Insights
IRS Extends Filing Deadline to May 17th – But Only for Individuals
The IRS announced on March 17, 2021 that they would be providing an automatic extension of time for federal income tax filings for individual taxpayers from April 15, 2021 to May 17, 2021, recognizing the continued limitations due to the pandemic and the significant changes affecting many taxpayers as a result of the American Rescue Plan Act, which became law last week.
Monitoring Use of Personal Devices to Work – Best Practices for Broker Dealers
In 2020, more than two-thirds of company employees used personal communication devices for work, according to recent estimates.
PKF Worldwide Tax Update – Spring 2021
The current PKF Worldwide Tax Update is now available to those organizations and individuals with business interests outside the United States.
The American Rescue Plan – Key Details of the New Stimulus Package
The House of Representatives passed a final version of H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), on March 10, 2021.
PKF O’Connor Davies Hires Ari Rothkopf as Partner
PKF O’Connor Davies, LLP, one of the nation’s largest accounting, tax, and advisory firms, announced today that it has hired Ari Rothkopf to serve as Partner in the Firm’s Health Care practice.
Cyber Roundup – March 2021
As we recognize the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 lockdown in the tri-state area and look forward to light at the end of the tunnel, we should acknowledge the huge part that technology plays in our lives.
PKF O’Connor Davies Promotes Eric Gelb to Senior Managing Director of Business Development
PKF O’Connor Davies, LLP, one of the nation’s largest accounting, tax, and advisory firms, announced today it has promoted Eric Gelb to Senior Managing Director of Business Development of PKF O’Connor Davies Financial Services, O’Connor Davies Administration, and PKF O’Connor Davies Family Office.
New PPP Guidance for Schedule C Filers
The Small Business Administration (SBA) issued an Interim Final Rule (IFR), on Wednesday evening, that changes the way Schedule C filers calculate their maximum loan amount for both first draw and second draw PPP loans.
Virginia Legalizes Marijuana
In a significant vote, the Virginia Legislature approved adult-use marijuana, making it the first state in the South to move forward with cannabis legalization.
New IRS Requirement to Track Nonmember Income Generation
Does your 501(c)(7) private club hold nonmember outside events, and do these events generate a profit for the club?
M&A Deal Activity Surged in Second Half of 2020
After a precipitous decline in Q2 2020, mergers and acquisitions transactions in North America rose 84% from Q2 to Q4 2020 after experiencing a 38% decline in Q2 and a 22% decline in Q3.
House Passes New Stimulus Bill – Extended Employee Retention Credit, PPP Updates and Other Small Business Relief
On Saturday, February 27, 2021, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). The bill provides, among a broad array of stimulus provisions, an extension of the employee retention credit through the end of 2021, as well as credits for paid family and sick leave for employees