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Internal Revenue Service Coronavirus/COVID-19 Federal Taxes

The United States Internal Revenue Service is a bureau of the United States Department of the Treasury. The IRS is charged with collecting revenue and enforcing the Internal Revenue Code.  
McDermott Will & Emery

“Big, Beautiful Bill”: Federal Tax Bill Would Restrict the Employee Retention Credit

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A sweeping federal tax bill that is currently under consideration in the US House of Representatives contains provisions that would significantly change the administration and enforcement of the Employee Retention Credit...more

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IRS Addresses Lingering Employer Questions Regarding COBRA Premium Assistance and Corresponding Tax Credits under the American...

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The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) provides for 100% premium assistance to certain qualified beneficiaries for continuation coverage under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA) for periods of...more

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Eleven of the IRS's Enforcement Priorities During the 2021 Tax Season

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It is tax season once again. While the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has extended this year’s filing deadline to May 17, 2021 for individuals, businesses must still file by April 15, and all U.S. taxpayers must ensure that...more

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Federal and Ohio tax deadlines extended

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On March 17, 2021, the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service announced that the federal income tax filing due date deadline has been extended from April 15, 2021 to May 17, 2021. At the same time, the IRS also...more

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New York State Extends Tax Filing Deadline to May 17, 2021

New York State has extended the due date for personal income tax returns and related payments originally due on April 15, 2021 to May 17, 2021. This follows the federal tax deadline which was also extended from April 15,...more

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Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines, March 2021 # 13

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In Washington: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is planning to extend the tax-filing deadline to mid-May, according to two top House Democrats. A news release Wednesday from House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard...more

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IRS Extends Tax Day to May 17

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The Internal Revenue Service provided individual taxpayers with a nice St. Patrick’s Day surprise by announcing that the tax deadline for individuals had automatically been extended from April 15, 2021 to May 17, 2021....more

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

Corporate Tax Hike On The Horizon: Using Reasonable Compensation To Withdraw Value

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Corporate Rate Increase? We begin this week with the Senate having passed the President’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief and economic stimulus plan (the “American Rescue Plan” following a marathon session during which...more

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There Is a Santa Claus After All – Lawmakers Deliver a Wonderful Holiday Gift to Businesses and Their Owners in a Time of Need

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The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 - In a bipartisan effort, H.R. 133-116th Congress: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (the "Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021") overwhelmingly passed both the House and the...more

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New IRS guidance confirms PPP loans not as good or as bad as once thought

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently issued a Revenue Ruling, a Revenue Procedure and a series of frequently asked questions (FAQs) posted on the IRS website addressing open questions regarding Paycheck Protection...more

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New York’s Post-Election Tax Environment For Business Owners

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Something Is Rotten- There’s a gray pall hanging over New York that has clouded the judgement of many politicians, and has left many of its residents feeling anxious and off-balance. No, it’s not the smoke from all the...more

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2020 End of Year Tax Planning for Businesses

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As the 2020 year draws to a close, businesses should review the tax-related provisions adopted in the CARES Act and related IRS guidance with their tax advisers: EMPLOYER REFUNDABLE CREDIT AND PAYROLL TAX DEFERRAL: -...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Weekly IRS Roundup August 24 – August 28, 2020

Presented below is our summary of significant Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance and relevant tax matters for the week of August 24, 2020 – August 28, 2020... August 24 2020: The IRS published a memorandum concerning...more

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A Trap for the Unwary – IRS Denies Deductions for Expenses Paid with Forgiven PPP Loans

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A central feature of the CARES Act, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), provided a lifeline to a multitude of small businesses during the early days of the Coronavirus pandemic. PPP loans were used to cover payroll...more

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Williams Mullen's Comeback Plan: Part I – State & Local Tax (SALT) Compliance During COVID-19: What to Do When You’re Behind

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Tax partners Stephanie Lipinski Galland and Kyle Wingfield summarize what you can do if you have not filed your state and local taxes or if you are unable to pay your tax bills due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics include...more

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Weekly IRS Roundup June 29 – July 3, 2020

Presented below is our summary of significant Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance and relevant tax matters for the week of June 29, 2020 – July 3, 2020... June 29, 2020: The IRS issued a news release announcing that...more

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Don’t Forget the Tax Man: Many Tax Returns and Payments Due Next Week

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Because of Covid-19, the IRS extended most federal tax filing and payment deadlines otherwise due from April 1, 2020 to July 14, 2020 until July 15, 2020....more

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IRS Provides Some Relief to Offset COVID-19 Related Travel Restrictions

On May 30th, the IRS issued Revenue Procedure 2020-20 which provides non-U.S. individuals present in the U.S. some limited relief from the day-count tests for U.S. tax residency and for eligibility for certain treaty...more

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IRS Provides More Flexibility for Qualified Opportunity Funds in the Wake of COVID Crisis

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In the wake of the COVID Crisis, on June 4, 2020, the IRS issued Notice 2020-39. The Notice provides much-needed relief for taxpayers investing or considering investing in Qualified Opportunity Funds (“QOFs”). Under...more

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Weekly IRS Roundup June 1 – June 5, 2020

Presented below is our summary of significant Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance and relevant tax matters for the week of June 1 – June 5, 2020... June 2, 2020: The IRS reminded taxpayers who live and work abroad that...more

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The IRS Has Determined That Taxpayers Who Obtain PPP Loan Forgiveness Cannot Have Their Cake and Eat It Too

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In Notice 2020-32, issued Thursday, April 30th, the IRS emphatically pronounced that taxpayers receiving Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loans do not get to have their cake and eat it too! As we discussed in a recent...more

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Federal Tax Enforcement In the Time Of COVID-19

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The COVID-19 pandemic and the President’s declaration of a national emergency have upended the Internal Revenue Service’s enforcement agenda in a dramatic way, both in the short term and for the feasible future. Already...more

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Tax Relief and Estate Planning Strategies in the Wake of COVID-19

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IRS Grants Automatic Extension of Federal Tax Returns - Between March 17 and April 9, 2020, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service issued a series of notices automatically extending to July 15...more

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IRS Expands COVID-19 Relief by Extending Additional Filing and Payment Deadlines for Businesses and Individuals to July 15, 2020

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently extended to July 15, 2020 a variety of filing and payment deadlines with the issuance of Notice 2020-23.  The action provides additional relief to both businesses and individual...more

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Iowa Responds to McDermott’s Call to Drop Unnecessary or Dangerous Tax Administration Requirements

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In late March, we wrote an open letter to state tax administrators requesting that they take steps to relieve undue tax administration burdens in the wake of the COVID-19 situation. We gave five suggestions, including...more

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