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
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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
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