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IRS headquarters
Michael Cohn
January 6, 2021 12:20 PM

The Internal Revenue Service is once again depositing the latest round of Economic Impact Payments in the wrong bank accounts in a replay of problems experienced last year by many taxpayers.

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Michael Cohn
January 6, 2021 10:46 AM

Professional services like accounting and tax prep gained 12,000 jobs, however, according to the payroll giant.

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By Jon Prior
January 4, 2021 9:00 PM

The recent stimulus law’s relief for renters and extension of the federal eviction ban were meant to ward off a housing crisis. But owners of 1- to 4-unit dwellings still face mounting mortgage and property tax debts, and delinquencies could start rising soon — followed by foreclosures.

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Smokestack
By Leslie Kaufman
January 4, 2021 9:59 AM

The relief bill includes an extension of the 45Q tax credit, which gives companies a tax break for capturing carbon..

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AT-070920-PPP loan Breakdown as of June 27 CHART
Justin Hatch
December 31, 2020 11:27 AM

As the time comes for businesses to apply for PPP loan forgiveness, CPAs can provide vital assistance to ensure success for their clients.

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By Erik Wasson
December 30, 2020 4:35 PM

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday closed off chances that the Senate would pass anytime soon a House bill that would give most Americans $2,000 stimulus payments.

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Michael Cohn
December 29, 2020 7:06 PM

The initial direct deposits of the second round of economic impact payments are already going out to taxpayers.

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By Erik Wasson and Laura Davison
December 29, 2020 4:34 PM

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday blocked an attempt by Democrats to force quick action increasing direct stimulus payments to $2,000 as President Donald Trump warned that failing to act now amounted to a “death wish” by Republicans.

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2020 to 2021 with cubes
Michael Cohn
December 29, 2020 3:34 PM

With only a few days to go before the end of a difficult year, some accountants and tax professionals are still hoping to finish up some perplexing issues for their clients before New Year’s Day.

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By Erik Wasson
December 29, 2020 7:55 AM

Republicans will likely block Democrats’ attempts to have the Senate follow the House in boosting stimulus payments for most Americans to $2,000, even though President Donald Trump backs the bigger checks.

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