What’s in the New 2021 Stimulus Bill?

What’s in the New 2021 Stimulus Bill?

In mid-March, the Senate and House reached various compromises on the latest relief bill, the American Rescue Plan Act. The 600 pages contain many provisions and additional guidance is likely to follow in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, here are the key benefits. The...
IRS Clarifies Issues Around CP59 Notices

IRS Clarifies Issues Around CP59 Notices

In early 2021, the IRS issued notices to approximately 260,000 taxpayers stating they hadn’t filed their 2019 federal tax return. These notices, referred to as CP59 notices, are issued yearly to identified taxpayers who have failed to file a tax return that was...
IRS Releases New Guidance on Employee Retention Credit and PPP Eligibility

IRS Releases New Guidance on Employee Retention Credit and PPP Eligibility

On March 1, 2021, the Internal Revenue Service released guidance for employers claiming the employee retention credit for 2020 and how it relates to eligibility for the Paycheck Protection Program. The guidance in Notice 2021-20 echoes the information the IRS has...
How Are Trusts Taxed?

How Are Trusts Taxed?

A trust can be a powerful estate-planning tool, but contrary to popular belief, trusts do not make all taxes disappear. The families who set them up still need to consider tax consequences. To start with, trust beneficiaries typically need to pay tax on the interest...
5 Regulatory Issues to Watch in 2021 from Accounting Today

5 Regulatory Issues to Watch in 2021 from Accounting Today

More than any year before, 2020 has expanded our role beyond just accountants to that of business advisors. Facing confusion around every aspect of business operations, our clients quickly turned to their trusted MCB Advisors for guidance on everything from Paycheck...
Relief Bill Offers Provisions for Families and Children

Relief Bill Offers Provisions for Families and Children

The second stimulus package (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021) includes $10 billion to provide immediate assistance to child-care providers and $250 million for the Head Start program. Who is in line for this aid? There are multiple recipients, as outlined below....
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