How the HEROES Act Would Allocate State and Local Aid

The HEROES Act, introduced Tuesday by House Democrats, provides more than $1 trillion to state and local governments, including $915 billion in flexible aid—which can be spent for any purpose, including to backfill revenue losses—in installments over the next year. In broad strokes, these coronavirus relief funds are four tranches for allocation purposes: by jurisdiction…

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House Democrats unveil $3 trillion aid bill with cash for states

House Democrats proposed a $3 trillion virus relief bill Tuesday, combining aid to state and local governments with direct cash payments, tax breaks, expanded unemployment insurance and food stamp spending as well as a list of progressive priorities like funds for voting by mail and the troubled U.S. Postal Service. Original Article Posted at :…

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The smallest businesses need changes to the PPP

Padgett Business Services’ Roger Harris suggests some exceptions for employers with fewer than 50 staff. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/the-smallest-businesses-need-changes-to-the-paycheck-protection-program

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Key justices look for middle ground on Trump’s financial records

Key justices explored possible middle ground as the U.S. Supreme Court considered President Donald Trump’s bid to keep his financial records secret in a pair of cases that could have sweeping constitutional significance and affect the November election. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/articles/key-justices-look-for-middle-ground-on-trumps-financial-records

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In the blogs: Three little letters

More PPP details; virtues of reading instructions; the IRS slowly returns; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/opinion/in-the-blogs-three-little-letters

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