Crowe and BKD release year-end tax-planning guides amid coronavirus and election

Accounting firms Crowe LLP and BKD LLP released year-end tax-planning guides Wednesday, during a time of great uncertainty over future tax changes in the midst of the novel coronavirus pandemic and the upcoming election.

Crowe and BKD release year-end tax-planning guides amid coronavirus and election


Social Security benefits going up 1.3% in 2021

The COLA increase will provide some relief next January to 64 million Social Security beneficiaries and 8 million SSI recipients during the coronavirus pandemic.

Social Security benefits going up 1.3% in 2021


Trump vs. Biden: Whose tax plan makes for good tax law?

This article looks at a few key components of the presidential nominees’ tax positions.

Trump vs. Biden: Whose tax plan makes for good tax law?


Trump asks Supreme Court to block N.Y. subpoena for taxes

President Donald Trump has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to block a federal appeals court decision that would permit the district attorney in Manhattan to get his tax filings and other financial records as part of a criminal investigation.

Trump asks Supreme Court to block N.Y. subpoena for taxes


States see $31B of taxes disappear due to COVID recession

Revenue dropped 6 percent as the pandemic triggered economic shutdowns across the country, according to data from 44 states compiled by the Urban Institute.

States see B of taxes disappear due to COVID recession


COVID-19 calls for dynamic diligence and disclosure in financial reporting

The coronavirus pandemic has introduced a number of new areas that companies need to address.

COVID-19 calls for dynamic diligence and disclosure in financial reporting


Tech news: With rebrand, Corvee aims to help firms go advisory

Cybersecurity audit software maker gets seed funding, online tax research tool available for individual tax topics, and more.

Tech news: With rebrand, Corvee aims to help firms go advisory


As firm offices reopen, doctor gives 5 tips for COVID-19 safety

Coffee pots are more dangerous than office bathrooms, and gloves aren’t recommended.

As firm offices reopen, doctor gives 5 tips for COVID-19 safety


AccountantsWorld releases companion app to Payroll Relief

The app gives push notifications for insufficient funds, rejected compliance forms and more.

AccountantsWorld releases companion app to Payroll Relief


Accountants worried about environmental and social issues

An ACCA report finds accountants deeply concerned about ESG matters.

Accountants worried about environmental and social issues