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COVID-19-related payment info

COVID-19-related payment info

This issue outlines the various funding sources for COVID-19-impacted senior living providers, along with related payment requirements.
Borrower’s accounting for debt restructurings and modifications

Borrower’s accounting for debt restructurings and modifications

A recent FASB Staff Educational Paper provides an overview of the accounting guidance for common debt modifications and exchanges.
2020 Effective Date Reminder

2020 Effective Date Reminder

Our annual Effective Date Reminder lists pronouncements issued as of Nov. 1, 2020, which became effective on or after Jan. 1, 2020.
Top 5 missteps to endowment management under UPMIFA

Top 5 missteps to endowment management under UPMIFA

Are you managing your endowment funds under the current rules? See how you match up to these common issues in the application of UPMIFA.
Nine research and development tax credit myths costing you money

Nine research and development tax credit myths costing you money

Misconceptions about the federal research and development tax credit leave many companies paying more tax than required.
NOL deductions may be protected with change of fiscal year

NOL deductions may be protected with change of fiscal year

For corporations with NOLs that anticipate 2021 income, a change of fiscal year may mitigate the impact of the 80% NOL deduction limitation.
VAT and digital services: Looking forward to 2021

VAT and digital services: Looking forward to 2021

Join our webcast to learn about the unique challenges U.S. businesses face when engaging in online sales of goods and services overseas.
RSM US Middle Market Business Index Reopening the Middle Market

RSM US Middle Market Business Index Reopening the Middle Market

RSM's special report provides insights into how executives consider government guidance, employee readiness, COVID-19 case numbers and more.
IRS releases 2021 retirement plan limitations

IRS releases 2021 retirement plan limitations

Many limitations, including the 401(k) elective deferral limit for employee contributions, remain unchanged from 2020 levels.
IRS guidance affirms short deadline extension for like-kind exchanges

IRS guidance affirms short deadline extension for like-kind exchanges

The IRS confirmed its taxpayer-unfavorable interpretation of deadline extension provisions for like-kind exchanges affected by COVID-19.
Some states appear to hold the line on taxes, most won’t

Some states appear to hold the line on taxes, most won’t

Four states have adopted or are considering budgets without significant tax increases even considering pandemic shortfalls.
Tax Court reversed on conservation easement case

Tax Court reversed on conservation easement case

The Eleventh Circuit determined that reserved rights for homesites did not violate section 170(h)(2) charitable contribution rules.
IRS acknowledges auto-revocation errors

IRS acknowledges auto-revocation errors

Some exempt organizations that timely filed Form 990 series returns or notices are receiving erroneous auto-revocation notices.
Exempt organization inflation adjusted items for 2021

Exempt organization inflation adjusted items for 2021

Rev. Proc. 2020-45 provides annual inflation adjustments for more than 60 tax provisions, including those affecting exempt organizations.
Driving value creation through data analytics

Driving value creation through data analytics

Smart and effective use of data and analytics helps improve business performance, cut costs, and maximize profits.