2020 Deficits and Potential Payroll Tax Holiday

The Biden Administration Corporate Tax Proposal

California Health Insurance Penalty:
https://www.coveredca.com/individuals-and-families/getting-covered/penalty-and-exemptions/

Guidance addresses deductibility of expenses related to Paycheck Protection Program loans:
https://newsletters.usdbriefs.com/2020/Tax/TNV/200501_1.pdf

$3.7 Trillion Deficit:
https://newsletters.usdbriefs.com/2020/Tax/TNV/200501_3.pdf

Fewer People filed by April 15th:
https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/tax-compliance/news/21135618/21-million-taxpayers-delayed-filing-past-april-15

Payroll Tax Holiday
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house-strongly-considering-demand-to-include-payroll-tax-cuts-in-next-relief-package

Three Ways to Avoid Tax Audits, Expanded

Wealthy Should Prepare for Audits by Keeping Organized Records

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What Separates Ultra Rich From Everyone Else?

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“Madoff” or “Ponzi-Type” Tax Losses

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Military Family Tax Relief Act of 2003

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