How Would the Proposed $160 Billion in State and Local Aid Be Allocated?

A bipartisan coalition of U.S. Senators has unveiled a $908 billion COVID-19 relief bill which includes, among other provisions, $160 billion in additional aid to state and local governments. It is worth briefly exploring what this would mean, and the amounts of aid each state might expect. While well short of amounts contemplated in the…

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AICPA offers more than $1M in 2021 scholarships

The American Institute of CPAs is accepting applications for a wide range of scholarships aimed at accounting students and future leaders. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/aicpa-offers-more-than-1m-in-2021-scholarships

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Outlining a Path for Tax Policy Compromises

The 116th Congress has few legislative days remaining in the lame duck session to address a relatively long list of priorities, including additional pandemic relief, expiring tax provisions, and economic stimulus. Whether this Congress will accomplish the remaining tasks is highly uncertain, leaving the next Congress and President-elect Joe Biden to likely start the new…

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The Year Ahead: 2021 in numbers

Highlights of the findings from Accounting Today’s annual survey of accounting firms’ plans for the next 12 months. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/list/the-year-ahead-2021-for-accountants-in-numbers

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Navigating the 2020 Tax Extenders in the Pandemic Economy

Key Findings Introduction Temporary Tax Policy The Remaining Extenders Expiring Provisions under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Pandemic-Related Expirations Conclusion Appendix   Key Findings At the end of 2020, 33 temporary tax provisions are scheduled to expire at the federal level. These provisions generally fall under four categories: cost recovery, energy, individual, and other…

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Senate runoff elections complicate year-end tax planning

The outcomes of the two Senate runoff elections in Georgia that are scheduled for Jan. 5 are expected to determine the balance of power in the Senate and may also have an impact on the kind of tax planning that accountants should be advising their clients to do. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/senate-runoff-elections-complicate-year-end-tax-planning

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