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

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.

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


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

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

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


PCAOB adjusts its audit inspections to remote work amid coronavirus

Officials and employees are working from home and doing inspections of U.S. audit firms remotely to protect them from infection.

PCAOB adjusts its audit inspections to remote work amid coronavirus


NCCPAP calls for pushing all tax deadlines to Oct. 15

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

NCCPAP calls for pushing all tax deadlines to Oct. 15


Embracing digital disruption to drive growth

Here are some ways accounting firms can thrive in the digital age.

Embracing digital disruption to drive growth


Mnuchin backs $1K per adult, $500 per child in payments

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said he supports direct payments of $1,000 per adult and $500 per child to Americans within three weeks if Congress backs the plan.

Mnuchin backs K per adult, 0 per child in payments


Coronavirus delays 2020 CPA Exam testing

NASBA and the AICPA announced the decision after test administrator Prometric closed its test centers across the United States and Canada for 30 days.

Coronavirus delays 2020 CPA Exam testing


New email scam targets tax pros warning their EFINs will be suspended

The IRS cautioned tax professionals about a new version of a phishing email scam targeting them.

New email scam targets tax pros warning their EFINs will be suspended


IRS and Treasury offer guidance on deferring tax payments amid coronavirus

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

IRS and Treasury offer guidance on deferring tax payments amid coronavirus


VAT is becoming the global fiscal tool of choice during the coronavirus downturn

One strategy being used across international regions is to utilize value-added tax measures as a flexible and effective response to the economic slowdown.

VAT is becoming the global fiscal tool of choice during the coronavirus downturn