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At RubinBrown, we provide valuable insights and host engaging, virtual and in-person events to keep you informed and connected to the topics and industries that matter most to you.
On March 27, 2020, the IRS published Notice 2020-20, which expands relief provided previously in Notice 2020-18. The notice extends the due date for Form 709, (Gift and Generation Transfer Skipping Tax Return), as well as the date for making payments of Federal gift and generation-skipping transfer tax from April 15, 2020 until July 15, 2020.
Learn moreCOVID-19 has obviously caused a shock to the global economy and disrupted, on a massive scale, normal consumer behavior patterns, stalling a bullish economy into a decline.
Learn moreThe COVID-19 pandemic is forcing changes on us and our workforce. Working from home, expanding use of collaboration solutions, and leveraging the cloud to stay productive are all positives we can carry forward as the pandemic winds down. Along with these, we are also seeing significant increases in phishing attacks and online fraud.
Learn moreWhat is essential business? Are my customers and essential business? Who is an essential employee? Am I an essential employee? These are questions that we did not find ourselves asking a couple of months ago but are now forced to examine.
Learn moreThe effect of COVID-19 on the public sector is constantly evolving, and as a result, state and local governments continue to adapt and react every day. One thing is certain: there will be several tangible and intangible effects on local governments as a result of COVID-19.
Learn moreLast Friday, the IRS superseded and expanded guidance issued earlier in the week by giving certain taxpayers an extra three months to file and pay their taxes.
Learn moreBusiness owners may have options to help them weather the storm during these unprecedented times.
Learn moreOn March 18, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act (Act). The Act has many provisions impacting individuals, families, employees and employers.
Learn moreWith President Trump having issued an “emergency declaration” related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the IRS delayed tax season until July 15th by relying on Section 7508A(a) of the Internal Revenue Code, which can only be done when there is a “federally declared disaster” pursuant to Code Section 165.
Learn moreOn March 18, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act. In addition to providing free COVID-19 testing, access to meals for children required to stay home from school and extended unemployment insurance, the bill includes benefits for employees and employers impacted by the pandemic.
Learn moreAs the April 15 tax deadline fast approaches, the nation continues to struggle with the Coronavirus pandemic. Earlier this week, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin promised relief for taxpayers, and on March 18th, the IRS formalized that relief by publishing Notice 2020-17
Learn moreThe global impact of COVID-19 is forcing many business owners to make key decisions everyday on how they will be able to sustain this pandemic and maintain their operations throughout the coming weeks and months.
Learn moreThe United States Treasury Department announced today, March 17, that it would be pushing back the April 15 deadline to pay taxes owed by 90 days, giving Americans three extra months to pay their 2019 income tax bills.
Learn moreDuring these unprecedented times, RubinBrown, like each of you, is navigating the situation on a day-to-day basis. I am grateful that none of our team members or their family members have been diagnosed with the virus at this time. I sincerely hope and wish the same for each of you.
Learn moreCapital markets have reacted sharply to the escalation of Coronavirus since mid-February. Both equity prices and bond yields have experienced historic volatility and fallen sharply in a short period.
Learn moreThe Department of Education has created a Coronavirus webpage, which will be updated frequently and can be found here.
Learn moreRubinBrown leaders recently attended the International Builders Show in Las Vegas. Attendance this year exceeded 70,000, with much optimism being displayed by many in the industry.
Learn moreThe Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act of 2019 was signed into legislation by the President on December 20, 2019 and is one of the most significant pieces of retirement legislation since the Pension Protection Act of 2006.
Learn moreThe Tax Cuts and Jobs Act modified the rules relating to the deductibility of entertainment expenses. In general, entertainment expenses are not deductible under 274(a).
Learn moreThe Tax Cuts and Jobs Act modified the rules relating to the deductibility of entertainment expenses. In general, entertainment expenses are not deductible under 274(a).
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