IRS Releases Proposed Regulations to Clarify Rules On Thursday, June 11, 2020, the IRS released proposed rules to clarify the 2017 Tax Act’s limit on the kinds of property that can be traded for other property… Read more
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Paycheck Protection Loan Borrowers Should Consider Funding 401(k) and other Defined Contribution Retirement Plans Now (Coronavirus and the Law)
During times of economic strain, many companies will be faced with a decision to reduce or defer payments of employee benefit costs. Many companies around the country have applied for an SBA Paycheck Protection Program… Read more
New Temporary Regulations Entitle Employees to Keep Group Healthcare Benefits During COVID-19 Leave (Coronavirus and the Law)
The Department of Labor issued temporary regulations describing the requirements for group health plan coverage of employees who take leave under the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (EPSLA) or Expanded Family and Medical Leave Act… Read more
The IRS Announces the Extension of More Tax Filing and Payment Deadlines (Coronavirus and the Law)
New Notice of Extended Deadlines In a further response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on taxpayers, on April 9, 2020, the IRS released Notice 2020-23, 2020-18 IRB, 04/09/2020, extending more tax deadlines to… Read more
Employee Benefits Considerations for Employers During the COVID-19 Pandemic (Coronavirus and the Law)
The COVID-19 pandemic has many employers making tough choices including reductions in force, reducing hours, and reducing compensation for employees. Employment decisions, in turn, affect employee benefit plans and policies. Employers need to review their… Read more
Employee Retention Credit: IRS & Treasury Guidance on the CARES Act (Coronavirus and the Law)
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government enacted laws designed to relieve the payroll tax burden on employers. Eligible employers may be entitled to refundable tax credits under both the Families First Coronavirus… Read more
Gift Tax and Generation Skipping Transfer Tax Deadlines Extended (Coronavirus and the Law)
Any person owing federal gift tax or generation-skipping transfer tax on April 15 will now have until July 15 to make that payment without interest or penalties. The IRS, in Notice 2020-20 (pdf), released on… Read more
CARES Act Provides Incentives for Charitable Giving (Coronavirus and the Law)
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) increased the incentives for individuals and corporations to donate to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Deductions for Cash Contributions Specifically, Section 2204 provides for a one-time above-the-line… Read more
IRS Suspends Tax Collection & Compliance Programs During COVID-19 Pandemic (Coronavirus and the Law)
In a news release issued Wednesday, March 25, IR-2020-59, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced it will immediately suspend certain tax payments and compliance programs, and the agency pledged generally to not start new audits… Read more
Virginia’s Income Tax Payment Deadlines Extended in Response to the COVID-19 Crisis (Coronavirus and the Law)
The Virginia Department of Taxation, in Tax Bulletin 20-4 issued March 19, announced that any income tax payments due during the period from April 1, 2020, to June 1, 2020, can now be submitted at… Read more