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March 21, 2020

Senators introduce bill to extend tax-filing deadline to July 15

By Michael Cohn 4 min read

Bipartisan legislation would extend the deadline after guidance from the Treasury Department fell short.

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Trump moves tax day to July 15 because of coronavirus

By Michael Cohn 3 min read

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin tweeted Friday that President Trump has directed him to move Tax Day to July 15, giving taxpayers more time to file their taxes in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

IRS and Treasury offer guidance on deferring tax payments amid coronavirus

By Michael Cohn 2 min read

The relief is only for income taxes, and doesn't change any filing deadlines.

Coronavirus relief law includes tax breaks for paid sick leave, family leave

By Michael Cohn 3 min read

A package of coronavirus relief legislation that was signed into law Wednesday includes provisions for paid sick leave, family leave and medical leave, along with tax credits to help employers and the self-employed pay for them.

U.S. Chamber calls for payroll tax cut, loans to address virus

By Ben Brody 1 min read

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce called Monday for a three-month cancellation of all payroll taxes paid by employers to address “a sudden and sharp drop in demand” facing businesses due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Tax payments deferred until July 15

By Daniel Hood, Roger Russell 2 min read

The Treasury is still encouraging taxpayers to file by April 15

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Treasury says coronavirus bill will support small biz with tax breaks

By Jihye Lee 1 min read

The U.S. Treasury will be able to support smaller businesses impacted by the coronavirus through an economic relief plan that the House passed late Friday, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said in a statement.

5 tips for going remote now

By Ranica Arrowsmith

Firms across the United States are facing the reality of going remote quickly as COVID-19 spreads and states attempt to stem the contagion.

NCCPAP calls for pushing all tax deadlines to Oct. 15

By Daniel Hood 2 min read

The group says the Treasury’s actions so far don’t reflect the difficulties taxpayers and tax professionals are facing.

Internal auditors are overlooking risks

By Michael Cohn 2 min read

Plans for internal audits often don’t take into account some of the most common risks, such as cybersecurity, governance and sustainability, according to a new report from the Institute of Internal Auditors.

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