities in SPED, Brazil’s tax compliance system of record. ]] Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/sovos-acquires-fit-sistema-regtech-company-in-brazil

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