Articles
- GSCPA COVID-19 Professional Update
The Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA) has been monitoring the latest developments concerning the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. News about COVID-19 continues to be constant and overwhelming. GSCPA is actively working with state and federal... read more
- Cobb County Essential Services Clarification
The Georgia Society of CPAs has been talking to Cobb county officials throughout the day today – March 25, 2020 – regarding their “shelter in place” order and the deceleration of what is considered an essential service.... read more
- The Georgia Society of CPAs Asks Counties and Cities to List Accounting as Essential Service
ATLANTA (March 25, 2020) - The Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants (GSCPA) asks all Georgia counties and municipalities to consider accounting an essential service as “shelter in place” orders are issued. A precedent has... read more
- First Guidance Issued by DOL on Families First Act
Today, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) announced its first round of published guidance to provide information to employees and employers about how each will be able to take advantage of the protections and relief... read more
- Georgia Income Tax and Tag Renewal Deadlines Extended
March 25, 2020 ATLANTA - Governor Brian P. Kemp announced on Monday that the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR), in conformance with the U.S. Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS), is automatically extending the 2019 income tax... read more
- GA DOR Releases Guidance on Certain April 1 Property Tax Deadlines
The Georgia Department of Revenue has issued a bulletin stating best practices for certain April 1, 2020 property tax deadlines on March 23, 2020. The bulletin covers returns on tangible personal property of buiness enterprises, ad valorem tazes... read more
- Georgia Tax Filing Deadline Extended
Breaking News – Georgia Tax Filing Deadline Extended to 7/15 - Minutes ago , Georgia Governor Brian Kemp issued a press conference and announced that Georgia will conform with federal tax filing extensions. The Internal... read more
- Ask for Accounting to be Considered an Essential Service in Georgia
GSCPA has just shared this letter with Governor Brian Kemp's Office asking that the accounting profession be considered an essential service should a need arise to issue a shelter-in-place order. The letter cites the reasons for this professional... read more
- Treasury, IRS and Labor announce plan to implement Coronavirus-related paid leave...
Treasury, IRS and Labor announce plan to implement Coronavirus-related paid leave for workers and tax credits for small and midsize businesses to swiftly recover the cost of providing Coronavirus-related leave ' WASHINGTON – Today the... read more
- IRS Notice: Relief for Taxpayers Affected by Ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic
Notice 2020-18 ; Federal income tax filing and payment relief on account of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) emergency. The Treasury Department and IRS are providing relief to all taxpayers who have Federal income tax returns and Federal... read more