States see no aid from Senate GOP for swelling budget gaps

The economic stimulus plan released by Senate Republicans offers no new money for states and cities to cope with swelling budget shortfalls, leaving them to contend with a grave financial crisis that’s already forcing them to slash spending, furlough workers and delay projects as tax revenue disappears. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/articles/states-see-no-aid-from-senate-gop-for-swelling-budget-gaps

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Senate Republicans Introduce the HEALS Act for Coronavirus Pandemic Relief

On Monday, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced the Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection and Schools (HEALS) Act, backed by Senate Republicans as their opening bid for “Phase 4” economic relief ahead of negotiations with Senate and House Democrats. Phase 4 relief is the anticipated follow-up legislation to the $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief,…

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GOP rolls out $1T stimulus to start talks with Democrats

Senate Republicans presented a series of bills that would trim unemployment benefits, send $1,200 to most Americans, and shield businesses, schools and other organizations from coronavirus lawsuits. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/articles/gop-rolls-out-1-trillion-stimulus-to-start-talks-with-democrats

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Trump renews fight to block New York subpoena for his tax returns

President Donald Trump renewed his fight to prevent a New York grand jury from reviewing his tax filings, after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled he doesn’t have absolute immunity from state criminal investigations. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/articles/trump-renews-fight-to-block-new-york-subpoena-for-his-tax-returns

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Long-term value creation and integrated reporting

Stathis Gould, director of advocacy at the International Federation of Accountants, discusses how finance pros can provide more effective environmental, social and governance disclosures to stakeholders. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/podcast/long-term-value-creation-and-integrated-reporting

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IRS offers guidance on recapturing excess employment tax credits amid coronavirus

New regulations to help employers reconcile any advance payments of refundable employment tax credits and recapture the benefit of these credits when necessary, in line with the CARES Act and the Families First Act. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/irs-offers-guidance-on-recapturing-excess-employment-tax-credits-amid-coronavirus

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