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Tax Policy Now: Year-end tax planning and Paycheck Protection Program

Tax Policy Now: Year-end tax planning and Paycheck Protection Program

PPP borrowers cannot deduct business expenses funded by a forgiven loan, but additional legislative action could permit such deductions.
PPP borrowers may need to extend returns and forgiveness applications

PPP borrowers may need to extend returns and forgiveness applications

PPP borrowers, especially fiscal year taxpayers, should consider extending tax returns and delay loan forgiveness filing (unless necessary).
GASB proposes implementation guidance

GASB proposes implementation guidance

The GASB recently released a proposed implementation guide to address a wide array of practice issues related to GASB Statements.
COVID-19: Clarification on interagency statement on loan modifications

COVID-19: Clarification on interagency statement on loan modifications

Clarifications have been provided on the interagency statement on loan modifications for customers affected by COVID-19.
Audit & Accounting Guide:

Audit & Accounting Guide:

An updated AICPA guide addresses the unique aspects of the preparation and auditing of financial institution financial statements.
Audit & Accounting Guide for employee benefit plans updated

Audit & Accounting Guide for employee benefit plans updated

An updated AICPA guide addresses the unique aspects of the preparation and auditing of employee benefit plan financial statements.
New edition: Accounting for debt modifications and restructurings

New edition: Accounting for debt modifications and restructurings

We have published a new edition of our guide regarding the accounting for debt modifications, restructurings and exchanges.
FASB to propose goodwill impairment triggering event alternative

FASB to propose goodwill impairment triggering event alternative

The FASB will propose an ASU that would provide a goodwill impairment triggering event alternative for certain entities.
Policy snapshot: Real estate

Policy snapshot: Real estate

Based on Biden’s campaign platform, long-term capital gains, currently taxed at 20%, would be taxed at ordinary income rates.
Policy snapshot: Manufacturing

Policy snapshot: Manufacturing

We expect Biden to be more supportive of free trade, even though Biden’s “Buy American” proposal does reflect protectionism.
Policy snapshot: Health care

Policy snapshot: Health care

Biden will want to strengthen and expand the Affordable Care Act; however, he could face Senate opposition.
IRS issues additional PPP deductibility guidance with safe harbor

IRS issues additional PPP deductibility guidance with safe harbor

IRS clarifies deduction disallowance for expenses funded by PPP and issues safe harbor for borrowers that forgo or are denied forgiveness.
Policy snapshot: Private equity

Policy snapshot: Private equity

It remains to be seen whether the transition to the Biden administration will have a significant impact on the private equity industry.
Policy snapshot: Energy

Policy snapshot: Energy

Companies should assess Biden's pledge to invest $1.7 trillion over the next 10 years toward the goal of achieving 100% clean energy.
Audit committee resource: Auditing estimates and use of specialists

Audit committee resource: Auditing estimates and use of specialists

A PCAOB resource provides information for audit committees about new requirements for auditing estimates and use of specialists.