In the blogs: Find the fraud

Wish you were here; refunds and interest; California and gig drivers; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

In the blogs: Find the fraud


IRS to send extra stimulus money to spouses who were due child support

The Internal Revenue Service plans to send approximately 50,000 “catch-up” economic impact payments.

IRS to send extra stimulus money to spouses who were due child support


Coronavirus affected employee expense trends, especially meals and travel

The novel coronavirus pandemic led to a transition from employer-provided meals to food delivery services arriving at employee homes, as workers all but eliminated their travel expenses, according to a new report.

Coronavirus affected employee expense trends, especially meals and travel


COVID-19 is a crossroads for accountants. Here’s how they can thrive

Since the advent of the internet, the accounting profession has faced an identity crisis.

COVID-19 is a crossroads for accountants. Here’s how they can thrive


Trump tax subpoena put on hold while court weighs further delay

Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. agreed to delay enforcement of a subpoena for President Donald Trump’s tax and financial records until after a federal appeals court decides whether or not to put the request on ice for even longer.

Trump tax subpoena put on hold while court weighs further delay


Trump faces N.Y. probe into valuation of assets to get loans

New York is investigating whether President Donald Trump’s company falsely reported the value of his assets to secure loans and get tax benefits as claimed last year by Trump’s former personal lawyer and fixer, Michael Cohen, who has fallen out with his ex-boss.

Trump faces N.Y. probe into valuation of assets to get loans


Filing relief granted for California fires, Iowa storms

The IRS is extending filing and payment deadlines for the victims of recent disasters.

Filing relief granted for California fires, Iowa storms


Billionaire Robert Smith fighting U.S. criminal tax inquiry

The matter hinges largely on whether Smith was actually the beneficial owner of Caribbean entities that received proceeds from his company’s first private equity fund, according to people familiar with the case.

Billionaire Robert Smith fighting U.S. criminal tax inquiry


Election 2020: Trump vs. Biden on corporate tax policy

Top 10 Firm Crowe has put together an at-a-glance guide to the candidates’ positions on corporate taxes.

Election 2020: Trump vs. Biden on corporate tax policy


Deadline nears to return IRA RMDs

The IRS is reminding taxpayers about the CARES Act’s waiver of required minimum distributions for 2020.

Deadline nears to return IRA RMDs