Trump’s payroll tax deferral raises red flags on Social Security

The moves were criticized by Democrats and some Republicans as, variously, providing little real help, an unconstitutional power grab from Congress, and a backhanded way to defund Social Security and Medicare. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/articles/trumps-payroll-tax-deferral-raises-red-flags-on-social-security

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IRS gives businesses a break for donations related to SALT cap

Businesses donating to charitable funds in exchange for a state tax credit can deduct those costs from their federal taxes, according to regulations released on Friday. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/articles/irs-gives-businesses-a-break-for-donations-related-to-salt-cap

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Trump’s payroll tax action creates political, business risks

President Donald Trump’s move to halt the collection of taxes that fund America’s main support programs for the elderly spurred a wave of political opposition and threatens to generate tension between employers and workers. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/articles/trumps-payroll-tax-action-creates-political-business-risks

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Trump orders extended jobless benefits, payroll tax deferral

President Donald Trump announced four executive actions on Saturday, including continued expanded unemployment benefits and a temporary payroll tax deferral for some workers, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to hobble the U.S. economy. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/articles/trump-orders-extended-jobless-benefits-payroll-tax-deferral

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IRS offers relief to fishing and archery equipment makers

The Internal Revenue Service is giving extra time to companies that make and sell sport fishing and archery equipment to file and pay their excise taxes due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/irs-offers-tax-relief-to-sport-fishing-and-archery-equipment-makers-due-to-coronavirus

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Estimating Neutral Cost Recovery’s Impact on Affordable Housing

Housing affordability was a major issue even before the COVID-19 crisis and corresponding recession, but the current economic hardship has made it more salient. Immediate support for people struggling makes sense now, but lawmakers should also consider long-term solutions to the problem of high rents, namely by expanding the supply of housing. Improving the tax…

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