Since publishing the news that Lehigh County has established a “virtual probate” process by videoconferencing, it’s been learned that five other counties have published similar procedures. The list (as of 3/31/2020) is as follows: BerksBucksDauphinLehighNorthamptonYork Most of the procedures require … Continue reading
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Lehigh County has announced a new procedure for the probate of wills by video conferencing, effective 3/30/2020. The Montgomery County Bar Association reports that its Register of Wills is considering a similar procedure, but nothing appears on the Register’s website … Continue reading
In Notice 2020-20, 2020-16 I.R.B. 660 (4/13/2020), the Internal Revenue Service has “amplified” Notice 2020-18, 2020-15 I.R.B. 590 (4/6/2020), to provide the same three month deferral for gift tax (and generation-skipping tax) returns and payments as was previously allowed for income tax returns and payments. The … Continue reading
Governor Wolf has approved a temporary suspension of the personal appearance requirement for notarizations in certain real estate transactions. The Pa. Department of State has issued a press release with the details on how notaries can use these new procedures. … Continue reading
On March 21, the Pa. Department of Revenue announced that Pennsylvania income tax returns and income tax payments for the year 2019 will be deferred to July 15. This is similar to the previous announcements by the Internal Revenue Service … Continue reading
The response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Pennsylvania has led to actions by the Supreme Court and Governor affecting court operations and the practice of law in Pennsylvania: On March 16, the Supreme Court entered an order declaring a statewide … Continue reading
[3/27/2020 Update: Notice 2020-20, 2020-16 I.R.B. 660 (4/13/2020), “amplifies” Notice 2020-18 and allows the same three month deferral for gift tax returns and gift tax payments that was provided by Notice 2020-18 for income tax returns and payments.] As explained in an earlier … Continue reading
In Notice 2020-18, 2020-15 I.R.B. 590 (4/6/2020), the Internal Revenue Service has announced that, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, income tax returns and payments that are now due on April 15 can be deferred until July 15 without any penalties or interest. The … Continue reading
The Pa. Department of Revenue recently posted the following on its website: “Due to the recent closing of commonwealth and county office buildings to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Department of Revenue is aware that taxpayers have been … Continue reading
Note: Notice 2020-17 was superseded by Notice 2020-18. In Notice 2020-17, the Internal Revenue Service has announced that, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, income tax payments that are now due on April 15 can be deferred until July 15 without … Continue reading