Legal and Regulatory Updates
- November 29
(IRS Notice 2021-63) Temporary 100-Percent Deduction Applies to Meal Portion of 2021 and 2022 Per Diem Rate or Allowance
- October 8
Extension of COBRA election and premium payment deadlines under section 7508A(b)
- July 28
Guidance on Single-Employer Defined Benefit Pension Plan Funding Changes under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
- July 27
Premium Assistance for COBRA Benefits Part II
- July 12IRS: Online Child Tax Credit eligibility tool now available in Spanish; other multi-lingual materials help families see if they qualify for advance payments
- July 9
IRS provides guidance for multiemployer retirement plans receiving assistance from the PBGC
- July 9
IRS.gov: The 24/7 summertime spot for tax help
- July 7
IRS holds special weekend events to help people who don’t normally file taxes get Child Tax Credit payments and Economic Impact Payments
- July 6
(IRS Notice 2021-42) Treatment of Amounts Paid to Section 170(c) Organizations under Employer Leavebased Donation Programs to Aid Victims of the COVID-19 Pandemic
- July 6
(IRS Notice 2021-41) Beginning of Construction for Sections 45 and 48; Extension of Continuity Safe Harbor to Address Delays Related to COVID-19 and Clarification of the Continuity Requirement
- July 6
(IRS Notice 2021-40) Extension of Temporary Relief from the Physical Presence Requirement
- May 19
(IRS Notice 2021-31) Premium Assistance for COBRA Benefits
- May 12
(IRS Notice 2021-26) Taxation of Dependent Care Benefits Available Pursuant to an Extended Claims Period or Carryover
- April 8
(IRS Notice 2021-25) Temporary 100-Percent Deduction for Business Meal Expenses
- April 8
(IRS Notice 2021-24) Relief from Penalty for Failure to Deposit Employment Taxes
- April 5
(IRS Notice 2021-23) Guidance on the Employee Retention Credit under the CARES Act for the First and Second Calendar Quarters of 2021
- March 31
(IRS Notice 2021-21) Relief for Form 1040 Filers Affected by Ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic
- March 2
(IRS Notice 2021-20) Guidance on the Employee Retention Credit under Section 2301 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act
- February 18
(IRS Notice 2021-15) Additional Relief for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Under § 125 Cafeteria Plans
- February 1
(IRS Notice 2021-12) Because of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service issued Notice 2020-53, 2020-30 I.R.B.
- February 1
(IRS Notice 2021-11) Additional Relief with Respect to Employment Tax Deadlines Applicable to Employers Affected by the Ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) Disease 2019 Pandemic
- February 1
(IRS Notice 2021-10) Extension of Relief for Qualified Opportunity Funds and Investors Affected by Ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic
- February 1
(IRS Notice 2021-08) Relief from Addition to Tax for Underpayment of Estimated Income Tax by Individuals Affected by Amendment to Section 461(l)(1)(B)
- February 1
(IRS Notice 2021-06) Waiver of Information Reporting Requirements with Respect to Certain Amounts Excluded from Gross Income
- January 3
(IRS Notice 2021-03) Extension of Temporary Relief from the Physical Presence Requirement for Spousal Consents Under Qualified Retirement Plans
- November 17
(IRS Notice 2020-82) Implementation of the CARES Act Extended January 1, 2021 Due Date for Contributions to Defined Benefit Plans
- September 10
Guidance regarding the premium tax credit and Medicaid coverage of COVID-19 testing and diagnostic services
- September 1
(IRS Notice-65) Relief with Respect to Employment Tax Deadlines Applicable to Employers Affected by the Ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) Disease 2019 Pandemic
- August 6
(IRS Notice 2020-62) Modifies the two safe harbor explanations in Notice 2018-74, 2018-40 I.R.B. 529, that may be used to satisfy the requirement under § 402(f) of the Internal Revenue Code (Code) that certain information be provided to recipients of eligible rollover distributions
- August 6
(IRS Notice 2020-61) Provides guidance regarding the special rules relating to single-employer defined benefit pension plans under § 3608 of the CARES Act
- July 30
(IRS Notice 2020-58) Provides temporary relief from certain requirements under § 47 of the Internal Revenue Code in response to the ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic
- July 27
(IRS Proposed Regulation 111879-20) Recapture of Excess Employment Tax Credits under the Families First Act and the CARES Act
- July 15
(IRS Notice 2020-56) Additional Relief with Respect to Deadlines under Section 501(r)(3) Applicable to Hospital Organizations Affected by the Ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic
- July 9
(IRS Notice 2020-54) Guidance on Reporting Qualified Sick Leave Wages and Qualified Family Leave Wages Paid Pursuant to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
- July 6
(IRS Regulation 125716-18) Temporary Regulation, Carryback of Consolidated Net Operating Losses
- July 1
(IRS Regulation 123027-19) Low-Income Housing Credit Compliance-Monitoring Regulations
- July 1
(IRS Notice 2020-53) Temporary Relief from Certain Requirements for Qualified Low-Income Housing Projects and for Qualified Residential Rental Projects
- June 29
(IRS Notice 2020-52) COVID-19 Relief and Other Guidance on Mid-Year Reductions or Suspensions of Contributions to Safe Harbor § 401(k) and § 401(m) Plans
- June 23
(IRS Notice 2020-51) Guidance on Waiver of 2020 Required Minimum Distributions
- June 22
(IRS Notice 2020-48) Relief for Taxpayers Affected by Ongoing Coronavirus Disease Pandemic, Related to Sport Fishing Equipment and Bows and Arrows Excise Tax Filing and Payment Deadlines
- June 19
(IRS Notice 2020-50) Guidance for Coronavirus-Related Distributions and Loans from Retirement Plans Under the CARES Act
- June 15
(IRS Notice 2020-49) Tax Relief from Tax Deadlines for Investors in New Markets Tax Credit Transactions
- June 11
(IRS Notice 2020-46) Treatment of Amounts Paid to Section 170(c) Organizations under Employer LeaveBased Donation Programs to Aid Victims of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic
- June 4
(IRS Notice 2020-39) Relief for Qualified Opportunity Funds and Investors Affected by Ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic
- June 4
(IRS Revenue Procedure 2020-34) Temporary Safe Harbors for the Purpose of Determining the Federal Tax Status of Certain Arrangements That Hold Real Property as Trusts
- June 3
(IRS Notice 2020-42) Temporary Relief from the Physical Presence Requirement for Spousal Consents Under Qualified Retirement Plans
- May 28
(IRS Notice 2020-35) Additional Administrative Relief with Respect to Deadlines Applicable to Employment Taxes, Employee Benefits, and Exempt Organizations Affected by the Ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic
- May 27
(IRS Notice 2020-41) Beginning of Construction for Sections 45 and 48; Extension of Continuity Safe Harbor to Address Delays Related to COVID-19
- May 12
(IRS Notice 2020-29) COVID-19 Guidance under § 125 Cafeteria Plans and Related to High Deductible Health Plans
- May 12
(IRS Notice 2020-33) Section 125 Cafeteria Plans: Modification of Permissive Carryover Rule for Health Flexible Spending Arrangements and Clarification Regarding Reimbursements of Premiums by Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements
- May 7
(IRS Revenue Procedure 2020-30) 26 CFR 601.602: Tax forms and instructions
- May 4
Special Rules for Tax-Exempt Bonds during Pandemic
- May 4
(IRS Revenue Procedure 2020-19) 26 CFR 601.105: Examination of returns and claims for refund, credit, or abatement; determination of correct tax liability
- April 30
(IRS Notice 2020-32) Deductibility for Federal income tax purposes of certain otherwise deductible expenses incurred in a taxpayer’s trade or business when the taxpayer receives a loan (covered loan) pursuant to the Paycheck Protection Program under section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36))
- April 24
Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (H.R.266)
- April 21
(IRS Revenue Procedure 2020-27) Relief for certain individuals related to the foreign earned income exclusion under Sec. 911
- April 21
(IRS Revenue Procedure 2020-20) 26 CFR 601.602: Tax forms and instructions
- April 20
(IRS Revenue Procedure 2020-28) Procedures for individuals who are not required to file income tax returns to receive Economic Impact Payment
- April 13
(IRS Revenue Procedure 2020-26) 26 CFR 601.105: Examination of returns and claims for refund, credit or abatement; determination of correct tax liability
- April 10
(IRS Revenue Procedure 2020-22) 26 CFR 601.601. Rules and regulations
- April 9
(IRS Notice 2020-23) Update to Notice 2020-18, Additional Relief for Taxpayers Affected by Ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic
- April 9
(IRS Revenue Procedure 2020-24) 26 CFR 601.105: Examination of Returns and Claims for Refund, Credit, or Abatement; Determination of Correct Tax Liability
- April 9
(IRS Notice 2020-26) Extension of Time to File Application for Tentative Carryback Adjustment
- April 9
(IRS Revenue Procedure 2020-23) 26 CFR 601.601. Rules and Regulations
- March 31
(IRS Notice 2020-22) Relief from Penalty for Failure to Deposit Employment Taxes
- March 31
Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program (U.S. Small Business Administration)
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Information Sheet (SBA)
- March 31
CARES Act: Employee Retention Credit FAQs (U.S. Senate Committee on Finance)
- March 30
IRS Memorandum for All Collection Executives: Temporary Relief for Taxpayers—Suspension of Certain Collection Activities During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- March 27
(IRS Notice 2020-21) Effective Date for Employment Tax Credits Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
- March 27
IRS to Accept Email, Digital Signatures (IRS Stakeholder Liaison)
- March 27
CARES Act (H.R.748)
- March 27
(IRS Notice 2020-20) Update to Notice 2020-18, Relief for Taxpayers Affected by Ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic, Related to Gift and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Filing and Payment Deadlines
- March 26
Letter from IRS Stakeholder Liaison to Tax Professionals
- March 25
(IRS Notice 2020-59) IRS unveils new People First Initiative; COVID-19 effort temporarily adjusts, suspends key compliance program
- March 20
(IRS Notice 2020-57) Treasury, IRS and Labor announce plan to implement Coronavirus-related paid leave for workers and tax credits for small and midsize businesses to swiftly recover the cost of providing Coronavirus-related leave
- March 18
Families First Coronavirus Act (H.R. 6201)
- March 13
(IRS Notice 2020-17) Relief for Taxpayers Affected by Ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic
(IRS Notice 2020-18) Relief for Taxpayers Affected by Ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic
- March 11
(IRS Notice 2020-15) High-deductible health plans can cover coronavirus costs
- IRS Filing and Payment Deadlines Questions and Answers
- IRS FATCA FAQs General
News and Analysis
- November 23
Child Tax Credit payments: IRS online portal now available in Spanish; Nov. 29 is last day for families to opt out or make other changes
- November 16
IRS provides guidance on per diem rates and the temporary 100% deduction for food or beverages from restaurants
- November 12
IRS updates FAQs for 2020 Unemployment Compensation Exclusion
- November 12
IRS: Families will soon receive November advance Child Tax Credit payments; time running out to sign up online to get an advance payment in December
- November 9
IRS updates 2021 Child Tax Credit and Advance Child Tax Credit Payments Frequently Asked Questions
- November 8
Get ready for taxes: Easy steps taxpayers can take now to make tax filing easier in 2022
- November 3
Year-end giving reminder: Special tax deduction helps most people give up to $600 to charity, even if they don’t itemize
- November 1
IRS issues another 430,000 refunds for adjustments related to unemployment compensation
- October 29
Child Tax Credit: Families with income changes must enter them in IRS online portal on Monday to impact Nov. 15 payment
- October 22
COVID relief: IRS helps employers wanting to rehire retirees or retain employees after retirement age
- October 20
IRS reminds employers to e-file payroll tax returns timely
- October 15
IRS: Families now receiving October Child Tax Credit payments; still time for eligible families to sign up for advance payments
- October 8
Give tax withholding a fresh look as 2021 year-end nears
- September 17
Expanded tax benefits help individuals and businesses give to charity during 2021; deductions up to $600 available for cash donations by non-itemizers
- September 16
Oct. 15 deadline approaches for taxpayers who requested extensions to file 2020 tax returns
- September 15
IRS: Families now receiving September Child Tax Credit payments
IRS reminds business owners to correctly identify workers as employees or independent contractors
- September 14
Renewed tax credit can help employers hire workers; key certification requirement applies
- September 13
IRS recognizes Small Business Week: Resources available to help employers
- September 10
IRS: Cost of home testing for COVID-19 is eligible medical expense; reimbursable under FSAs, HSAs
- August 20
Child Tax Credit: New update address feature available with IRS online portal; make other changes by August 30 for September payment
- August 10
Treasury, IRS provide gross receipts safe harbor for employers claiming the Employee Retention Credit
- August 4
Treasury, IRS provide additional guidance to employers claiming the employee retention credit, including for the third and fourth quarters of 2021
- July 29
Paid leave credit available for providing leave to employees caring for individuals obtaining or recovering from a COVID-19 immunization
- July 28
IRS continues unemployment compensation adjustments, prepares another 1.5 million refunds
- July 21
More than 2.2 million additional Economic Impact Payments disbursed under the American Rescue Plan
- July 21
IRS holds additional weekend events July 23-24 to help people with Child Tax Credit payments and Economic Impact Payments
- July 15
IRS: Monthly Child Tax Credit payments begin
- July 13
IRS readies nearly 4 million refunds for unemployment compensation overpayments
- July 12
IRS: Online Child Tax Credit eligibility tool now available in Spanish; other multilingual materials help families see if they qualify for advance payments
- July 6
IRS provides answers for certain transportation companies eligible for Treasury grants
- June 30
IRS extends tax relief for employer leave-based donation programs that aid victims of the COVID-19 pandemic
- June 30
IRS: Families receiving monthly Child Tax Credit payments can now update their direct deposit information
- June 29
IRS, Treasury release state-by-state data on third round of Economic Impact Payments
- June 29
Treasury, IRS extend safe harbor for renewable energy projects
- June 24
IRS online tool helps families see if they qualify for the Child Tax Credit; one of three tools now available for the upcoming advance payments
- June 23
IRS and community partners team up to provide free tax help for families to get advance Child Tax Credit payments and Economic Impact Payments
- June 22
IRS announces two new online tools to help families manage Child Tax Credit payments
- June 14
IRS unveils online tool to help low-income families register for monthly Child Tax Credit payments
- June 9
More than 2.3 million additional Economic Impact Payments disbursed under the American Rescue Plan; total payments top 169 million
- June 7
IRS sending letters to more than 36 million families who may qualify for monthly Child Tax Credits; payments start July 15
- June 4
IRS sending more than 2.8 million refunds to those who already paid taxes on 2020 unemployment compensation
- May 26
More than 1.8 million additional Economic Impact Payments disbursed under the American Rescue Plan; total payments reach nearly 167 million
- May 20
With the May 17 deadline in the past, file taxes now to get refund or cut penalties and interest
- May 19
IRS urges groups to share information to help those without permanent addresses get benefits including Economic Impact Payments, upcoming advance Child Tax Credit
- May 18
IRS provides guidance on premium assistance and tax credit for continuation health coverage
- May 17
IRS, Treasury announce families of 88 percent of children in the U.S. to automatically receive monthly payment of refundable Child Tax Credit
- May 14
IRS begins correcting tax returns for unemployment compensation income exclusion; periodic payments to be made May through summer
- May 12
Nearly 1 million additional Economic Impact Payments disbursed under the American Rescue Plan; total payments reach nearly 165 million
- May 11
IRS offers overview of tax provisions in American Rescue Plan; retroactive tax benefits help many people now preparing 2020 returns
- May 10
IRS issues guidance on taxability of dependent care assistance programs for 2021, 2022
- May 5
More than 1.1 million additional Economic Impact Payments disbursed under the American Rescue Plan; payments total approximately 164 million
- April 29
IRS has options for gig economy workers and those with unemployment benefits
- April 29
IRS: Some people get more time to file without asking; anyone else can request an automatic extension
- April 28
Nearly 2 million more Economic Impact Payments disbursed under the American Rescue Plan; continuing payments reach approximately 163 million
- April 27
Electronic options on IRS.gov are available 24/7; save time online for filing information and help
- April 22
Two million more Economic Impact Payments disbursed under the American Rescue Plan; total reaches approximately 161 million as payments continue
- April 22
Treasury Department and IRS provide safe harbor for small businesses to claim deductions relating to first-round Paycheck Protection Program loans
- April 21
American Rescue Plan tax credits available to small employers to provide paid leave to employees receiving COVID-19 vaccines; new fact sheet outlines details
- April 15
Those experiencing homelessness can get Economic Impact Payments and other tax benefits; permanent address not required
- April 14
IRS, Treasury disburse 2 million more Economic Impact Payments under the American Rescue Plan; VA beneficiaries bring total to approximately 159 million as payments continue
- April 13
IRS Free File can help people who have no filing requirement find overlooked tax credits and get a refund
- April 8
IRS reminds U.S. territory residents about U.S. income tax rules relating to pandemic unemployment compensation
- April 8
Treasury, IRS provide guidance on tax relief for deductions for food or beverages from restaurants
- April 7
IRS, Treasury disburse 25 million more Economic Impact Payments under the American Rescue Plan
- April 5
IRS letters explain why some 2020 Recovery Rebate Credits are different than expected
- April 5
IRS has refunds totaling $1.3 billion for people who have not filed a 2017 federal income tax return
- April 2
IRS provides guidance for employers claiming the Employee Retention Credit for first two quarters of 2021
- April 1
IRS, Treasury disburse more Economic Impact Payments under the American Rescue Plan; total tops 130 million with more to come
- March 31
IRS to recalculate taxes on unemployment benefits; refunds to start in May
- March 30
Emergency aid granted to students due to COVID are not taxable
- March 30
IRS projects stimulus payments to non-filer Social Security and other federal beneficiaries will be disbursed later this week
- March 29
IRS extends additional tax deadlines for individuals to May 17
- March 26
Face masks and other personal protective equipment to prevent the spread of COVID-19 are tax deductible
- March 25
IRS Criminal Investigation (CI) pledges continued commitment to investigating COVID-19 fraud as CARES Act reaches one-year anniversary
- March 24
IRS, Treasury disburse another 37 million Economic Impact Payments from the American Rescue Plan
- March 22
More Economic Impact Payments set for disbursement in coming days; taxpayers should watch mail for paper checks, debit cards
- March 18
Tax Time Guide: Use the Where’s My Refund? tool or IRS2Go app to check tax refund status
- March 17
Tax Day for individuals extended to May 17: Treasury, IRS extend filing and payment deadline
- March 17
IRS, Treasury disbursed 90 million Economic Impact Payments from the American Rescue Plan
- March 16
Tax Time Guide: IRS reminds taxpayers of recent changes to retirement plans
- March 12
IRS begins delivering third round of Economic Impact Payments to Americans
- March 4
Tax Time Guide: Make IRS.gov first stop for tax help
- March 2
Tax Time Guide: Didn’t get Economic Impact Payments? Check eligibility for Recovery Rebate Credit
- March 1
IRS provides guidance for employers claiming the Employee Retention Credit for 2020, including eligibility rules for PPP borrowers
- February 23
Tax Time Guide: How to do taxes for free and get refunds fast
- February 18
New law provides additional flexibility for health FSAs and dependent care assistance programs
- February 16
As required by law, all first and second Economic Impact Payments issued; eligible people can claim Recovery Rebate Credit
- February 11
Get ready for tax season using IRS Online Account
- February 11
Avoid pandemic paper delays: Use e-file with direct deposit for faster refunds as IRS prepares to open 2020 filing season
- February 8
New IRS form available for self-employed individuals to claim COVID-19 sick and family leave tax credits under FFCRA
- February 4
Educators can now deduct out-of-pocket expenses for COVID-19 protective items
- January 29
New law increases deduction limit for corporate cash contributions for disaster relief; IRS provides recordkeeping relief
- January 29
IRS updates FAQs on paid sick leave credit and family leave credit
- January 29
EITC Awareness Day: Critical tax credit provides a significant refund boost to millions
- January 28
IRS offers guidance to taxpayers on identity theft involving unemployment benefits
- January 27
Important reminders before filing 2020 tax returns
- January 26
New law extends COVID tax credit for employers who keep workers on payroll
- January 19
Employers can withhold, make payments of deferred Social Security taxes from 2020
- January 15
IRS Free File available today; claim Recovery Rebate Credit and other tax credits
- January 15
2021 tax filing season begins Feb. 12; IRS outlines steps to speed refunds during pandemic
- January 12
IRS ready for the upcoming tax season; last-minute changes to tax laws included in IRS forms and instructions
- January 7
Treasury issues millions of second Economic Impact Payments by debit card
- January 6
Eligible Paycheck Protection Program expenses now deductible
- January 5
IRS releases 2020 Progress Update; annual report details unprecedented year
- January 4
Economic Impact Payments on their way, visit IRS.gov instead of calling
- December 29
Treasury and IRS begin delivering second round of Economic Impact Payments to millions of Americans
- December 18
Year-end reminder: Expanded tax benefits help individuals and businesses give to charity during 2020
- December 8
Get Ready for Taxes: What’s new and what to consider when filing in 2021
- December 4
National Tax Security Awareness Week, Day 5: Security Summit alerts tax professionals to potential telework scams during COVID-19, urges all practitioners to use multi-factor authentication
- December 4
National Tax Security Awareness Week, Day 5: Security Summit alerts tax professionals to potential telework scams during COVID-19, urges all practitioners to use multi-factor authentication
- November 25
Special $300 tax deduction helps most people give to charity this year – even if they don’t itemize
- November 20
Register by Nov. 21 to get an Economic Impact Payment; same deadline for federal beneficiaries to get missed $500 per child payments
- November 19
Security Summit partners announce National Tax Security Awareness Week dates; urge increased security measures as fraudsters exploit COVID-19 concerns
- November 17
Nov. 21 deadline nears to register online for Economic Impact Payment; Some people can claim special credit next tax filing season
- November 17
Get Ready for Taxes: Get ready now to file 2020 federal income tax returns
- November 16
IRS Criminal Investigation releases Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Report; identifies $2.3 billion in tax fraud
- November 9
IRS reminder to non-filers: Nov. 10 is ‘National EIP Registration Day;’ Community partners can help people sign up for Economic Impact Payment
- November 5
Many college students may still qualify for an Economic Impact Payment; review the guidelines and register by Nov. 21 at IRS.gov
- November 4
Security Summit partners warn taxpayers of new COVID-related text scam
- November 2
IRS makes it easier to set up payment agreements; offers other relief to taxpayers struggling with tax debts
- October 23
To help non-filers, IRS sets Nov. 10 as ‘National EIP Registration Day;’ Register at IRS.gov for Economic Impact Payment
- October 9
IRS: Check tax withholdings now as the last quarter of 2020 begins
- October 6
IRS Free File marks record increase; available through Oct. 15
- October 5
IRS extends Economic Impact Payment deadline to Nov. 21 to help non-filers
- September 22
IRS highlights online resources during Small Business Week; many resources available in multiple languages
- September 17
IRS releases state-by-state breakdown of nearly 9 million non-filers who will be mailed letters about Economic Impact Payments
- September 17
IRS reminds taxpayers who filed an extension that the Oct. 15 due date approaches
- September 17
IRS reminds taxpayers and practitioners of expedited letter ruling procedures
- September 15
IRS adds six more forms to list that can be signed digitally; 16 now available
- September 8
IRS to mail special letter to estimated 9 million non-filers, urging them to claim Economic Impact Payment by Oct. 15 at IRS.gov
- August 31
Guidance issued to implement Presidential Memorandum deferring certain employee Social Security tax withholding
- August 28
IRS Approves Temporary Use of E-signatures for Certain Forms
- August 25
(IR-2020-192) IRS: 50,000 spouses to get catch-up Economic Impact Payments
- June 8
(IRS News Release 2020-115) IRS Warns Against COVID-19 Fraud, Other Financial Schemes
- June 3
(IRS News Release 2020-111) IRS Launches Non-Filers Tool
- June 3
(IRS News Release 2020-110) IRS Provides Relief to Retirement Plan Participants to Sign Elections Remotely
- May 27
(IRS News Release 2020-106) Treasury, IRS Provide Safe Harbor for Taxpayers That Develop Renewable Energy Projects
- May 18
IRS adds phone operators to answer Economic Impact Payment questions
- May 15
IRS expands partner materials for Economic Impact Payments; continues sweeping effort to share details in multiple languages
- Ongoing updates
Social Security & Coronavirus Disease (Social Security Administration FAQ)
- May 12
IRS provides tax relief through increased flexibility for taxpayers in section 125 cafeteria plans
- May 11
(IRS News Release 2020-93) Why the Economic Impact Payment amount could be different than anticipated
- May 8
Treasury, IRS release latest state-by-state Economic Impact Payment figures
- May 8
(IRS News Release 2020-92) Act by Wednesday for chance to get quicker Economic Impact Payment; timeline for payments continues to accelerate
- May 8
Treasury, IRS Release Latest State-by-State Economic Impact Payment figures
- Ongoing Updates
COVID-19-Related Employee Retention Credits: Amount of Allocable Qualified Health Plan Expenses FAQs
- Ongoing Updates
COVID-19-Related Employee Retention Credits: Interaction with Other Credit and Relief Provisions FAQs
- May 7
(IRS News Release 2020-89) Three new credits are available to many businesses hit by COVID-19
- May 5
IRS retools Settlement Days program in response to COVID-19 pandemic; allows unrepresented taxpayers to settle their cases virtually and reach finality
- Ongoing updates
Economic Impact Payment Information Center (IRS)
- May 1
(IRS News Release 2020-86) VA, SSI recipients with eligible children need to act by Tuesday, May 5 to quickly add money to their automatic Economic Impact Payment; ‘Plus $500 Push’ continues
- April 30
(IRS News Release 2020-85) Economic Impact Payments continue to be sent, check IRS.gov for answers to common questions
- April 29
What is this thing called … Portal? (Nina Olson, Procedurally Taxing)
- April 29
The Value of “Superseding” Returns and Processing the Additional $500 Stimulus Benefit for Certain Non-Filers (Erin M. Collins, NTA Blog)
- April 29
FAQs: Employee Retention Credit under the CARES Act
- April 28
(IRS News Release 2020-83) Use IRS Non-Filers: Enter Payment Info Here tool to get Economic Impact Payment; many low-income, homeless qualify
- April 27
Economic Impact Payments for Social Security and SSI Recipients: Steps to Take and Schedule of Payments
- April 26
(IRS News Release 2020-82) IRS enhances Get My Payment online application to help taxpayers
- April 24
(IRS News Release 2020-81) VA, SSI recipients with eligible children need to act by May 5 to quickly add money to their automatic Economic Impact Payment; ‘Plus $500 Push’ continues
- April 22
Frequently asked questions about carrybacks of NOLs for taxpayers who have had Section 965 inclusions
- April 21
Payroll Support for Air Carriers and Contractors under the CARES Act Frequently Asked Questions
- April 20
(IRS News Release 2020-76) SSA, RRB recipients with eligible children need to act by Wednesday to quickly add money to their automatic Economic Impact Payment; IRS asks for help in the "Plus $500 Push"
- April 17
(IRS News Release 2020- 75) Veterans Affairs recipients will receive automatic Economic Impact Payments; step follows work between Treasury, IRS, VA
- April 16
(IRS News Release 2020-74) Free File use soars; taxpayers still have time to do their taxes for free
- April 15
(IRS News Release 2020-73) Supplemental Security Income recipients will receive automatic Economic Impact Payments; step follows work between Treasury, IRS, Social Security Administration
- April 15
(IRS News Release 2020-72) Treasury, IRS unveil online application to help with Economic Impact Payments
- April 14
(IRS News Release 2020-71) IRS, Security Summit partners warn tax professionals on scams, urge additional security measures to protect taxpayer data
- April 10
(IRS News Release 2020-69) Treasury, IRS launch new tool to help non-filers register for Economic Impact Payments
- April 9
(IRS News Release 2020-68) IRS urges taxpayers to use electronic options; outlines online assistance
- April 3
(IRS News Release 2020-65) Follow IRS on social media, sign up for e-news subscriptions for urgent updates on COVID-19, scams, and economic impact payment information
- April 2
(IRS News Release 2020-64) IRS issues warning about coronavirus-related scams; watch out for schemes tied to economic impact payments
- April 1
(Treasury Press Release) Social Security recipients will automatically receive Economic Impact Payments
- April 1
(IRS Announcement 2020-04) Announcement Regarding Procedures Related to Regulations
- March 31
(IRS News Release 2020-62) Employee Retention Credit available for many businesses financially impacted by COVID-19
- March 31
Additional Tax Relief; Highlights for Individuals (DavisPolk)
- March 30 (updated April 1)
(IRS News Release 2020-61) Economic impact payments: What you need to know
- March 30
Tax Provisions of the CARES Act (Kostelanetz Alert)
- March 29
CARES Act Benefits for Tax-Exempt Organizations (Steptoe)
- March 27
President Trump Signs CARES Act into Law (Steptoe)
- March 27
Congress Passes the CARES Act Fiscal Stimulus Package to Combat the Coronavirus Pandemic’s Economic Impact (DavisPolk)
- March 27
Congress Passes the CARES Act Fiscal Stimulus Package to Combat the Coronavirus Pandemic’s Economic Impact (DavisPolk)
- March 27
Tax Provisions in the CARES Act (COVID-19 “Phase 3” Response): Analysis and Observations (KPMG)
- March 27
New Work at Home Directive Begins March 30 (IRS)
- March 26
IRS Issues FAQs on Tax Filing and Payment Extensions: Limited Benefits for Exempt Organizations (Steptoe)
- March 25
(IRS News Release 2020-59) IRS unveils new People First Initiative; COVID-19 effort temporarily adjusts, suspends key compliance program
- March 24
Government Clarifies Federal Tax Filing and Payment Extensions and Coronavirus Legislation (Steptoe)
- March 24
U.S. Financial Regulatory Response to COVID-19 (Steptoe)
- March 23
The Federal Reserve’s Actions to Address the Coronavirus Crisis (DavisPolk)
- March 21
(IRS News Release 2020-58) Tax Day now July 15: Treasury, IRS extend filing deadline and federal tax payments regardless of amount
- March 20
(IRS News Release 2020-57) Treasury, IRS, and Labor announce plan to implement coronavirus-related paid leave for workers and tax credits for small and midsize businesses to swiftly recover the cost of providing Coronavirus-related leave
- March 20
Providing Assistance to Those Affected by COVID-19 (Steptoe)
- March 19
Businesses: COVID-19 and Subnational Taxes: Some Relief … and Two Reminders (Steptoe)
- March 19
PersonalTax Time Guide: Make IRS.gov first stop for tax help Income Taxes and COVID-19: A Caution (Steptoe)
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