getty The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act , signed into law in March 2020, provided a lifeline to many Americans struggling in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic turmoil that followed. Among the law’s many provisions was the ability for certain taxpayers impacted by COVID-19 to take distributions of
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Even though Democrats just took the helm in Congress and the White House, the clock is already ticking, and 2021 is shaping up to be a critical year for the party. History teaches us that the majority parties tend to lose control over one of the houses of Congress during the midterms following the election. It is
Robinhood’s halting of trading of certain stocks has many users reconsidering whether it’s the right platform to hold their cryptocurrency. Some users have considered moving their crypto assets to other platforms, only to realize that Robinhood does not allow cryptocurrency withdrawals. This leaves Robinhood crypto users stuck between a rock and a hard place. If
Green’s 2021 Trader Tax Guide GreenTraderTax Green’s 2021 Trader Tax Guide covers the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) and the 2020 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act’s impact on investors, traders, and investment managers. The highlights of this year’s guide are included below. TAX CUTS AND JOBS ACT Tax Cuts and Jobs
A new letter from economists, organized by Invest in America, calls for major new spending to fight … [+] the Covid-19 recession and boost the economy. getty After the initial good feelings around Joe Biden’s inauguration, economic reality is catching up. On Wednesday, Chairman Jerome Powell gave a sobering assessment of how far the economy still
A striking teacher holds a sign as she walks a picket line outside Peirce Elementary School on the … [+] first day of strike by the Chicago Teachers Union on October 17 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI / AFP) (Photo by KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI/AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images The coronavirus
Capitol Building in Washington, DC getty Estate planning attorneys were inundated at the end of 2020 with year-end gifting. Many people felt that with Biden in the White House and the possibility of Democrats controlling both houses of Congress, the Trump-era tax reforms would be rolled back. In particular, the concern was that Democrats would
Global business and economy. World globe crystal glass and calculator on various international money … [+] banknotes. Currency exchange rate. Financial investment concept getty In this installment of In the Pages, Tax Notes International contributing editor Robert Goulder sits down with Bill Parks, retired finance professor and founder of 100 percent employee-owned NRS Inc., to discuss Bill’s recent article, “Arm’s Length: Principle or
WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 25: President Joe Biden speaks after signing an executive order related to … [+] American manufacturing. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) Getty Images Congressional Republicans and some Democrats are urging lawmakers to better target President Biden’s $1.9 trillion plan for new pandemic relief. And they are right: It makes sense to deliver
getty Stimulus checks have been a lifeline of relief for many Americans during the Covid-19 pandemic. Whether from layoffs, reduced hours or closed businesses, so many people experienced the severe negative financial impact of the pandemic. There is significant need for these checks. A recent Bankrate survey found that 71% of those who received or anticipated