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President Joe Biden and congressional Democrats signaled they’re intent on a large pandemic relief bill.
February 2 -
There’s debate within the administration about how to meet President Biden's promise to issue Americans another $1,400 each in stimulus checks.
February 1 -
The Internal Revenue Service is clarifying its guidance on provisions of the coronavirus relief legislation providing tax credits to employers offering paid sick leave and family leave to workers.
January 29 -
Senators and House members introduced legislation to help taxpayers survive the pandemic, with tax credits for developers revitalizing homes in “distressed” neighborhoods and enabling small businesses to pay essential expenses.
January 29 -
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said he’s ready to start moving on a Democrat-only COVID-19 relief plan as soon as next week if Republicans continue to reject President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion proposal.
January 27 -
The Treasury Department said Friday it plans to launch an all-out effort to deliver Economic Impact Payments to people who haven’t yet received the two rounds of stimulus payments that they should have received last year or this month.
January 22 -
The Internal Revenue Service released information on how employees now have until the end of the year to repay any payroll taxes they deferred from last year.
January 20 -
President-elect Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan is designed to both pump money into the economy and contain the coronavirus pandemic.
January 15 -
President-elect Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion economic relief proposal serves as the opening salvo in a legislative battle that could be prolonged by the go-big price tag and the inclusion of initiatives opposed by many Republicans.
January 15 -
President-elect Joe Biden will seek a deal with Republicans on another round of COVID-19 relief, rather than attempting to ram a package through without their support, according to two people familiar with the matter.
January 13 -
The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department released guidance on claiming deductions for expenses associated with Paycheck Protection Program loans that have been forgiven.
January 6 -
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday closed off chances that the Senate would pass anytime soon a House bill that would give most Americans $2,000 stimulus payments.
December 30 -
The initial direct deposits of the second round of economic impact payments are already going out to taxpayers.
December 29 -
House Republicans blocked Democrats’ attempt to meet President Donald Trump’s demand to pay most Americans $2,000 to help weather the coronavirus pandemic.
December 24 -
Size of this rescue; next season’s wrinkles; new blog on board; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.
December 22
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Tucked in among more than 5,000 pages of legislative text, the congressional bill providing COVID-19 relief and 2021 government funding includes dozens of tax breaks for beneficiaries ranging from downtown restaurants and the film industry to motor-sports racetracks.
December 21 -
The latest round of coronavirus stimulus legislation includes some major tax provisions and changes for accountants to watch out for in the New Year.
December 21 -
Small business owners who got Paycheck Protection Program loans could qualify for big write-offs from their rescue money, amounting to what Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has called a tax-break “double dip.”
December 21 -
The House and Senate are set to vote Monday on $900 billion in pandemic relief aimed at boosting the U.S. economy into the early spring, combined with $1.4 trillion to fund regular government operations for the rest of the fiscal year.
December 20 -
The American Institute of CPAs is firing back after a congressional hearing, asking for penalty relief for taxpayers dealing with the pandemic.
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