The IRS and the Treasury Department have released further details of tax credits available under the American Rescue Plan to help small businesses, including providing paid leave for employees receiving COVID-19 vaccinations.

The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell last week to 547,000, the lowest point since the pandemic struck and an encouraging sign that layoffs are slowing on the strength of an improving job market.

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will begin accepting applications for the second round of its COVID-19 Telehealth Program on April 29, 2021.

A group of 21 Democratic senators have reintroduced legislation in Congress to lower the qualifying age for Medicare from 65 to 50.

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The staff at Cristo Rey Columbus High School prepare the students they’re working with not only for their own future, but also on how to impact and uplift their chosen communities and profession.

Although the COVID-19 pandemic has meant many have felt isolated working from home, that didn’t prevent attendees of the 2020 Women, Wealth and Wellness conference to find ways to connect virtually.

This year has been unusual when it comes to tax legislation, and one tax pro said practitioners are feeling the weight of staying current on seemingly never-ending updates.

From a young age, Dave Brockman, CPA, admired the impact his father, George Brockman, CPA, had on others by being a CPA, and it was his father who influenced him to become a CPA as well.

OSCPA members have many opportunities to share their unique skills and expertise. Service on an OSCPA technical committee provides the connection between members, regulators and standard setters, and helps ensure the highest quality standards of practice.

In an informal poll last week, we asked CPA Takeaways readers where they stood in the COVID-19 vaccination process. Nearly eight in 10 – 77% – said they had received their first dose or were already fully vaccinated. This is a significant increase from the 63% who in December told us they would get vaccinated as soon as possible.

In light of the South Dakota v. Wayfair decision in 2018, almost all states now require companies that have economic nexus to collect and remit sales tax.

This week’s CPA of Ohio is Izzy Pauken, CPA, senior associate at Rehmann.

The listening session is intended to help FASB members and staff gather additional feedback on CECL implementation, including technical issues related to purchased financial assets with credit deterioration and troubled debt restructurings.

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Here are the items that will be exempt from sales and use tax Aug. 6-8.

Treasury and the IRS have issued procedures for some businesses that received first-round PPP loans but did not deduct any of the original eligible expenses.

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U.S. Rep. Steve Stivers is stepping down from the House to become president and CEO of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce.