The IRS has updated its “Economic Impact Payment Information Center” FAQ to include the following new Q10: “Q10. Does someone who has died qualify for the Payment? (added May 6, 2020)“A10. No. A Payment made to someone who died before receipt … Continue reading
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On Monday, April 20, Governor Wolf signed S.B. 841 into law, making it Act 15 of 2020. Act 15 addresses a number of problems created by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the one of most significance to estate and trust practitioners … Continue reading
Two changes have been made to the continuing legal education (CLE) requirements in Pennsylvania due to the COVID-19 pandemic: The Group 1 CLE compliance deadline, which would ordinarily be April 30, has been deferred to August 31. “Order Modifying § … Continue reading
We previously reported that Notice 2020-23 defers until July 15, 2020, the filing certain tax returns and making tax payments, as well as the time for completing certain “time-sensitive actions,” that would otherwise be required on or after April 1, … Continue reading
Notice 2020-23, 2020-18 I.R.B. 748 (4/27/2020), defers the due dates for more federal tax returns and tax payments until July 15, as well as certain “time-sensitive actions.” The deferral applies to the tax returns and payments described below that are … Continue reading
The Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants has published a web page with COVID-19 updates, including local tax filing deadlines and information. (Scroll down to “Local Tax Jurisdictions and Business Tax Update.”) … Continue reading
The Pennsylvania Association of Notaries has published a video that explains the differences between remote notarization and electronic notarization (for those who might be uncertain about the differences). … Continue reading
A new “temporary limited suspension” has been issued allowing remote notarization of powers of attorney, self-proving wills, and temporary guardianships during the COVID-19 emergency declaration. As announced by the Pa. Department of State, notaries are allowed to use audio-visual communications … Continue reading
The Act of March 27, 2020, P.L. ___, No. 10 (H.B. 1232) amends the Fiscal Code to eliminate all interest, penalties, or other additions to income taxes otherwise due on April 15, 2020, until July 15, 2020. The Department of … Continue reading
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