Trump’s payroll tax deferral raises red flags on Social Security

The moves were criticized by Democrats and some Republicans as, variously, providing little real help, an unconstitutional power grab from Congress, and a backhanded way to defund Social Security and Medicare.

Trump’s payroll tax deferral raises red flags on Social Security


IRS gives businesses a break for donations related to SALT cap

Businesses donating to charitable funds in exchange for a state tax credit can deduct those costs from their federal taxes, according to regulations released on Friday.

IRS gives businesses a break for donations related to SALT cap


Trump’s payroll tax action creates political, business risks

President Donald Trump’s move to halt the collection of taxes that fund America’s main support programs for the elderly spurred a wave of political opposition and threatens to generate tension between employers and workers.

Trump’s payroll tax action creates political, business risks


From essential to indispensable: The 5 stages of navigating COVID-19

Firms that want to remain standing after the coronavirus earthquake need to pay attention to the phases they’re moving through.

From essential to indispensable: The 5 stages of navigating COVID-19


The 5 talent management shifts firms need post-COVID

Post-pandemic accounting firms will need to work differently to retain the best and brightest.

The 5 talent management shifts firms need post-COVID


Trump orders extended jobless benefits, payroll tax deferral

President Donald Trump announced four executive actions on Saturday, including continued expanded unemployment benefits and a temporary payroll tax deferral for some workers, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to hobble the U.S. economy.

Trump orders extended jobless benefits, payroll tax deferral


IRS offers relief to fishing and archery equipment makers

The Internal Revenue Service is giving extra time to companies that make and sell sport fishing and archery equipment to file and pay their excise taxes due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

IRS offers relief to fishing and archery equipment makers


Time’s finally up: Preparers discuss how July 15 went

It was the best of times for some tax pros — and the worst for others.

Time’s finally up: Preparers discuss how July 15 went


New York sues to dissolve NRA, claiming massive financial fraud

New York is seeking to dissolve the National Rifle Association as the state attorney general accused the gun rights group and its current and former senior officials of engaging in a massive fraud against donors.

New York sues to dissolve NRA, claiming massive financial fraud


Nailing down your work-from-home policy

Dress like a professional wherever you work.

Nailing down your work-from-home policy