Pelosi dismisses Trump call on payroll, capital gains taxes

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi dismissed President Donald Trump’s call for a payroll tax cut and changes in the capital gains tax, saying it wouldn’t help millions of unemployed workers and others struggling in an economy shut down by the pandemic. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/articles/pelosi-dismisses-trump-call-on-payroll-capital-gains-taxes

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Tax Fraud Blotter: Pro’s now cons

Gave at the office; mortgage and mining; rotten to the corps; and other highlights of recent tax cases. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/tax-fraud-blotter-pros-now-cons

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AICPA delays effective dates of ethics rules due to coronavirus

The American Institute of CPAs’ Professional Ethics Executive Committee has decided to postpone the effective dates for three of its ethics interpretations in its Code of Professional Conduct for one year, due to the impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/aicpa-delays-effective-dates-of-ethics-rules-due-to-coronavirus

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Watch: Coronavirus: A Path to Economic Recovery

So far, the federal government has focused on short-term policies to stem the spread of COVID-19 and provide immediate relief, but soon they will need to address what may prove to be an even more difficult task: ensuring a strong post-crisis recovery. Tax Foundation President Scott Hodge and Vice President of Federal Tax and Economic…

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Make the most of the July 15 tax deadline

The postponed filing date gives taxpayers extra time to lower their tax burden with some last-minute strategies. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/make-the-most-of-the-july-15-tax-deadline

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The impact of COVID-19 on the fears of making M&A decisions

It is no secret that many CPA firm mergers and practice transfers that made great sense on paper never came to life because of fear that existed on both sides of the negotiating table. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/opinion/the-impact-of-covid-19-on-the-fears-of-making-m-a-decisions

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IRS tells family members of deceased to return stimulus money

The Internal Revenue Service said individuals who got a $1,200 stimulus payment intended for someone who’s deceased or incarcerated should return the money but left open the question of how the agency would enforce that. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/articles/irs-tells-family-members-of-deceased-to-return-stimulus-money

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