Live Updates: The Latest News for Taxpayers and Small Business Owners
October 16, 2021 - 3 hours read
With the news coming faster and faster every day, we wanted to help our tax and small business clients stay up to date on the latest stories affecting them and their finances. Keep checking back to stay informed on the top headlines, law changes, tax proposals, and much more.
Here are some of the important stories to keep up with today:
November 3
Reuters: IRS plan to collect $400 bln in unpaid taxes relies on deterrence -Treasury’s Adeyemo
Chief Executive: CEO Optimism Falls To 12-Month Low In October
November 2
Internal Revenue Service: IRS issues another 430,000 refunds for adjustments related to unemployment compensation
Tax Foundation: Top Combined Capital Gains Tax Rates Would Average Nearly 37 Percent Under Build Back Better Framework
November 1
CNBC: Backdoor Roth, a tax strategy favored by the rich, survives in Democrats’ latest plan
October 31
CNBC: Build Back Better Act would close tax loophole for crypto investors
October 30
Forbes: Jobless Claims Hit A New Pandemic Low As Fewer Americans Claim Unemployment Benefits
NBC News: Build Back Better bill: What made it in and what was stripped out of Biden’s social safety net package
October 29
POLITICO: U.S. economy slowed to a 2% rate last quarter in face of Covid
October 28
Bloomberg: Biden’s Revamped Tax Plan Includes New Surtax on Millionaires
The Hill: Democrats cutting paid leave from spending deal amid Manchin opposition
October 27
CNBC: Democrats unveil billionaires’ tax as Biden plan takes shape
October 26
Tax Foundation: New Study Shows Tax Policy Has Strong Effects on Innovation
The New York Times: Proposed Tax on Billionaires Raises Question: What’s Income?
October 25
CNBC: Business groups ask White House to delay Biden Covid vaccine mandate until after the holidays
AP News: Biden ‘positive’ on budget deal; Manchin OK with wealth tax
October 24
Tax Foundation: Corporate Tax Revenue Hit an All-Time High in 2021
October 23
TechCrunch: Biden’s QSBS tax plan would have unintended consequences for startups
October 22
Tax Foundation: As Inflation Rises, So Will Tax Bills in Many States
October 21
Bloomberg: The Return of Empty Shelves and Panic Buying
October 20
AP NEWS: Big changes in White House ideas to pay for $2 trillion plan
October 19
CNBC: Supply chain chaos is already hitting global growth. And it’s about to get worse
October 18
Washington Post: Democrats to scale back Treasury’s IRS bank reporting plan amid GOP uproar
October 17
October 16
VentureBeat: Cybersecurity report reveals critical business vulnerabilities
October 15
CNBC: The IRS sent out the October CTC payment—but some parents say they are still missing September’s
October 14
October 13
APNews: Big boost for Social Security benefits as inflation rises
MarketWatch: Gold aims for one-month high as dollar, bond yields fall after inflation report
CNBC: White House plan aims to help key West Coast ports stay open 24/7 to ease supply chain bottlenecks
October 12
Washington Post: A man tried to scam the government out of $543,000 in coronavirus relief funds
October 11
Bloomberg: How to Assess Whether a Small-Business Loan Will Work for You
October 10
CNBC: September’s jobs creation comes up short with gain of just 194,000
October 9
CNBC: These are the good financial habits used the most — and the least — by ‘super savers’
October 8
Bloomberg: Payrolls Growth in U.S. Misses Big for a Second Straight Month
Fox News: Todd Chrisley speaks out after being ‘unfairly targeted’ in tax evasion case: ‘So blessed and grateful’
October 7
Brookings: Low interest rates have implications for tax policy
CNBC: Global tax deal inches closer as holdout Ireland agrees to sign up
October 6
CNN: US Department of Education overhauls Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
October 5
CNBC: Fed’s Evans sees inflation falling below central bank’s 2% target after current rise subsides
October 4
CNBC: 4 steps to get your finances back on track if Covid disrupted your income
October 1
APNews: Biden signs bill to avert partial government shutdown
CNBC: Key inflation gauge watched by the Federal Reserve hits another 30-year high
September 30
Cooley: Proposed Federal Tax Legislation Would Reduce QSBS Benefit and Raise Capital Gain Rates
September 29
CNBC: Majority of restaurant operators say business conditions are worse now than three
CNBC: Senate reaches a deal to avoid a government shutdown
September 28
CNBC: White House considering tax incentive for more Americans to buy stocks, sources say
September 27
September 26
September 25
Forbes: Five CEO Time-Management Tips To Help Make Your Role Sustainable
September 24
Entrepreneur: 4 Key Considerations When Launching a New Project
September 23
Reuters: U.S. home sales fall, house price inflation cooling
September 22
Bloomberg: Tech Millionaires Fear Their Favorite Tax Break Will Be Chopped
September 21
CNBC: House passes bill to avoid government shutdown, suspend debt limit — but it faces Senate roadblocks with deadlines near
September 20
GCN: IRS’ plans for cracking cryptocurrency wallets
September 19
IRS: IRS reminds business owners to correctly identify workers as employees or independent contractors
Bloomberg: Are Social Media ‘Finfluencers’ Coming for Your 401(k)?
September 18
Bloomberg: SALT Break Would Erase Most of House’s Tax Hikes for Top 1%
Quartz: Why a record number of container ships are chilling off the California coast
September 17
September 16
CNBC: Retail sales post surprise gain as consumers show strength despite delta fears
September 15
The Hill: Wyden releases new tax proposals as Democrats work on $3.5T bill
September 14
CNBC: IRS extends tax relief for Hurricane Ida victims in New York, New Jersey
Reuters: U.S. House Democrats seek to roll back Trump tax cuts for wealthy, corporations
September 13
Bloomberg: Biden Inheritance-Tax Plan Poised to Be Scaled Back in Congress
September 12
Tax Policy Center: Was The Senate’s Heated Crypto Tax Reporting Debate Much Ado About Nothing?
September 11
Tax Foundation: Three Issues with Proposed Regulations for Maryland’s Digital Advertising Tax
The Block: US Treasury, IRS retain cryptocurrency tax guidance as a ‘priority’
September 10
CNBC: U.S. Democrats propose dramatic expansion of EV tax credits that favors Big Three
September 9
CNBC: Here’s how to avoid costly mistakes if you inherit a 401(k) or IRA
September 8
CNBC: Here’s how to avoid costly mistakes if you inherit a 401(k) or IRA
September 7
CNBC: IRS had a backlog of nearly 8 million paper business tax returns in 2020 due to pandemic
September 6
CNET: Still no tax refund? What to do if your IRS money is delayed
September 5
GOBankingRates: 7 Ways You’re Accidentally Committing Tax Fraud
September 4
CNBC: Renaissance executives agree to pay around $7 billion to settle tax dispute with IRS: Source
September 3
Yahoo! Finance: Small Businesses and Workers See Slowdown Due to Delta Variant
CNBC: Private payrolls increase by just 374,000 in August, far short of the 600,000 estimate, ADP says
CNBC: Jobs report disappoints — only 235,000 positions added vs. expectations of 720,000
September 2
CNBC: IRS chief tells Elizabeth Warren: More transparent bank data can fight tax evasion
Fast Company: This is why your hourly workers aren’t coming back
Bloomberg.com: ‘Forever Changed’: Business Travel Isn’t Coming Back as CEOs Gut Budgets
September 1
Accounting Today: IRS regulation of tax preparers gains steam
CBS News: Walgreens becomes newest member of the $15 an hour club
Reuters: Surging COVID-19 cases dampen U.S. consumer confidence, house prices post record gains
August 31
Fast Company: Second stimulus checks are going out in California: This calculator shows how much you’ll get
CNBC: Homebuyers sign fewer contracts in July, as high prices chill the summer market
Forbes: Taxing College Athlete Name Image Likeness Deals
August 30
CNBC: Americans are changing who they turn to for financial advice
Yahoo! Finance: Pending home sales fall for second straight month
Bloomberg: Goldman Sees 750,000 Evictions in U.S. as Bans Come to an End
August 29
Entrepreneur: 4 Personal Finance Tips Every Entrepreneur Should Know
August 28
Forbes: IRS Tax Lessons From Michael Jackson
August 27
Tampa Bay Times: USF accounting manager pleads guilty to embezzling $12.8 million
CNBC: Former start-up CEO arrested and charged with fraud for allegedly misstating financials
The Wall Street Journal: U.S. Consumer Spending, Income Grew in July
August 26
Yahoo! Finance: Fourth Stimulus Checks Are Coming From These States — Is Yours on the List?
CNBC: House vote on $3.5 trillion budget raises prospect of higher taxes on the rich
CBS News: Unemployment cliff looms as 7.5 million Americans to lose aid by Labor Day
August 25
CNBC: Enhanced tax credits become ‘bargaining points’ in divorce cases
Fast Company: IRS direct deposit: Here’s a helpful breakdown that will tell you if it’s a tax refund or credit
Forbes: Did IRS Robots And Mail Backlog Cause The Tax Court Petition Flood?
August 24
The Wall Street Journal: U.S. Expansion Slowed in August, Survey Shows
CNBC: Fast-food wages climbed 10% in latest quarter, the largest jump in years, report says
Fast Company: Going back to the office means giving up lucrative WFH side hustles for many employees
August 23
Bloomberg: B-Schools Must Evolve for Future Business Demands, Employers Say
NPR: These Older Workers Hadn’t Planned To Retire So Soon. The Pandemic Sped Things Up
August 22
Fast Company: 7 companies that could be worth $1 trillion within the next three years
August 21
CNBC: Despite the pandemic, 401(k) balances and savings rates are higher than ever
August 20
CNBC: This lesser-known tax credit may offer working families a bigger write-off this year
August 19
Tax Policy Center: The COVID-19 Pandemic Drove A Huge, But Temporary, Increase in Households That Did Not Pay Federal Income Tax
August 18
Bloomberg: U.S. Initial Unemployment Claims Drop for Fourth Straight Week
August 17
CNBC: Climate change will disrupt supply chains much more than Covid — here’s how businesses can prepare
August 16
CNET: IRS Child Tax Credit Update Portal: The key to opting out, handling payments and more
August 15
Yahoo! Finance: What Income Level Is Considered Middle Class in Your State?
August 14
CNBC: Consumer sentiment measure falls to pandemic-era low, sees one of largest drops on record
August 13
CNBC: Repeal of the cap on state and local tax deduction still in play. Here’s what to watch
Bloomberg: U.S. Inflation Forecasts Keep Rising as Supply Constraints Loom
Yahoo! Finance: Child Tax Credit: Many families used the first payments to pay off debt
August 12
Forbes: California Congressman Mark Takano Introduces Legislation For A Four-Day Workweek
CNBC: Social Security cost-of-living adjustment could be 6.2% in 2022
Barron’s: How Will the U.S. Pay for the $3.5 Trillion? Taxes, Mostly.
August 11
The Washington Post: What’s in the $1.2 trillion Senate infrastructure package
Reuters: U.S. consumer price increases slow in July, signs inflation peaked
CNBC: Labor shortage gives retail and restaurant workers the upper hand—for now
August 10
The New York Times: Senate Passes $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill, Handing Biden a Bipartisan Win
CNBC: Main Street overconfidence: America’s small businesses aren’t worried about hacking
Forbes: Tax On U.S. Olympic Medals Makes IRS Biggest Winner
August 9
Yahoo! Finance: Move here, get paid: Small towns offer up to $20K just to get you to live there, work remotely
CNBC: Job openings surge above 10 million for first time ever, Labor Department says
Forbes: IRS Payments Abound In July, But Frustration Remains For Those Awaiting Tax Refunds
August 8
Fast Company: IRS tax refund update: Faulty ‘math error’ notices sent to people who claimed stimulus check credits
August 7
Yahoo! Finance: Unemployment rate headed to a 50-year low
August 6
CNBC: Payrolls increase 943,000 in July as unemployment rate slides to 5.4%
Fast Company: Still no IRS tax refund? It could be a simple math or clerical error. Here’s how you’ll know
Yahoo! Finance: Mortgage rates hit new 6-month low as refinance fee ends, delta variant rages
August 5
The New York Times: P.P.P. loan forgiveness portal opens, but big banks opt out.
CNBC: Private companies added 330,000 jobs in July, according to ADP, far short of the 653,000 estimate
Business Insider: How unemployed Americans scored a big last-minute win in Biden’s infrastructure bill, cutting a $50 billion measure that could have stripped their benefits
August 4
CNBC: Here’s how much 2021 winners of Mega Millions and Powerball have forked over in taxes
NPR: The Biden Administration Issues A New Eviction Moratorium After A Federal Ban Lapsed
Yahoo! Finance: Mortgage Boom Drives Biggest Jump in Household Debt Since 2013
August 3
CNBC: How language in the infrastructure bill could roil the crypto markets
Fast Company: Jobseekers: These are the best and worst states for new work opportunities right now
Reuters: U.S. manufacturing growth cooling; bottlenecks starting to abate
August 2
Associated Press: It’s in and it’s big: Senate unveils $1T infrastructure bill
CNN Business: Supply Chain Interrupted: Here’s everything you can’t get right now
August 1
CNBC: There’s an unemployment cliff coming. More than 7.5 million may fall off
July 31
Fast Company: IRS unemployment refund update: Timeline for next round, direct deposit, mailed paper checks
July 30
CNBC: Consumers did great job paying down credit card debt during pandemic. That may be ending
July 29
NPR: You Might Consider Opting Out Of The Child Tax Credit. Here’s Why
CNBC: Economic growth likely hot in the second quarter, but shortages may have kept it from overheating
CBS News: IRS sending out another 1.5 million tax refunds to people who overpaid on unemployment benefits
July 28
Inc.: Hurry: The SBA Is Launching a Fast Forgiveness Portal
Reuters: U.S. consumer confidence at 17-month high; business spending on equipment strong
Yahoo! Finance: No Hiring Boom in States That Cut Unemployment Benefits Early: Analysis
July 27
The Wall Street Journal: A Key Gauge of Future Inflation Is Easing
CNBC: Consumer losses due to Covid-related fraud top $500 million
Forbes: The IRS Bottleneck Most Taxpayers Have Never Heard Of
July 26
The New York Times: Biden’s Antitrust Team Signals a Big Swing at Corporate Titans
CNBC: Gen X workers may be facing the biggest unemployment crisis, study finds
Fast Company: IRS fourth stimulus check hoaxes prey on people’s hopes for clicks
July 25
CNBC: A tax loophole is helping bitcoin holders save tons of cash by avoiding federal taxes
July 24
Yahoo! Finance: Social Security checks may see a huge raise next year. Will it be enough?
July 23
Yahoo! Finance: IRS sends out another 2.2 million $1,400 stimulus checks
Department of Justice: Twenty-Two Charged in Connection with a More than $11-Million Paycheck Protection Program Fraud Scheme
CNBC: States cutting unemployment benefits didn’t get people back to work, study finds
July 22
Forbes: Why Some Taxpayers Got Three Checks From The IRS In July
CNBC: Another 2.2 million stimulus checks have gone out. Here’s who received the payments
The Wall Street Journal: U.S. Jobless Claims Rose to 419,000 Last Week
July 21
CNBC: Oregon Democrat proposes Senate bill to overhaul tax break for pass-through businesses
Yahoo! Finance: Space tourism tax: Congressman announces new plan after Blue Origin launch
Fast Company: IRS unemployment refund update: Timeline for the next batch is unclear as millions wait for payments
July 20
Reuters: U.S. recession ended in April 2020, making it shortest on record
NPR: Low Pay, No Benefits, Rude Customers: Restaurant Workers Quit At Record Rate
Tax Foundation: IRS Sends Nearly $15 Billion of Advance Child Tax Credit Payments
July 19
Axios: Consumers complain about high prices, but buy anyway
Yahoo! Finance: IRS to Send More Unemployment Tax Refund Checks in July
The Wall Street Journal: Red-Hot U.S. Economy Expected to Cool From Here
July 18
Yahoo! Finance: U.S Mortgage Rates Fall for a Third Week as COVID-19 Delivers Uncertainty
July 17
Forbes: Kardashians Win $13.5M Beauty Lawsuit, IRS Collects Taxes
July 16
Fast Company: Didn’t get your IRS child tax credit check? Here’s what to try if your payment never showed up
July 15
CNBC: How the IRS is trying to nail crypto tax dodgers
July 14
Bloomberg: Biden Agenda Gets Boost on Senate Democrats’ $3.5 Trillion Plan
July 13
The New York Times: E.U. Delays Digital Levy as Tax Talks Proceed
CNN: Biden administration says states can restart pandemic unemployment benefits as lawsuits mount
Reuters: Aging population to hit U.S. economy like a ‘ton of bricks’ -U.S. commerce secretary
July 12
CNBC: Janet Yellen says tax changes for large firms may not be ready until 2022
Yahoo! Finance: G20 backs historic corporate tax reform in Venice
NBC: San Jose Man Arrested in Connection With Fraud Involving COVID-19 Relief Funds
July 11
Bloomberg: Biden Says Competition Order to Restore ‘Heart’ of Capitalism
July 10
Yahoo! Finance: He spent 24 years building his business. A ransomware attack blew it to smithereens
July 9
AccountingWEB: Business Meals May Serve Up Big Deductions
CNBC: Number of workers unemployed for more than a year jumps by 248,000
July 8
CNBC: Biden readies order to rein in worker non-compete clauses and make switching jobs easier
Forbes: Two Of The Most Family Friendly Provisions Of The American Rescue Plan
The Wall Street Journal: Unemployment Claims Have Continued Easing as Hiring Heats Up
July 7
Business Insider: Laid-off workers are scoring early wins in lawsuits against GOP governors attempting to cut off federal jobless aid
ESPN: NCAA name, image and likeness FAQ: What the rule changes mean for the athletes, schools and more
CNN: A massive ransomware attack hit hundreds of businesses. Here’s what we know
July 6
Forbes: Can You Resist These “Dirty Dozen” Tax Scams?
CNBC: How businesses are getting billions in cash back from government to offset hiring costs
TechRadar: Watch out for this devious PayPal phishing campaign
July 5
CBS News: Jeff Bezos steps down as Amazon CEO as retailer starts new chapter
July 4
CNBC: Here’s where the jobs are — in one chart
July 3
The New York Times: The I.R.S. had a backlog of 35 million returns by the end of the tax season.
July 2
Forbes: How States Are Letting Small Businesses Avoid The SALT Cap On Their Tax Returns
Bloomberg: Global Tax Overhaul Endorsed by 130 Nations as Deal Gets Closer
The Wall Street Journal: U.S. Jobless Claims Fell to 364,000 Last Week, a New Pandemic Low
July 1
Reuters: U.S. private payrolls increase solidly; pending home sales rebound
CNN Business: American consumer confidence jumps to highest level since the pandemic started
June 30
NPR: The Supreme Court Leaves The CDC’s Moratorium On Evictions In Place
Yahoo! Finance: U.S. consumer confidence at 16-month high; house price inflation heating up
Fast Company: A lot of laid-off and furloughed workers launched startups last year, according to Salesforce
June 29
CNBC: Part-time workers would have easier access to 401(k) plans if this bill passes
Fast Company: IRS stimulus checks are still delayed for many and an unknown glitch may be to blame
Business Insider: Prices are rising so much that minimum wage workers are poorer than they’ve been in decades
June 28
Axios: Economists unworried infrastructure will boost inflation
Forbes: Keeping The Monthly Child Tax Credit Coming, Limiting Risk Of Overpayments
CNN: Indiana must continue pandemic unemployment benefits for now, judge rules
June 27
June 26
The Hill: Biden announces bipartisan deal on infrastructure
June 25
CBS News: 10 states to end enhanced unemployment benefits June 26
The Wall Street Journal: Downward U.S. Jobless Claims Trend Stalls Out
NBC News: Billionaire investor Peter Thiel has $5B in his tax-free retirement account, report finds
June 24
Axios: Why small businesses may end up the pandemic’s biggest winners
NPR: The Great Resignation: Why Millions of Workers are Quitting Their Jobs
Yahoo! Finance: Jobless claims preview: Another 380,000 Americans likely filed new unemployment claims last week
June 23
Fast Company: IRS unemployment refund update: Frustration builds as mid-June comes and goes
CBS News: Planning to take out a federal student loan this fall? Prepare for a higher interest rate
June 22
CNN Business: Teens have their pick of jobs thanks to a worker shortage
CNBC: The value-added tax brings in billions for other countries, but the U.S. doesn’t have one
Forbes: Recent IRS Memorandum Reaffirms Bitcoin, Ether & Litecoin Exchanges Are Not Like-Kind
June 21
CNBC: As offices shut down for Covid, workers bought vans and hit the road — and some don’t want to return
Yahoo! Finance: Dollar holds gains after Fed boost; bitcoin tumbles
CBS News: Child Tax Credit: Here’s who will get up to $1,800 per child in cash — and who will need to opt out
June 20
The Wall Street Journal: Tight Labor Market Returns the Upper Hand to American Workers
June 19
CNBC: Business travel likely to resume in the fall, Hyatt Hotels CEO says
June 18
Politico: Child tax credit checks could come as a surprise to some
NBC News: Jobless claims show surprise increase to highest level in a month
Fast Company: IRS refund update: When will the next batch of unemployment tax payments arrive?
June 17
The Wall Street Journal: U.S. Housing Market Needs 5.5 Million More Units, Says New Report
Forbes: With PPP Ended, Small Business Must Look For Other Sources Of Funding
June 16
Bloomberg: U.S. May Retail Sales Fall More Than Expected
NPR: How ‘Chaos’ In The Shipping Industry Is Choking The Economy
CNN: Jobless Indiana residents sue governor for ending pandemic unemployment benefits early
June 15
CBS News: IRS tool offers low-income families a tool to get Child Tax Credit and stimulus checks
The Hill: Mall owner with more than 100 US properties files for bankruptcy
CNBC: Lost 401(k) accounts and pensions: How lawmakers want to fix the problem
June 14
CNBC: Tax refunds and stimulus checks delayed by identity fraud crossfire
Politico: Fed explores ‘once in a century’ bid to remake the U.S. dollar
June 13
The Hill: First four states cut off federal unemployment benefits
June 12
CNBC: Treasury says tax gap to balloon to $7 trillion over next decade, calls for beefed-up IRS
June 11
CNBC: Many wealthy Americans escape big income tax bills. Here’s how they do it
AP: US unemployment claims fall to 376,000, sixth straight drop
Forbes: Democrats Reintroduce ‘Millionaires Surtax’ Bill
June 10
CBS News: IRS now sending millions more additional stimulus checks
Fast Company: NFL player Dan Vitale just announced his job hunt via LinkedIn. Should you?
Reuters: U.S. weekly jobless claims seen falling; consumer prices expected to rise further
June 9
The New York Times: Wealthiest Executives Paid Little to Nothing in Federal Income Taxes, Report Says
CNC: Student loan forgiveness remains on the table, experts say
CNN Business: Job openings in the US soar to record 9.3 million
June 8
Forbes: IRS Releases Child Tax Credit Payment Dates—Here’s When Families Can Expect Relief
CNN Business: Americans are still sitting on loads of stimulus cash
June 7
CNBC: G-7 nations reach historic deal on global tax reform
The New York Times: Yellen Won a Global Tax Deal. Now Comes the Hard Part.
CNN: Global food prices surge to their highest level in a decade
June 6
CBS News: Tax refunds for unemployed Americans are hitting bank accounts
June 5
Fast Company: Why did I get money from the IRS today? What to know about the second tax refunds going out
June 4
CNBC: Jobless claims fall below 400,000 for the first time since the early days of the pandemic
ABC News: Millions set to lose jobless benefits as 25 states end federal programs early
Reuters: U.S. sets and suspends tariffs on six countries over digital taxes
June 3
CNN Business: Global inflation hasn’t been this high since 2008
Yahoo! Finance: Jobless claims preview: Initial filings likely broke below 400,000 for the first time since March 2020
Forbes: Biden Proposes More Stringent Regulations To Catch Crypto Tax Evaders
June 2
Bloomberg: Employees Are Quitting Instead of Giving Up Working From Home
CNBC: Biden’s proposed 39.6% top tax rate would apply at these income levels
USA Today: Home prices rose by more than 50% in these 10 markets since 2017
June 1
Forbes: IRS Crypto Tax Risks Expand With New Reporting
CNBC: Millions of Americans could face eviction as housing protection expires in June
CBS News: What’s behind the push for a fourth stimulus check
May 31
The Wall Street Journal: How to Know When Inflation Is Here to Stay
May 30
Fast Company: Unemployment update: As states end $300 weekly benefit, a tax credit could step in for some
May 29
Yahoo! Finance: IRS Announces it Will Automatically Correct Tax Returns for Unemployment Tax Breaks
May 28
MarketWatch: Another key U.S. inflation gauge surges in April and hits 13-year high
NPR: Employers Can (Mostly) Require Vaccines For Workers Returning To The Office
CBS News: Vaccinated consumers will fuel the economy’s boom eventually — just not quite yet
May 27
Fast Company: Unemployment update: List of states ending the $300 weekly benefit 3 months early gets even longer
CNN: $6 trillion stimulus: Here’s who got relief money so far
Business Insider: 4 reasons it will take more than a year for the US to get back to full employment, according to Fitch
May 26
Yahoo! News: U.S. consumer confidence holds steady, soaring prices slowing housing momentum
Forbes: IRS Set To Deliver Advance Monthly Payments: Needs Ability To Update Bank Information
CNBC: Fed’s Daly says the economy is strong, but it’s ‘way too early’ to tighten policy
May 25
Forbes: 83% Of Americans Are Belt Tightening Due To Inflation Pressures
Business Insider: Biden’s global tax reform with the G-7 is close to the biggest tax breakthrough in 100 years, report says
Reuters: U.S. hiring takes big step back as businesses scramble for workers, raw materials
May 24
Bloomberg: Biden Tax Hikes Hitting Resistance, With ‘No Room for Error’
CNN Business: The US economy is closer than ever to ‘back to normal.’ But we’ve still got a long way to go
Fast Company: IRS unemployment tax refund: Taxpayers frustrated by tracking issues, slow pace of payments
May 23
CNN: Florida becomes the 23rd state to end $300-a-week pandemic unemployment benefits
May 22
Reuters: U.S. home prices to keep racing ahead with risks to upside
May 21
CNBC: U.S. proposes global minimum corporate tax rate of 15%, with an eye on something even higher
Yahoo! Finance: Treasury calls for doubling IRS staff to target tax evasion, crypto transfers
Reuters: U.S. weekly jobless claims decline further; mid-Atlantic factory activity cools
May 20
The Hill: IRS chief says agency is close to clearing backlog of 2019 tax returns
CNBC: Taxes would likely rise for the wealthy regardless of Biden’s plans
CBS News: Almost half of 2020 college grads still looking for work: “I should be out of the house by now”
May 19
CNBC: Home construction sees biggest drop since pandemic hit. Here’s why
Kiplinger: What Happens if You Missed the Tax Deadline?
May 18
NPR: Biden, Harris Release Tax Returns In Return To Tradition
The New York Times: Inflation Fears Abound as Gas and Lumber Shortages Bite. Should the Fed Worry?
Forbes: Supreme Court Hands Victory To Tax Advisors—And Loss To IRS—In CIC Services Case
May 17
Bloomberg: U.S. Tax Day Arrives Late With IRS Behind on Millions of Returns
CNBC: Small business owners missed out on thousands of dollars in loans when PPP funding ran out early
MarketWatch: Jammed and distorted’: investors are wrestling with inflation that may test the Fed’s framework
May 16
CBS News: IRS starts sending refunds to those who overpaid taxes on unemployment benefits
May 15
Yahoo! News: States Revive Rule Requiring Jobless to Seek Work or Lose Their Benefit
May 14
Politico: U.S. unemployment claims drop to 473,000, a new pandemic low
May 13
Yahoo! Finance: Jobless claims preview: Initial filings likely dipped to a new pandemic era low last week
CNBC: Memorial Day travel to soar 60% even as gas hits $3 a gallon
MarketWatch: U.S. inflation soars in April to 13-year high, CPI shows, and reveals fresh stress on the economy
May 12
CNBC: Unemployed Americans thought they’d receive benefits until September. Now that aid is in jeopardy
Reuters: Amazon wins court fight against $303 million EU tax order, Engie loses
Associated Press: EXPLAINER: Why are fears of high inflation getting worse?
May 11
Fast Company: In the race to attract service workers, Chipotle says it will pay a higher minimum wage
Forbes: Could Another $1,400 Stimulus Check Arrive—This One, From Your State?
May 10
Yahoo! Finance: Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustments Aren’t Enough to Pay Higher Costs for Seniors
Politico: Lockdown mentality still holding the economy back, banking official says
Associated Press: After years, court hands tax win to Michael Jackson heirs
May 9
The Wall Street Journal: Higher Prices Leave Consumers Feeling the Pinch
May 8
CNBC: At least 7 million people are likely to get unemployment tax refunds
May 7
Forbes: The King Of Pop Beats The IRS In Tax Court Estate Case
CNN: South Carolina and Montana to end all pandemic unemployment benefits for jobless residents
May 6
Fast Company: The CDC’s eviction moratorium was overturned: Here’s what that means for renters
CNBC: More than 1 million new $1,400 stimulus checks have been sent. Here’s who got a payment
Yahoo! Finance: ADP National Employment Report: Private Sector Employment Increased by 742,000 Jobs in April
May 5
The New York Times: The Paycheck Protection Program is out of money and closed to most new applications.
USA Today: Here’s how you can apply to the FCC for the $50 discount on your broadband bill
The Hill: IMF warns global tax deal ‘urgently needed’ to avoid potential trade war
May 4
Forbes: How The Gates’ Split Could Stack Up Against The Biggest Billionaire Divorces
CNBC: Tax refunds on $10,200 of unemployment benefits start in May. Here’s who’ll get them first
Fast Company: IRS tax refund delay: Still calling the phone number? Here’s why you can’t get through
May 3
The Hill: Five things to know about the coronavirus relief laws ahead of Tax Day
Yahoo! Finance: Rich Americans Fleeing Tax Hikes May Turbocharge Shift to ETFs
Forbes: Using Robinhood Could Cost You Thousands In Taxes, Here’s Why
May 2
Financial Times: Largest economies forecast to regain pre-Covid levels by end of year
May 1
Yahoo! Finance: IRS Extends Tax Deadlines for Alabama and Kentucky Storm Victims
April 30
Department of Justice: Tax Collector Embezzled a Million Dollars from Township & School District, Filed a False Tax Return
April 29
The Wall Street Journal: U.S. Economy Appears to Be Lifting Off
CNN: Women lost $800 billion in income last year. That’s more than the combined GDP of 98 countries
Yahoo! Finance: Jobless claims preview: New filings likely fell to a fresh pandemic-era low
April 28
Reuters: U.S. consumer confidence soars to 14-month high; house prices accelerate
CBS News: Some middle-class families will have a tax rate of zero this year — or less
April 27
CNN: Biden to raise minimum wage for federal contractors to $15 an hour
AP: Even as economy heats up, Fed to stick with near-zero rates
April 26
Forbes: Oscar Celebs Get Free Gifts Worth $205K, Pay 50% Tax
CNN Business: Companies that thrived during Covid hope customers stick around post-pandemic
USA Today: Collecting unemployment for a year? You may need to reapply to keep getting benefits.
April 25
Fast Company: Still waiting for a paper stimulus check from the IRS? It could be on the way in this new batch
April 24
CNBC: If you filed your taxes early, when will you get refunded for the $10,200 unemployment tax waiver?
April 23
Bloomberg: Biden Eyeing Tax Rate as High as 43.4% in Next Economic Package
Reuters: U.S. weekly jobless claims hit 13-month low; home sales tumble
Accounting Today: IRS offers safe harbor for claiming PPP loan deductions
April 22
Reuters: Biden offers tax credits for COVID-19 vaccination paid time off
CNN Business: Nearly 10% of American families struggled with unemployment last year
USA Today: Unemployment $10,200 tax break: Some may need to amend returns for tax refunds
April 21
USA Today: Flush with cash, affluent Americans are chasing million dollar listings
Fast Company: ‘We’re suffering in limbo’: Theater owners are getting more desperate as SBA grant portal remains closed
CNBC: Unemployment benefits cut short for more than 300,000 during pandemic, study says
April 20
CNN Business: Consumers have $5.4 trillion in excess savings. That could unleash a global spending boom
Forbes: Self-Employed In 2020? Make Sure You Consider This Valuable Tax Credit
Accounting Today: IRS cracks down on prisoner tax fraud and identity theft
April 19
CNBC: The post-pandemic spending spree has begun. Here are 6 things Americans are buying
Bloomberg Tax: Stacking Paycheck Protection Program and Employee Retention Credit
AP News: Half of US adults have received at least one COVID-19 shot
April 18
CNN Business: Remote workers can get paid $12,000 to move to West Virginia
April 17
Fast Company: Surprise! New stimulus checks are showing up for some taxpayers, but they’re not from the IRS
CNBC: Workers are a year into collecting unemployment benefits. It’s causing problems
April 16
Forbes: 4 Ways For The Self-Employed To Save For Retirement And Minimize Taxes
NPR: Signs Of Economic Boom Emerge As Retail Sales Surge, Jobless Claims Hit Pandemic Low
April 15
CNBC: Retail sales explode in March as consumers use stimulus checks to spend heavily
Yahoo! Finance: Initial jobless claims drop to fresh pandemic-era low of 576,000
Fast Company: Still no IRS stimulus check? The latest timeline, recent tax filers, SS, VA, and plus-up payments
April 14
Politico: IRS chief says some $1T in taxes going uncollected annually
CNBC: New $3,000 child tax credit to start payments in July, IRS says
MarketWatch: Small businesses grow more optimistic after states lift restrictions — but hiring is a big problem
April 13
CNBC: Some states require amended tax returns for $10,200 unemployment tax break refunds
Yahoo! Finance: These states procrastinate the most on taxes
Reuters: Dollar edges up before U.S. inflation data
April 12
Forbes: Why Tax Refunds Are Taking Longer Than Usual
CBS News: Half of S&P 500 report more money for foreign taxes than U.S. taxes
CNN Business: Amazon defeated the union vote. What happens next?
April 11
CNBC: U.S. small business closures are ticking back toward Covid pandemic highs
April 10
USA Today: A year after COVID, personal finances are not so grim for millions of Americans
April 9
April 8
The Washington Post: Employee benefits in the post-vaccine world are changing
April 7
Fast Company: IRS stimulus check update: What is a ‘plus up’ payment and am I eligible to get one?
The Hill: Job openings rose to two-year high in February
CNBC: More retail pain ahead: UBS predicts 80,000 stores will close in the U.S. by 2026
April 6
Yahoo! Finance: Small Businesses Can Get Another $500,000 from the SBA
Bloomberg: Service Industries in U.S. Expand at Fastest Pace on Record
April 5
Fast Company: Report: 55 of America’s biggest companies paid zero taxes during the pandemic
CBS News: Fully vaccinated people may safely resume travel, CDC says
Forbes: IRS Is Catching Crypto Tax Cheats Via John Doe Summons
April 4
The Wall Street Journal: Small-Business Owners Feel Weight of Personal Debt Guarantees
April 3
CNBC: Hotels are reaching the highest occupancy levels since the pandemic, Wyndham CEO says
April 2
The Hill: Pelosi ‘hopeful’ Democrats can reform SALT tax in Biden infrastructure bill
April 1
CNBC: IRS refunds will start in May for $10,200 unemployment tax break
MarketWatch: U.S. adds 517,000 private-sector jobs in March, ADP says, as economy speeds up
Yahoo! Finance: 13 States Won’t Let You Claim Biden’s $10,200 Unemployment Tax Break
March 31
CNBC: These states aren’t allowing the $10,200 unemployment tax break
Fast Company: IRS says third stimulus checks are coming soon for SS, SSI recipients: Here’s when they are expected
Accounting Today: IRS extends more tax deadlines until May 17
March 30
Forbes: Estimated Tax Payments – Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff
CBS News: Despite eviction ban complaints, big landlords report record profits
The Hill: Education Department canceling student debt for those with disabilities
March 29
The Wall Street Journal: Pandemic Accelerates Retirements, Threatening Economic Growth
Fast Company: Will I get $300 in extra unemployment this week: Here’s why many payments are delayed
Yahoo! Finance: If you haven’t gotten the third stimulus check yet, you’re not completely out of luck
March 28
CNN Business: Global shipping was in chaos even before the Suez blockage. Shortages and higher prices loom
March 27
CBS News: PPE like face masks and hand sanitizer can be tax-deductible medical expenses, IRS says
March 26
CNBC: Weekly jobless claims tumble to lowest level in more than a year
CNN Business: Arizona businessman hit with criminal charges for Covid-19 loan fraud
March 25
Bloomberg: Biden’s Likely Tax Wins Are Personal-Rate Hikes, Audits of Rich
CNBC: IRS had a backlog of nearly 12 million paper tax returns by Christmas, says watchdog
Yahoo! Finance: Jobless claims preview: Another 730,000 Americans likely filed new unemployment claims
March 24
CNBC: Wall Street marks one-year anniversary of Covid pandemic bottom — Here’s what experts expect now
Fast Company: IRS stimulus check 3: What’s the timeline for mailed payments? Here’s the latest
CBS News: Treasury chief says full employment is on the horizon
March 23
The Hill: IRS says more stimulus payments to hit bank accounts Wednesday
Business Insider: Around 2 million people could face delays getting $300 federal unemployment benefits
CNN Business: The US economy is growing at a rapid pace, but economists are still worried
March 22
CNN Business: 5 big signs that travel is roaring back
Fast Company: More bad IRS news: If you work from home full-time, home office tax deductions are out
CBS News: Has COVID-19 killed restaurants? Not by a long shot
March 21
Forbes: IRS Backlog: 2.4 Million 2019 Tax Returns Still In Pipeline
March 20
CNBC: New $3,000 child tax credit might not come with monthly payments, IRS says
March 19
USA Today: No stimulus check yet? Use IRS ‘Get My Payment’ tool to find the status of new COVID relief payments
CNN Business: Jobless claims are still higher than during the Great Recession a year after the pandemic started
Forbes: In Switcheroo, IRS To Deliver Full Stimulus Payments To Those With Federal Tax Debts
March 18
CBS News: 100 million stimulus checks start arriving today. Here’s how to track yours.
The New York Times: Unemployment claims remain a distress signal, even as recovery takes hold.
CNBC: The IRS says don’t file an amended tax return if the new Covid bill changed your refund
March 17
Bloomberg: IRS Delays U.S. Tax Deadline to May 17 After Disruptive Year
CNBC: Extra $300 unemployment benefits may not arrive until April or later, says Labor Department
Fast Company: Wrong bank account for your third IRS stimulus check? Here’s what will happen
March 16
Bloomberg: Biden Eyes First Major Tax Hike Since 1993 in Next Economic Plan
CNBC: $10,200 unemployment tax break: Don’t file an amended tax return, IRS says
The Wall Street Journal: U.S. Retail Sales Fell 3% in February
March 15
Forbes: Federal Stimulus Bill Has Huge Tax Change For Gig Workers
CBS News: What to know about the massive Microsoft Exchange breach
CNBC: Here’s how to track the status of the third stimulus payment
March 14
CNN Business: What’s in the $1.9 trillion rescue plan for small businesses
March 13
Forbes: IRS Starts Delivery Of Round 3 Stimulus Payments This Weekend
March 12
CBS News: Biden signs $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan into law
Yahoo! Finance: Jobless claims: Another 712,000 Americans filed new unemployment claims
The Hill: IRS reports tax refunds down 32 percent from same time last year
March 11
CNN: Congress sends $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package to Biden’s desk
USA Today: President Joe Biden’s COVID stimulus bill explained in 6 charts
Forbes: Why IRS Commissioner Rettig May Continue To Stand Firm On April 15 Filing Deadline
March 10
MarketWatch: If you’re self-employed, don’t file your taxes without taking advantage of these two new tax breaks
Business Insider: 4 smart things to do your 3rd stimulus check if you don’t need the money
CNBC: Parents could start receiving the new $3,000 child tax credit by summer—here’s how it works
March 9
USA Today: President Biden’s COVID-19 stimulus bill is on the brink of becoming law. Here’s where it stands
Forbes: Tax Tips From Cooperating Witness In Record $2B Tax Evasion Case
March 8
CNBC: House prepares to pass $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill, and Biden is expected to sign it this week
March 7
The Hill: Relief package would cut taxes on average by $3,000: analysis
March 6
Forbes: Day 15 Of Tax Filing Season: 28 Million Tax Refunds, $3,021 On Average
March 5
CNBC: So long, sweatpants. Americans show retail signs they’re ready to get dressed up again
March 4
CNN: Senate bill will narrow income eligibility for $1,400 stimulus checks
March 3
Fast Company: Don’t worry about this new proposed tax unless you’re worth $50 million or more
Accounting Today: Small-business wages grew in February
CNBC: 10% GDP growth? The U.S. economy is on fire, and is about to get stoked even more
March 2
Bloomberg: Democrats Shelve Minimum Wage Tax to Speed Work on Stimulus
CNBC: Congress is moving ahead with $1,400 stimulus checks. Here’s how soon the money could arrive
The Hill: Warren bill would impose wealth tax on $50M households
March 1
CBS News: FCC internet subsidy: Millions of households could get $50 monthly payment
The Hill: Foreign perpetrators among fraudsters shamming state’s unemployment systems
CNBC: Here’s who qualifies for a $1,400 stimulus payment under the American Rescue Plan
February 28
Forbes: The $1,100 Per Child Tax Rebate Bonus For Divorced And Unmarried Parents
February 27
February 26
CNBC: Weekly jobless claims drop sharply but labor market remains challenged
Fast Company: If you’ve been employed during the pandemic, the IRS says beware of this identity-theft scam
The New York Times: Top Senate Official Disqualifies Minimum Wage From Stimulus Plan
February 25
USA Today: Where Biden’s COVID-19 plan, including stimulus checks, stands in Congress; House to vote Friday
Forbes: Crypto Holders Beware: It’s Not Just Your Tax Return That Could Cause You Problems With Uncle Sam
CNN Business: America’s unemployment problem is much worse than it seems
February 24
CNBC: These taxpayers will get until June 15 to file their 2020 returns
Forbes:PPP Revamped To Benefit Smallest Businesses; Changes Start Wednesday
Fast Company: IRS Where’s My Refund tool not working for some taxpayers waiting for payments
February 23
Fast Company: PPP rules are changing: What you need to know about the revamped Paycheck Protection Program
CNN Business: IRS extends filing and payment deadlines for those hurt by Texas winter storms
Yahoo! Finance: Some unemployed Californians say they are fraud victims but bank won’t unfreeze their accounts
February 22
CNBC: Biden administration to revise small business loans to reach smaller, minority firms
Forbes: Tax Season Is Here. What You Need To Know Now
The New York Times: Fraud Checks and Errors Slow Small-Business Relief Loans
February 21
Forbes: Did Your Business Get A PPP Loan For $2 Million Or More? Focus On These 7 Questions On SBA Form 3509
February 20
CNBC: Franchising industry expects it’s poised to rebound, if Covid is brought under control
February 19
CNN Business: Jobless claims jump: Another 861,000 Americans filed for initial benefits last week
Fast Company: Biden stimulus update: Now that impeachment is over, where’s my check?
Forbes: Tax Season 2021: IRS Form 1040 Changes Include Where You Report Capital Gains
February 18
CNN: US retail sales jump 5.3% in January
CNBC: Tax season has started. Many still wonder where their $600 stimulus check is
Entrepreneur: How to Obtain the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) Under the Second Round of Covid Relief (Updated)
February 17
CNBC: Bulk of jobless claims are due to repeat pandemic layoffs, say researchers
Forbes: Biden’s $400 Unemployment Extension: Calculate How Much Could You Receive In Your State
Fast Company: IRS stimulus checks: You can now look up your online account to calculate if you’re owed a credit
February 16
The Hill: Biden extending mortgage relief, moratorium on foreclosures through June
CNN Business: Student loan payments are suspended. Here’s how to make the most of it
MarketWatch: Millions of Americans who were unemployed last year face another shock: A 2020 tax bill they can’t afford
February 15
CNN Business: ‘We don’t see a clear exit strategy.’ The travel industry is still getting crushed
Forbes: IRS Warns Of Delays And Challenging 2021 Tax Season: 10 Tax Tips For Filing Your 2020 Tax Return
CNBC: Main Street business failure fears rise again in pandemic whipsaw
February 14
Fast Company: Bumble’s Whitney Wolfe Herd on making Nasdaq history and breaking barriers for women CEOs
February 13
USA Today: Taxes Q&A: Will I owe taxes on stimulus checks? What if I collected unemployment
February 12
The New York Times: Dip in Unemployment Claims Offers Hope as New Virus Cases Ease
Yahoo! Finance: New tax rule could mean bigger tax refunds for some families, but only if they’re savvy
CNBC: IRS says there are no plans to extend tax-filing deadline beyond April 15
February 11
NBC News: Real unemployment rate closer to 10 percent, says Fed Chair Jerome Powell
CNBC: When to file your taxes to maximize your stimulus payment
CNN: More than 11 million people could lose pandemic unemployment benefits if Congress doesn’t act soon
February 10
CNBC: Pandemic heats up state tax competition to attract businesses and residents
Bloomberg: More Than 5% of Americans Didn’t Pay Rent, Mortgage in December
February 9
CBS News: Americans are hatching many new businesses, confounding expectations
CNBC: CEO of America’s biggest mall owner says some retailers are excited for growth opportunities in 2021
CNN Business: The pandemic has devastated restaurants. These people are opening new ones anyway
February 8
Fast Company: Biden stimulus update: When is my third IRS check, unemployment, or student loan forgiveness coming?
CNBC: Super Bowl Sunday drives restaurant sales for the chains already seeing soaring demand
The Hill: Airlines warn of new furloughs without more federal aid
February 7
The New York Times: Democrats to Unveil Up to $3,600 Child Tax Credit as Part of Stimulus Bill
February 6
Yahoo! Finance: Your next stimulus check is just weeks away — will you get the full $1,400?
February 5
CNN Business: The unemployment rate hasn’t budged in months as America’s jobs crisis drags on
Forbes: IRS Mistakenly Tells 109,000 Taxpayers It Held Back Stimulus Payments To Offset 2007 Taxes
February 4
CNBC: Some apparel retailers won the holidays by keeping inventory lean. Now comes the hard part.
The New York Times: Unemployment Claims Fall, but Labor Market Remains Turbulent
Fast Company: Biden stimulus checks are one small step closer: Here’s the latest after the Senate budget vote
February 3
CNBC: Democrats kick off the process toward passing $1.9 trillion Covid relief plan
The Hill: Poll: Voters say stimulus checks should be prioritized in COVID-19 relief bill
NBC News: ‘A big issue’: Unemployment aid backlog is dire for millions of Americans
February 2
The Wall Street Journal: U.S. Economy Is Expected to Reach Pre-Pandemic Peak by Mid-2021
CNN Business: If you received unemployment last year, you could be in for a surprise at tax time
The Washington Post: U.S. unemployment rate to remain above pre-pandemic level through decade, CBO says
February 1
Forbes: What You Need To Know About Coronavirus-Related Distributions Before Filing Your 2020 Tax Return
CNBC: San Francisco businesses teeter on the brink after a year of lockdowns, fires and other hurdles
Yahoo! Finance: 6 People Who Faced Tax Audits Have These Tips for You
January 31
The Wall Street Journal: Markets Look Like They’re in a Bubble. What Do Investors Do Now?
January 30
Fast Company: When can I file my taxes? Here’s why the IRS won’t let you right now, even if you wanted to
January 29
CNBC: Global tax on tech giants now ‘highly likely,’ German minister says after Yellen call
CNN: Stimulus checks won’t be taxed, but unemployment benefits will be
January 28
CNBC: 10,000 stores are expected to close in 2021, as pandemic continues to pummel retailers
The New York Times: The SBA finds ‘anomalies’ in hundreds of thousands of small business relief loans
Yahoo! Finance: Jobless claims: Another 847,000 Americans filed unemployment last week
January 27
MarketWatch: Home prices are rising at the fastest pace since the Great Recession, price barometers show
CNBC: Restaurants staged nimble responses to Covid’s blows in 2020, but 6 years of growth were wiped away
January 26
CNBC: U.S. toy sales surged 16% in 2020 as parents looked to entertain kids during pandemic
Forbes: Tax Refund Chart Can Help You Guess When You’ll Receive Your Money In 2021
Fast Company: Still no IRS stimulus check in the mail or by direct deposit? Here’s how and when to trace it
January 25
Fast Company: Taking on additional responsibilities at work? You’re not alone
Yahoo! Finance: Stimulus checks and taxes: What you need to know before filing your 2020 income tax returns
NBC News: Tech companies are leaving Silicon Valley for cheaper cities
January 24
CNN Business: The megarich have already recovered from the pandemic. It may take the poor a decade to do so
January 23
Forbes: Win $1 Billion Mega Millions Lottery Jackpot, Pay Mega Taxes
January 22
USA Today: Stimulus checks and taxes: What you need to know before filing your 2020 income tax returns
Reuters: U.S. labor market recovery fading; housing, factories underpin economy
Forbes: A Cultural Tax History Of The Three-Martini Lunch
January 21
Fast Company: Biden stimulus update: What the new president and Senate could mean for third checks
CNN Business: A big infrastructure spending bill might finally be in the cards
Yahoo! Finance: Jobless claims: Another 900,000 Americans filed new unemployment claims last week
January 20
Bloomberg: San Francisco Office Vacancy Rate Eclipses Financial-Crisis High
Yahoo! Finance: Over $5 billion in U.S. small business relief loans approved in first week: SBA
CNBC: States have tried seizing unemployment benefits during the pandemic. Some fear new rules won’t help
January 19
Forbes: State Death Tax Hikes Loom: Where Not To Die In 2021
CNBC: Yellen says U.S. must ‘act big’ on next coronavirus relief package
Fast Company: IRS stimulus checks: Painfully slow mailed-out payments frustrate many Americans
January 18
CBS News: Third stimulus check: When could you get a $1,400 check?
January 17
January 16
Forbes: IRS Announces Filing Season Open Date (It’s Later Than Expected)
January 15
TaxBuzz: What’s Inside Biden’s $1.9 Trillion Stimulus Package
CNN Business: Huge step in the wrong direction: Unemployment claims soar
Forbes: IRS Says Key Tax Forms Will Be Ready For Tax Season, But There’s No Start Date Yet
January 14
The Hill: SBA to reopen Paycheck Protection Program on Jan. 15
CNBC: How being unemployed in 2020 could lead to a surprise tax bill
USA Today: Hurting long before COVID-19, failing companies took stimulus money then closed anyway
January 13
Fast Company: IRS stimulus check update: What to know about mailed payments and the Friday deadline
Reuters: U.S. labor market losing speed as COVID-19 spirals out of control
CNBC: Cellphone service is cheaper, but bills haven’t dropped — taxes are one reason why
January 12
CNBC: Many workers are unsure how, or when, they can collect extra unemployment benefits
Forbes: FAFSA Simplification Changes Which Parent Must File The FAFSA
CNN Business: Only 39% of Americans can afford a $1,000 emergency expense
January 11
CNBC: State tax departments set their sights on pro athletes’ earnings
The Wall Street Journal: PPP Loans: Everything We Know About Latest Small Business Protection
NBC News: PPP loan program reopens with revamped rules to stamp out fraud
January 10
CNN Business: Nearly 4 million Americans have been out of work for at least six months
January 9
Forbes: Can You Deduct Business Expenses Used For PPP Loan Forgiveness?
January 8
CNN Business: Mortgage rates kick off 2021 with a new record low
Reuters: Error puts millions of U.S. stimulus payments in wrong accounts -TurboTax
Fast Company: Extra unemployment benefits update: Here’s the latest on which states are paying and what to expect
CNBC: Millions of stimulus debit cards will be mailed out starting this week
January 7
MarketWatch: Bitcoin price surges to $40,000, doubling in just about 3 weeks
The Wall Street Journal: U.S. Unemployment Claims Remain Elevated While Consumer Demand Boosts Goods Imports
CNBC: Weekly jobless claims little changed despite signs that hiring is slowing
January 6
CNBC: Scammers have taken $36 billion in fraudulent unemployment payments from American workers
The Wall Street Journal: Covid-19 Aftermath Could Spell a ‘Lost Decade’ for Global Economy, World Bank Says
Fast Company: IRS Get My Payment: Stimulus check went to the ‘wrong’ bank account? This might be why
CNBC: Private payrolls post first drop since April as coronavirus spread hits job growth, ADP says
January 5
Yahoo! Finance: Where’s My Stimulus Check? Use the IRS’s “Get My Payment” Portal to Get an Answer
CNBC: Some states start paying $300 unemployment boost while others lag
The Hill: Poll: 75 percent of voters say $600 coronavirus relief checks are ‘too little’
January 4
CNBC: More than 20 years of airline passenger traffic growth got erased in 2020, report finds
Yahoo! Finance: Inflation Is on the Way for 2021 – Here’s What That Means for You
The Wall Street Journal: Economists Expect Tough Sledding in Winter, Then a Rebound
January 3
The Hill: Twenty states raise minimum wage at start of new year
January 2
CNBC: U.S. air travel hits pandemic high over New Year’s holiday amid surging Covid outbreak
January 1
CNN Business: These businesses were the surprise winners of 202
December 31
Forbes: IRS Says You Don’t Need To Do Anything To Get Your Stimulus Check (And Answers Your Other Questions)
December 30
NBC News: Treasury Secretary Mnuchin says $600 Covid payments start going out Tuesday night
December 29
Bloomberg: Covid Vaccine Gives Small Businesses Enough Hope to Go Bankrupt
December 28
CNN: When will you get a second stimulus check?
Tax Foundation: New Year’s Eve and Taxes: Champagne Taxes in Your State
December 27
CNN: When will you get a second stimulus check?
December 26
The Washington Post: Analysis | Trump has thrown coronavirus relief into doubt. Here’s what could happen next.
December 25
Yahoo: IRS is ‘setting the trap’ for bitcoin and virtual currency investors on 2020 tax form
December 24
The National Law Review: Global Mobility in a COVID-19 World – Key Employment and Tax Considerations
Entrepreneur: New Stimulus Bill Includes Second Round of PPP Loans for Small Business and Forgiveness Rule Changes Favorable to Borrowers
December 23
The Washington Post: Trump calls on Congress to approve $2,000 stimulus checks, hinting he might not sign relief bill without changes
CNBC: Weekly jobless claims rise less than expected, but hold above 800,000
December 22
AP: $900B COVID relief bill passed by Congress, sent to Trump
CNBC: Americans will get stimulus checks as soon as next week, Mnuchin says
The Washington Post: Millions of Christmas presents may arrive late because of Postal Service delays
December 21
CNBC: New coronavirus relief bill includes $600 stimulus checks, $300 in enhanced unemployment benefits
USA Today: Unemployment benefits face delays for millions even with COVID-19 relief package
The Hill: What is in the $900 billion coronavirus relief bill
December 20
CNN: Hill leaders reach $900 billion Covid relief deal in breakthrough following partisan disputes
December 19
CNBC: Nearly 46,000 businesses slashed 401(k) contributions during pandemic
December 18
CNN: Hill leaders struggle to finalize deal amid looming shutdown threat
The Hill: Congress set to blow past shutdown deadline amid coronavirus talks
December 17
Reuters: COVID-19 surge, depleted fiscal stimulus thump U.S. retail sales
USA Today: Stimulus checks part of looming COVID-19 relief deal as Congress finalizes negotiations
CNBC: Weekly jobless claims unexpectedly rise, hit highest level since early September
December 16
The Hill: Congress closes in on COVID-19 relief, funding deal
CNBC: 1 in 4 Americans will be working remotely in 2021, Upwork survey reveals
Fast Company: Employers are returning to online jobs platforms at a faster rate than jobseekers
December 15
Yahoo! Finance: Two Stimulus Packages Announced for Vote on Friday
CNBC: Extra unemployment benefits may be delayed for weeks, even if Congress passes Covid bill
CNN Business: New York City shut down indoor dining. Restaurants worry they won’t survive
December 14
Forbes: IRS Releases Form 1040 For 2020 (Spoiler Alert: Still Not A Postcard)
The Hill: Bipartisan group splitting $908 billion coronavirus proposal into two bills
CNN Business: The 30 retailers and restaurant chains that filed for bankruptcy in 2020
December 13
CBS News: Stimulus checks: Could you get $1,200, $600 or nothing?
December 12
CNBC: Here’s the average student loan debt by age
December 11
MarketWatch: California jobless fraud likely tops $2 billion, Bank of America says
Fast Company: Why are there so many IPOs during a pandemic? Here are 4 reasons
Forbes: IRS Doubles Down On Pursuing High-Income Non-Filers
December 10
CNBC: Covid relief talks hit another wall as Congress runs short on time to send help
The Washington Post: Jobless claims spiked in the US last week, with 853,000 people seeking new benefits
CNN Business: 10,000 of America’s restaurants have closed in the past three months
December 9
The New York Times: White House Offers $916 Billion Stimulus Proposal, Cutting Jobless Benefits
Reuters: U.S. third-quarter productivity pared; unit labor costs revised up
Forbes: Bob Dylan’s Debt To Nashville – It’s About Taxes
December 8
The Washington Post: Millions of Americans are heading into the holidays unemployed and over $5,000 behind on rent
CNBC: Unemployment benefits: What we know (and don’t) about the $908 billion Covid relief bill
The Hill: One in 6 US restaurants has permanently closed amid pandemic
December 7
Fortune: The IRS effectively canceled the tax break that made PPP loans so valuable
CNBC: Congress aims to fund government for a week to buy time for spending, Covid relief deals
The Hill: House to vote Wednesday on a weeklong stopgap to avoid government shutdown
December 6
The Washington Post: Unemployment, sick leave and housing aid are set to expire in weeks, threatening Americans with sudden financial ruin
December 5
The Wall Street Journal: Employment Picture Darkening, Even More than Jobs Figures Suggest
December 4
CNBC: Employment growth slows sharply in November amid coronavirus surge
December 3
The New York Times: 1 Percent of P.P.P. Borrowers Got Over One-Quarter of the Loan Money
The Hill: Nearly one-third of US adults expect to lose employment income: Census Bureau
December 2
USA Today: COVID-19 vaccine prospects may already be boosting consumer spending, economy
CNBC: ADP reports hiring slowdown in November ahead of government payrolls report
The Washington Post: More than half of emergency small-business funds went to larger businesses, new data shows
December 1
CNBC: Weekly jobless claims counts are inaccurate and the unemployed are being underpaid, watchdog says
The Hill: GAO: Unemployment benefits fell below poverty line in 13 states
Forbes: IRS Phone Scammer Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison
November 30
Fast Company: Black Friday and Cyber Monday outages angered customers on these 48 retail sites
CNBC: October pending home sales fall unexpectedly, as high prices take their toll on buyers
Forbes: If You Inherited A 401(k) From A Parent, Here’s When You Need To Take The Money—And When You Should
November 29
November 28
The Hill: Thanksgiving Day spending rose 22 percent this year: analysis
November 27
Forbes: IRS Reduces Future Required Minimum Distributions Just A Little
November 26
Fast Company: Stimulus update: Phew, stimulus checks and aid look more likely
November 25
CNN Business: Devastating and unrelenting’ Covid-19 crisis will cost airlines $157 billion, says IATA
The New York Times: 9 Ways to Support Small Businesses
Fast Company:This flight map shows a shocking amount of Thanksgiving travel, despite CDC advice
November 24
Yahoo! Finance: Coronavirus stimulus checks: 127 economists urge Congress to provide more ‘direct cash payments’ to Americans
The Hill: Sunday before Thanksgiving was busiest air travel day since March
November 23
CNBC: Black Friday is almost here. And shoppers are more anxious than ever.
The Hill: US economy hurtles toward ‘COVID cliff’ with programs set to expire
November 22
Fast Company: Stimulus update: Here’s the latest news on second checks, unemployment as Congress takes a Thanksgiving break
November 21
CNBC: Job loss fears amid lockdowns will hit holiday shopping sales, market researcher Jim Bianco warns
November 20
Reuters: Mnuchin pulls plug on some pandemic lending programs that Fed considers essential
USA Today: issing your stimulus check? There’s one last chance to claim an Economic Impact Payment from the IRS
Accounting Today: IRS clarifies deductibility of PPP loan expenses, as AICPA criticizes forgiveness questionnaire
November 19
CBS News:12 million Americans set to lose unemployment benefits the day after Christmas
CNBC: Jobless claims filings pick up amid continued struggles for labor market
Business Insider: US Chapter 11 bankruptcies surged to a decade-high in the 3rd quarter as stimulus dried up
November 18
CNBC: The share of long-term unemployment is rising: ‘There’s $0.68 in my bank account’
Reuters: U.S. retail sales lose speed as pandemic, lack of fiscal stimulus weigh
The Hill: IRS to resume home visits, increase new investigations after pandemic subsides
November 17
Entrepreneur: The map of America’s economic decline of 2 trillion dollars
Business Insider: Car travel won’t see a huge drop this Thanksgiving, with AAA expecting to rescue 413,000 US drivers roadside
Forbes: Promising Vaccine News Makes Case For More Stimulus ‘Even More Compelling,’ Former Fed Official Says
November 16
The Hill: Fears of double-dip recession rise alongside COVID-19 cases
CNN Business: Small toy stores are worried they won’t stay in business after this year
Fast Company: A new study on ‘super-spreader’ COVID businesses is more bad news for restaurants
The Wall Street Journal: Millions of Unemployed Americans Face Loss of Benefits at Year’s End
November 15
Forbes: Your Tax Transcript May Look Different As IRS Moves To Protect Privacy
November 14
CNBC: Americans would spend more this holiday season with $1,200 stimulus checks, Gallup study finds
November 13
CNBC: Deutsche Bank proposes a 5% tax for people still working from home after the pandemic
Reuters: U.S. data suggests economic recovery may be weakening
CNN Business: These small businesses might not make it without more stimulus
November 12
CNN Business: Another 709,000 Americans filed for unemployment claims last week
Forbes: Back To Office Work, With (Or Without) A Covid-19 Vaccine
November 11
Accounting Today: Sotheby’s sued by New York for helping client avoid taxes
CNBC: Mortgage demand from homebuyers drops to lowest level in 6 months
The Hill: 2.2M women have left the workforce since February: analysis
MarketWatch: Should working from home be taxed?
November 10
The Wall Street Journal: Evidence of PPP Fraud Mounts, Officials Say
CNBC: How student loan borrowers should prepare for Trump’s forbearance period to end this December
Reuters: U.S. still faces possible default wave, asset declines due to pandemic: Fed
November 9
Axios: Over 1 million Americans filed for unemployment for 33rd straight week
CNBC: America’s iconic retailers fight for survival as pandemic rages on
November 8
Business Insider: A ‘growth bomb’ is brewing in the US with consumers sitting on $2.5 trillion in savings — and it’s poised to give the economy a huge boost
November 7
Forbes: IRS To College Students: It’s Not Too Late To Register For A Stimulus Check
November 6
CNN: Another 751,000 Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week
The Wall Street Journal: Judge Orders SBA to Release Names of All PPP Borrowers, Precise Loan Amounts
CBS News: IRS says time is running out for people to get their stimulus check
CNBC: Uber reports 18% revenue decline but says ride-hailing business is picking back up
November 5
CNBC: What Uber, Lyft Prop 22 win could mean for the future of all freelance work
Forbes: IRS Warns On New Scam Related To Stimulus Checks
The Hill: Jobs growth slowed to 365,000 in October: ADP
November 4
CNBC: End of $600 unemployment boost pushes more households to the edge
NPR: States Demand Refunds For Unemployment Money Paid In Error
Fast Company: Uber wins big over gig workers in California Prop 22 vote
November 3
Reuters: U.S. manufacturing near two-year high; road ahead difficult
CNBC: AMC seeks stock sale to raise $50 million to stave off bankruptcy
The Hill: Friendly’s files for bankruptcy, citing ‘catastrophic impact of COVID-19’
November 2
CNBC: America’s malls under pressure: CBL, Pennsylvania REIT, file for bankruptcy
Forbes: 4 Things To Keep In Mind During National Entrepreneurship Month
CNN Business: Here’s how stores are changing Black Friday for the pandemic
November 1
October 31
Fast Company: Second stimulus checks, extra unemployment update: How soon after the election could a deal happen?
October 30
CNBC: Student loan borrowers got a break in the pandemic. Will it continue?
The Hill: Coronavirus hits newspapers hard as television news thrives: Pew
CNN Business: Outdoor heaters aren’t enough to save restaurants this winter
October 29
Forbes: Q3 Growth Spikes, But U.S. Economy Far From Full Recovery
The Washington Post: US jobless claims fall to 751,000 as layoffs remain high nearly 8 months after virus struck economy
CNBC: Vast migration of over 14 million Americans coming due to rise in remote work, study shows
October 28
CNBC: New retirement bill has perks for seniors, student loan borrowers
Fast Company: Stimulus update: What the Senate break and stalled talks mean for second checks and unemployment
MarketWatch: Consumer confidence slips in October as Americans turn less optimistic about future
The Hill: Holiday spending estimates lowest in four years: poll
October 27
CNBC: Here are the new income tax brackets for 2021
Vox: How bookstores are weathering the pandemic
Forbes: IRS Announces 2021 Retirement Plan Contribution Limits For 401(k)s And More
October 26
The Hill: IRS gives federal beneficiaries more time to register for stimulus payments for children
CNBC: Business is booming for plastic companies as demand for plexiglass surges
The Wall Street Journal: Uber, Lyft Face a No-Sharing Economy
October 25
Forbes: Pelosi: No Agreement Yet On Testing Language As Time Runs Out For Pre-Election Stimulus Bill
October 24
Fast Company:Stimulus negotiations drag as hope fades for pre-election deal on 2nd checks, unemployment
October 23
The Wall Street Journal: The IRS Reels in a Whale of an Offshore Tax Cheat—and Goes for Another
CNN Business: Uber and Lyft must reclassify drivers as employees, appeals court finds
Bloomberg: Pelosi-Mnuchin Talks Drag, Likely Pushing Stimulus Past Election
October 22
CNN Business: American jobless claims fall below 800,000 for the first time since mid-March
The Wall Street Journal: Applying for PPP Forgiveness? Here Are Some Things to Know
October 21
CNBC: Amazon employees can work remotely through June 2021
USA Today: With stimulus stalled, shortfalls in tax revenues leave states facing layoffs, service cuts
Forbes: Business Meals Tax Deduction Updates And The Impact On Restaurants
October 20
The New York Times: U.S. Accuses Google of Illegally Protecting Monopoly
CBS News: Workers are being laid off twice as COVID ripples through the economy
Reuters: U.S. single-family homebuilding, permits surge to more than 13-year high
October 19
CNN: Deadline looms for stimulus deal before Election Day with key differences unresolved
The New York Times: Rapper Arrested After Bragging About Unemployment Fraud in Video
The Hill: CVS adding 15,000 employees ahead of flu season, coronavirus vaccine rollout
October 18
The Hill: Pelosi gives White House 48-hour deadline for coronavirus stimulus deal
Politico: The next economic crisis: Empty retail space
Forbes: The Real Recession Is Just Starting
October 17
Axios: Employment gains are reversing course
The Hill: Expiring benefits raise economic stakes of stalled stimulus talks
October 16
Axios: Study: 8 million Americans have fallen into poverty since May
The Hill: Justice Dept. charges Texas billionaire with biggest tax fraud case in US history
The Washington Post: Pelosi walks tightrope in stimulus talks amid pressures of election, economy
October 15
CNBC: Jobless claims jump, hitting highest level since mid-August
Forbes: Report: Billionaire Robert F. Smith Will Settle Federal Tax Evasion Case For $140 Million
Politico: Millions of workers face jobless benefits cliff with lifeline set to expire
The Hill: Wells Fargo fires 100 employees suspected of abusing coronavirus relief funds
October 14
The Hill: IRS closes in on final phase of challenging tax season
CNBC: AMC warns it could run out of cash this year
Small Business Trends: 45% of Small Businesses Have Earned Half or Less of Their Pre-COVID Revenue During Pandemic
CNN Business: Black Friday deals for days: Walmart is trying to avoid crowds this year
CNN Business: Another huge round of airline losses is coming
Forbes: Tax Law Changes Allow For Year-End Charitable Planning Opportunities
The Hill: Stocks drop as stimulus talks waver
October 12
The Washington Post: Amid pandemic, many businesses in precarious spot as 2020 ends
Forbes: Urgent Call For Second Stimulus Checks And Economic Stimulus Relief
USA Today: Microsoft adopts ‘hybrid workplace’ that will let more employees work from home permanently
October 11
USA Today: 865,000 women left the workforce last month
Forbes: Most Taxpayers On Extension Must File By October 15
CNBC: Democrats and Republicans dismiss Trump’s coronavirus stimulus offer, dimming hopes for a deal
October 10
Forbes: SBA Easing Forgiveness Of Paycheck Protection Program Loans Of $50,000 Or Less
CNBC: Bubbles, tents and greenhouses: Restaurants get creative to keep outdoor diners warm
Politico: Hard-hit small businesses face long winter without lifeline
October 9
The Wall Street Journal: WarnerMedia Plans Thousands of Job Cuts in Restructuring
The Hill: Under 30 percent of workers expect to return in person by the new year: survey
CNN Business: The US debt is now projected to be larger than the US economy
October 8
AP: Bleak outlook without stimulus: More layoffs, anemic growth
CNBC: Jobless claims were worse than expected amid slowdown in hiring
The Hill: Supreme Court hears landmark $9B copyright fight between Oracle, Google
October 7
CNBC: Trump says he’s calling off stimulus negotiations with Democrats ‘until after the election’
CNN Business: Southwest Airlines wants workers to take pay cuts to avoid furloughs
The Hill: Powell warns of downward spiral of layoffs, recession without further coronavirus aid
October 6
CNN: John McAfee indicted for tax evasion, arrested in Spain
The Wall Street Journal: How Coronavirus Changed the Retail Landscape
CNBC: Pelosi, Mnuchin speak for an hour but don’t reach a coronavirus stimulus deal
October 5
MarketWatch: Economists growing less optimistic about outlook for U.S. economy
Forbes: IRS Must Pay $100 Million Worth Of $1,200 Stimulus Checks, Judge Orders In Prisoners’ Lawsuit
October 4
Business Insider: Nancy Pelosi says progress is being made on more US stimulus and tells airlines ‘don’t fire people’
October 3
The Washington Post: House Democrats pass $2.2 trillion stimulus bill over GOP opposition; bipartisan talks continue
CNBC: ‘Massively concerning’ jobs report sends a signal that the economic recovery could be fading
October 2
CNN: House approves $2.2 trillion stimulus plan from Democrats with no bipartisan deal in sight
The Wall Street Journal: How To Avoid Paying the Cruelest Tax: Inflation
CNBC: Two months later, the end of the $600 boost to unemployment benefits is already causing a drag on the economy
October 1
The Wall Street Journal: U.S. to Start Forgiving PPP Loans After Borrowers Complained
Yahoo! Finance: Jobless claims: Another 837,000 Americans filed new unemployment claims last week
CNBC: House delays vote on $2.2 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill to allow more time for talks
The Hill: American Airlines to furlough 19,000 workers
September 30
CNBC: Pandemic forces a reckoning for restaurants coping with capacity limits and new consumer habits
Bloomberg: New York Region Sees 40% Bankruptcy Surge, Braces for More
Forbes: What the Work-From-Home Boom Means for Your Future
CNN: Disney is laying off 28,000 employees as pandemic hammers its theme parks
The Wall Street Journal: Seven Airlines Close Billions of Dollars in Loans With Treasury
September 29
Business Insider: The average amount Americans pay in federal income taxes, by income level
Fast Company: Headed back to the office? These are your rights as an employee
CNBC: United, pilots agree on schedule reductions to avoid nearly 3,000 furloughs
September 28
The New York Times: Some Workers Face Looming Cutoffs in Health Insurance
Accounting Today: Tax relief granted for Hurricane Sally victims
CNBC: Office real estate market will get back to pre-Covid level, in 2025: Cushman & Wakefield
September 27
CNBC: Pelosi believes coronavirus stimulus deal still possible as Democrats prepare new package
Forbes: Man Finds 9-Carat Diamond. IRS Finds—And Taxes—Man
Politico: No forgiveness: Small businesses still on hook for rescue loans
September 26
Forbes: IRS: Claim Your $1,200 Stimulus Check By October 15
MarketWatch: U.S. September job report is going to show economy entering a weaker phase
CNBC: Retailers have started paying rent again but are still fighting with their landlords
September 25
Business Insider: Half of adults who lost their jobs during the pandemic are still unemployed
MarketWatch: Walmart is hiring 20,000 seasonal workers — here’s how a seasonal job could affect your unemployment benefits
CNBC: House Democrats prepare new $2.4 trillion stimulus plan with unemployment aid, direct payments
September 24
CNN: Congress poised to leave town until after the election without passing coronavirus stimulus
Yahoo! Finance: U.S. business activity slows, house price inflation accelerates
Accounting Today: IRS says lenders don’t need to report PPP loan forgiveness
The Hill: Remote work poses state tax challenges
CNBC: Weekly jobless claims rise unexpectedly as stimulus boost fades
September 23
The New York Times: Uber and Lyft Could Gain From U.S. Rule Defining Employment
ABC News: House passes short-term spending bill to avoid government shutdown
CNBC: $300 unemployment benefits end in at least 9 states as stimulus hopes fade
USA Today: Restaurant chain Sizzler files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing impact of COVID-19 pandemic
CNN Business: Walmart, UPS and others are staffing up for an online shopping surge this holiday season
September 22
CNN Business: Six months into the pandemic, the US economic outlook is getting gloomier
The Hill: DC investing $4M to help small businesses winterize outdoor dining areas
September 21
USA Today: U.S. could slip into double-dip recession if Congress doesn’t pass new stimulus, some economists say
Forbes: What Happens If There Is No Second Stimulus Package?
MarketWatch: 165 Million Americans Will Witness a Social Security First in 2021
September 20
The Hill: Airline CEOs plead with Washington as layoffs loom
Forbes: The 2020 Housing Boom Is A Perilous Economic Signal
CNBC: Coronavirus recession ends for the rich but is far from over for lower-income communities
September 19
CNBC: The list of countries where travelers can go live and work remotely is growing
The Wall Street Journal: No Job, Loads of Debt: Covid Upends Middle-Class Family Finances
Yahoo! Finance: Wait, it’s September and you still haven’t received your tax refund? Here’s why
September 18
Fast Company: 60% of shuttered businesses on Yelp will never reopen
The Hill: CBO: COVID-19 rescue packages saved 4.7 percent in GDP
CNBC: Airline CEOs meet with White House in last-minute plea for more coronavirus aid
September 17
The Wall Street Journal: U.S. Unemployment Claims Held Steady at 860,000 Last Week
Bloomberg:When to Stop Working From Home? How About Never, Workers Say
Yahoo! Finance: Fed signals interest rates to stay near-zero through 2023
September 16
CNBC: Yelp data shows 60% of business closures due to the coronavirus pandemic are now permanent
The Hill: Businesses, states pass on Trump payroll tax deferral
Forbes:There’s A New Tax Form – With Some Changes – For Freelancers & Gig Workers
Fast Company: Your HR manager is now your nurse, hall monitor, and remote IT liaison
September 15
NBC News: Didn’t receive a stimulus check? The IRS wants to help you.
Forbes: Mnuchin Says More Stimulus Needed—Don’t Worry About The Deficit
CNBC: Americans are raiding retirement savings during coronavirus pandemic
September 14
CNN: JCPenney could be doomed, even as malls race to save it
The New York Times: Payroll Tax ‘Cut’ Fizzles
NPR: As Auto Industry Roars Back, Worker Shortages Throw Up Roadblocks
USA Today: More workers hit with pay cuts than in last recession, and stagnant wages could linger
September 13
Forbes: IRS Releases New Per Diem Rates For Taxpayers Who Travel For Business
Fast Company: Extra $300 unemployment update brings bad news from FEMA about the end of benefits
CNBC: Why third-quarter taxes are confusing for small businesses in the Paycheck Protection Program
September 12
Business Insider: Trump’s $300 unemployment benefit is expiring with nearly 30 million Americans still on unemployment
Forbes: Your First Look At 2021 Tax Rates: Projected Brackets, Standard Deductions & More
CNBC: Movie theaters rushed to reopen, but now there are no blockbusters to play
September 11
CNBC: At least 20 states start paying the extra $300 weekly unemployment benefit
ESPN: Ex-New York Jets WR Josh Bellamy charged in $24 million coronavirus relief loan scheme
CNN Politics: After negotiations falter, Senate fails to advance Republican bill addressing coronavirus pandemic
The Hill: IRS to offer tax filing form in Spanish for the first time
CNBC: Goldman now sees a 35% jump in Q3 GDP, much higher than the rest of Wall Street
September 10
CNBC: Weekly jobless claims miss estimates as employment gains taper
Yahoo! Finance: There’s a ‘staggering shortage of homes on the market’: economist
The Hill: Dozens of Austrians with no US affiliation get coronavirus stimulus checks: report
CNBC: Mall owners Simon, Brookfield set to rescue JC Penney from bankruptcy in $800 million deal
September 9
The Hill: Senate to vote Thursday on GOP coronavirus bill
CBS: IRS: Up to 9 million people need to claim federal stimulus checks
Yahoo! Finance: Coronavirus stimulus: What’s in Senate Republicans’ pared-down relief bill
CNN Business:JPMorgan investigates employees over potential misuse of PPP loans
September 8
CNBC: Labor Day weekend air travel hits nearly 6-month high, but holiday caps dismal summer season
The Hill: Senate to vote on scaled-down coronavirus relief package
Fast Company: Will companies open back up after Labor Day? Business executives reveal their plans
September 7
The Hill: Five things to know about Trump’s payroll tax deferral
Forbes: Second Stimulus Check Update—Congress Returns To Session Tomorrow
CNBC:These restaurant chains are unveiling new designs inspired by the pandemic
September 6
Business Insider:Global economies are ‘several quarters’ away from returning to pre-pandemic levels
NBC News: August jobs report may appear rosy, but most job cuts have yet to hit, economists warn
Politico: ‘A tale of 2 recessions’: As rich Americans get richer, the bottom half struggles
September 5
CNN:US adds 1.4 million jobs in August, but is still down 11.5 million jobs since Covid hit
The Hill: Labor Day caps dismal summer for travel and tourism
Forbes: The Payroll Tax Holiday Is Not A Tax Cut. Here’s Why It Matters
September 4
The New York Times:Unemployment Claims Show Layoffs Continue to Batter Economy
The Hill: Florida man accused of misusing $2M coronavirus small business loan to buy boat
CNBC: Most American vacationers plan to spend the Labor Day weekend working, survey finds
September 3
USA Today: Number of Americans seeking jobless aid remains high as economy struggles with COVID-19
The Hill: Social Security trust fund to run out by 2031: CBO
September 2
Reuters: Thousands of small-business loans may have been fraudulent, U.S. House panel finds
CNBC: Job growth expected to slow sharply over the next decade, Labor Department says
NPR: Making Gyms Safer: Why The Virus Is Less Likely To Spread There Than In A Bar
CNN Business: It’s been 6 months of working from home. Here’s what we’ve learned
September 1
CNBC: The payroll tax deferral takes effect Sept. 1. What it really means for your paycheck
The Hill: Treasury: 70 percent of stimulus payment money sent to dead people has been recovered
MarketWatch: Americans are spending less at grocery stores as second round of stimulus checks remain on hold
August 31
The New York Times: Bill for Trump’s Tax Holiday Will Be Due Next Year, Treasury Dept. Says
CNN: These businesses are making more money because Americans are staying home
Forbes: Stimulus Deal Getting Closer, But There’s More Work To Be Done
August 30
CNN: Here’s what the payroll tax deferral action means for you
Forbes: COVID Shutdowns Crushed Home Furnishings And Furniture Stores. The Squeeze Will Continue.
CNBC: Homeowners, in foreclosure, will also face tax implications. What you should know
August 29
CNBC: IRS guidelines put employers on the hook for Trump’s payroll tax break
The Hill: Americans saved nearly $91 billion by working from home during pandemic: report
Forbes: Questions Remain After IRS Rolls Out Guidance On Payroll Tax Deferral
August 28
The New York Times: White House Wants Companies to Foot Payroll Tax Bill for Workers
CNBC: 25% of U.S. malls are expected to shut within 5 years. Giving them a new life won’t be easy
Reuters: U.S. Labor Department changes jobless claims data methodology after economic shock
The Hill: Consumer spending slowed in July as coronavirus surge dampened recovery
August 27
Forbes: New PPP Rules From SBA Aimed At Clarifying Loan Forgiveness
The New York Times: Airline Job Cuts Could Pressure Congress and Trump on Stimulus
CNBC: Another million applied for jobless benefits as coronavirus pandemic’s economic toll rises
August 26
CNBC: More pain ahead for landlords as restaurant bankruptcies poised to balloon in coming months
Forbes: IRS To Mail 50,000 Stimulus Checks Next Month
August 25
CNN: Tracking America’s economic recovery during coronavirus
Forbes: Sorry America, But The Second Stimulus Check May Not Happen After All
Politico: Economy hurting after Congress fails to act on stimulus
The Hill: Survey: One-fifth of small businesses will close if conditions don’t improve
August 24
Politico: Not just a low-wage recession’: White-collar workers feel coronavirus squeeze
Bloomberg: Goldman Says Almost a Quarter of Temporary Layoffs in U.S. to Be Permanent
CNBC: Economists see a chance of a double-dip recession, survey shows
August 23
CNN: Jobless Americans surviving on less than $200 a week in some states — and urging Congress to act
Fast Company:Extra unemployment and stimulus check update: A few states are sending out aid this week
CNC: Struggling retailers rush to file for bankruptcy as fears of a second wave of coronavirus linger
August 22
CNN: American Airlines is dropping service to these 15 cities. This is likely only the beginning
Deadline:Unemployment Funds For California Approved By FEMA, But When You’ll See It Is In Question
The Hill: Mortgage delinquencies of at least 90 days rise to highest level in 10 years
August 21
Forbes: IRS Releases Draft Form 1040: Here’s What’s New For 2020
The Hill: Uber, Lyft granted emergency stay of injunction requiring drivers be reclassified in California
CNBC: Why there’s still hope for second $1,200 stimulus checks despite stalled congressional talks
August 20
Fast Company: My startup made difficult layoffs. Here’s how I kept morale up and our culture intact
USA Today: IRS to distribute tax refund interest checks to taxpayers who filed 2019 returns on time
CNBC: U.S. Jobless Claims Rise to More Than 1 Million
August 19
CNBC: 7 states approved to offer extra $300 weekly unemployment benefits
The New York Times: Uber and Lyft Consider Franchise-Like Model in California
CNN Business: Housing market is still going strong and propping up the economy
CNBC: Walmart says consumer spending dropped as stimulus checks ran out
August 18
Accounting Today: IRS offers reprieve for taxpayer checks caught in backlog of unopened mail
MarketWatch: Boeing offers workers a second round of voluntary layoffs
CNBC: $300 unemployment boost may last for only for 3 weeks
Forbes: A Tiny Silver Lining From The Pandemic: Small Businesses Are Expanding
Bloomberg: FHA Mortgage Delinquencies Reach a Record, Led by New Jersey
August 17
The New York Times: The Week in Business: Unemployment Checks Get Chopped
CNBC: A flood of job losses looms as airline industry struggles in pandemic
Forbes: Columbia Announces Undergrads Will Study Remotely, Latest College To Reverse Course
August 16
CNN Business: Uber and Lyft could shut down in California this week. It may not help their cause
The Motley Fool: Working Remotely During Coronavirus? Prepare for This Tax Surprise
August 15
CNET: Some people will receive an interest payment from the IRS in 2020. See if you’ll get one
Fast Company: Unemployment extension update: Is the extra benefit $400 or $300? What’s taking so long?
CNBC: House lawmakers met with White House on stalled coronavirus relief talks
August 14
CNBC: Coronavirus stimulus stalemate could drag on for weeks as Congress leaves town
The Wall Street Journal: Trump’s Payroll-Tax Deferral Plans Spur Confusion
The Hill: July retail sales slow to 1.2 percent, below expectations
August 13
Fast Company: Will Uber shut down in California? CEO Dara Khosrowshahi threatens just that
The Hill: Tax preparers warn unemployment recipients could owe IRS
CNBC: PPP loan forgiveness starts this week. Why some businesses aren’t rushing to apply
CNN: Business: First-time jobless claims fall below 1 million for the first time since March
August 12
The Hill: Corporate bankruptcies on pace for 10-year high
Politico: Derailment of small business rescue clouds U.S. recovery
Vox: How the beauty industry is surviving the pandemic
August 11
The Motley Fool: How Bad Did Unemployment Get During the Great Recession?
The Hill: Clorox president says company ships nearly 1 million packages of wipes daily
Entrepreneur: Facebook Offers Employees $1K, Extends Work From Home Policy to July 2021
CNBC: Companies are talking about turning ‘furloughs’ into permanent layoffs
August 10
The Wall Street Journal: Millennials Slammed by Second Financial Crisis Fall Even Further Behind
CNN: Breaking down the executive actions Trump signed on coronavirus relief
Politico: Businesses blast key Fed program, saying banks not interested in lending
August 9
Yahoo! News: Trump allows some unemployment pay, defers payroll tax
Fast Company: For 10% of the workforce, working from home could be here to stay
CNN Business: The reality of the US jobs rebound: Part-time work and less pay
August 8
CNN:Stimulus talks break down on Capitol Hill as negotiators walk away without a deal
The Hill: PPP application window closes after coronavirus talks deadlock
CBS News: Restaurants lobby Congress for $120 billion “lifeline” as thousands face permanent closure
August 7
CNN: Stimulus talks on the brink of collapse as two sides trade blame and get no closer to a deal
The New York Times: Amid Dire Jobless Numbers, Small-Business Relief Program Nears End
MarketWatch: 4 million older workers will be pushed out of the workforce by October
The Hill: DOJ charges five for more than $4M PPP fraud scheme
August 6
Forbes: SBA Makes Further Changes To PPP Rules In August 4th FAQs
CNN: Working from home? You might owe income tax to two states
Reuters: U.S. job market recovery appears to be slowing, services sector powering ahead
CNBC: U.S. weekly jobless claims total 1.186 million, lowest level of the coronavirus pandemic
August 5
Bloomberg: White House, Democrats Aim for Virus Relief Deal by End of Week
CNBC: Paychex CEO says small business employment is starting to look like April again
Yahoo! Finance: Over 100 CEOs beg Congress: Don’t let small businesses fail permanently
Entrepreneur: This Founder Gave Away Profits During the Pandemic – And His Company Thrived
Bloomberg: ADP’s U.S. Job Data Misses Estimates, Signaling New Virus Drag
CNBC: Booking.com is laying off up to 25% of its workforce due to coronavirus downturn
August 4
The New York Times: Small Businesses Got Emergency Loans, but Not What They Expected
CNBC: Nearly half of all furloughed workers now believe their temporary layoff will become permanent
Bloomberg: Bankruptcies Rip Through U.S. Mall Tenants With No End in Sight
The Wall Street Journal:Covid-19 Hastens the Work-at-Home Revolution
The Hill: Air travel picks up alongside strict mask enforcement
August 3
Reuters: White House, Congress talks on COVID-19 bill to resume Monday afternoon
The Washington Post:Lord & Taylor, the country’s oldest department store chain, files for bankruptcy
CNN Business: These companies are working from home until 2021 — or forever
USA Today: Lowe’s giving out COVID-19 relief grants up to $20,000 for small businesses through nonprofit LISC
August 2
The New York Times: U.S. Small Business Bailout Money Flowed to Chinese-Owned Companies
Forbes: Update: $1,200 Stimulus Check? Likely. $600 Unemployment Benefit? Not So Fast
August 1
CNBC: Tax hike on California millionaires would create 54% tax rate
CNN Business: August rent is due. Here’s what to do if you can’t pay it
The Hill: Consumer spending rises in June despite falling incomes, surging virus cases
July 31
Politico: Millions to lose $600 weekly jobless aid amid Senate stalemate
CNBC: Restaurants are in ‘fight mode’ as they cope with pandemic, Dunkin’ Brands CEO says
Vox: Thursday’s historically bad economic growth numbers, explained
CNN Business: This is the only city in America where unemployment is actually down
July 30
Bloomberg: U.S. Is About to Unveil the Ugliest GDP Report Ever Recorded
CNBC: Fed holds rates steady, says economic growth is ‘well below’ pre-pandemic level
CNBC: A third of small-business owners have tapped personal funds to stay afloat, survey finds
Los Angeles Times: Coronavirus-induced 32.9% collapse in GDP is one for the record books
CNN Business: Unemployment claims rise for second week in a row
July 29
CNN: Man spent PPP funds on hotels, jewelry and $318,497 Lamborghini, authorities say
Business Insider: The $600 unemployment bonuses did not lead to people working less, Yale study finds
Washington Post: Here is what’s in the Senate GOP’s $1 trillion ‘Heals Act’ package
The New York Times: Uber and Lyft Drivers Win Ruling on Unemployment Benefits
Reuters: Rising COVID-19 cases dent U.S. consumer confidence; housing market presses ahead
Forbes: Simplifying The PPP Loan Forgiveness Process
July 28
Bloomberg: Thousands of $600 Checks Never Made It to Unemployed Americans
Reuters: Siemens to let staff spend less time in the office permanently
US News & World Report: The $600 Unemployment Insurance Boost Is Expiring: Here’s What to Know
CBS News: Does extra $600 in federal jobless aid really discourage people from returning to work?
July 27
The Hill: White House, Senate GOP race to finalize coronavirus package ahead of Monday rollout
CNBC: How firms are keeping staff and secrets safe from hackers now everyone is working remotely
The Washington Post: GOP, White House aim to temporarily reduce weekly unemployment benefit from $600 to $200
MarketWatch: Google to keep employees at home until next year, the WSJ reports
CNN Business: Here’s what the Twitter hack tells us about potential security risks of working from home
Bloomberg: McConnell’s Release of GOP Relief Plan Is Starting Gun for Talks
July 26
The Hill: Slip in job growth raises fear of broader relapse
CNBC: Gig workers are finding it harder to make money as surging unemployment drives up competition
July 25
The Hill: Pelosi suggests House could stay in session longer to complete COVID-19 relief bill
The Motley Fool: Three ways the coronavirus-caused recession could affect Social Security and your retirement
CNBC: Airlines lose billions as demand ‘stalled,’ CEOs warn recovery hinges on a coronavirus vaccine
Politico: 40 million Americans face student loan cliff
July 24
Vox: How the coronavirus outbreak is roiling the film and entertainment industries
Politico: Housing market defies expectations amid economic turmoil
CNBC: Mnuchin says GOP plan for unemployment extension will be based on ’70% wage replacement’
Newsweek: GOP to Propose Another Round of $1,200 Stimulus Checks–Who Will Be Eligible?
July 23
NBC News: For the first time in 30 years, Walmart will be closed on Thanksgiving
The Hill: White House, senior Republicans pour cold water on short-term unemployment extension
CNN Business:The economy is in deep trouble again. Coronavirus is to blame
MarketWatch: U.S. new jobless benefit claims rise for first time since late March
CNBC: 59% of Americans don’t plan to renew their gym memberships after Covid-19 pandemic: survey
July 22
CNBC: Billionaires in New York could pay $5.5 billion a year under new tax
The Hill: CDC: US coronavirus infections likely 10 times higher than reported
Forbes: Stimulus Package Update: Republicans Unite On Second Stimulus Check, Balk Over Payroll Tax Cut
The New York Times: End of $600 Unemployment Bonus Could Push Millions Past the Brink
July 21
CNBC:$600 unemployment boost. Stimulus checks. Government relief is coming to an abrupt end
Bloomberg:Biden Proposes $775 Billion Plan Funded by Real Estate Taxes
Fast Company: The coin shortage is so bad, banks will now pay you extra for change
CNN: Where did $380B in PPP money go?
July 20
The Hill:Congress set for showdown on coronavirus relief legislation
CNBC: U.S. air travel falls for first week since April as coronavirus cases spike
The Washington Post: Trump demands payroll tax cut while GOP eyes benefit cuts for unemployed
The Motley Fool: 72% of Americans Think Our Current Recession Will Last Into 2021. Here’s How to Prepare for That
July 19
CNN: This is the last week of $600 unemployment benefits
Huffington Post: Steve Mnuchin Already Wants To Forgive Billions In PPP Loans
July 18
CNBC: These business owners got a PPP loan. It may not be enough
The Hill: GOP looks at reducing unemployment enhancement to $200-$400 per week: report
The Motley Fool: Missed the Tax-Filing Deadline? Here’s What You Need to Know.
July 17
CNBC: Weekly jobless claims rise by more than 1 million for 17th straight week
The Hill: More than 100 lawmakers urge IRS to resolve stimulus payment issues
CNN Business: What happens when small businesses can’t pay the rent
Forbes: The ‘Dirty Dozen’ Tax Scams Of 2020: $27 Billion Hit To Business
The Washington Post: White House warns stimulus package ‘must’ include Trump payroll tax cut proposal
CBS News: 1 in 3 small businesses worldwide cut jobs during coronavirus pandemic
July 16
The Hill: Major retailers impose mask mandates for customers nationwide
Reuters: U.S. Paycheck Protection hit some of its mark, but missed the most vulnerable
Fortune: This is what the stock market would look like if the CARES Act never happened
CNBC: How to restart unemployment benefits if your workplace shuts down again
Yahoo! Finance: Twitter Races to Unravel How Cyber-Attack Came From Inside
July 15
Forbes:SBA EIDL Program: Advances No Longer Available But Favorable Loans Still Being Granted
CNBC:Minimum wage workers cannot afford rent in any U.S. state
The Hill:Apple wins $15B EU tax case
Forbes: New Stimulus Package May Be Introduced Next Week
The Wall Street Journal: Why Your Tax Refund May Be Late This Year
July 14
CNBC: ‘Tax us’: Ultra-rich call for higher taxes to aid coronavirus recovery
Vox: The PPP worked how it was supposed to. That’s the problem.
The Washington Post: Workers are pushed to the brink as they continue to wait for delayed unemployment payments
Yahoo! Finance: Majority of Americans think Congress should extend enhanced unemployment benefits past July: poll
CBS News:23 million Americans could face eviction in coming months
Forbes: Why You Might Want To Contribute To A Roth IRA By July 15th
July 13
Fast Company: 7 things to know about the IRS tax deadline on Wednesday
Vox: College towns without college students have small businesses struggling
CNBC: This city is giving residents $500 per month. Some hope it can become a national plan
July 12
CNN Business: These workers’ jobs are most at risk around the world
Politico: Nightlife facing crisis in the city that never sleeps
CNBC: Here are five charts illustrating U.S. economic trends amid the coronavirus pandemic
July 11
US News & World Report:COVID-19 Heroes Must Jump Through Hoops for Workers’ Comp
Fox Business: A second coronavirus stimulus check? Here’s when Americans could receive the cash
The Motley Fool:Why Didn’t More Small Businesses Apply for PPP Loans?
The Hill: Trump tells Treasury to review universities’ tax exempt status
July 10
CNBC: Big restaurant chains are recovering faster than the rest of the industry, Bank of America says
Forbes: Second Stimulus Checks Will Come Fast If Approved, But Fewer People May Receive Them
Fast Company:$600 unemployment benefit: Will it be extended? Here’s the latest as Congress drags its feet
CNBC: U.S. producer prices unexpectedly fall in June
July 9
CBS News: Jobless claims remain high, with 2.3 million seeking aid last week
CNBC: Empty Manhattan apartments reach record levels, landlords slash rent
Forbes: America’s Economy Is Taking Another Hit As Coronavirus Cases Surge And Businesses Shut Down Again
The Motley Fool: There May Be a $1 Trillion Stimulus Package in the Works
July 8
Business Insider: We may be getting closer to a 2nd stimulus check, but several key details are still unclear
Vox: Congress’s Covid-19 rescue plan was bigger than the New Deal. It’s about to end.
Accounting Today: Accountants predict 2020 will be worst year for economy since World War II
CNET: Extra $600 CARES Act unemployment benefit ends July 31. Here what you should know
The Hill: Five takeaways from PPP loan data
July 7
The Hill: TSA: July 4 weekend air travel down 70 percent compared to last year
CNBC: 13 million gig workers getting unemployment benefits, 41% of the total
NBC News: Here are some of the billionaires who got PPP loans while small businesses went bankrupt
Forbes: Second Stimulus Checks Now Possible, Says McConnell
NPR: ‘We Need Help’: People At Higher Coronavirus Risk Fear Losing Federal Unemployment
July 6
The Motley Fool: 5 Reasons a Second Stimulus Will Be Passed in July
The Hill: IRS, taxpayers face obstacles ahead of July 15 filing deadline
Fast Company: COVID-19 timeline: Track your state’s reopening plan along with new local outbreaks
NBC News: College students are preparing to return to campus in the fall. Is it worth it?
Yahoo! Finance: U.S. service sector rebounds strongly in June
July 5
Bloomberg: Goldman Lowers U.S. GDP Forecast, Sees 4.6% Contraction in 2020
The Wall Street Journal: Don’t Know How Much Stimulus Is Needed? Put it on Autopilot, Some Say
Forbes: Second Stimulus Checks And Student Loan Forgiveness Could Be Coming
July 4
The Hill: Congress eyes tighter restrictions on next round of small business help
CNBC: Bar owners reckon with costly stop and starts as states close them down again
Politico: Rent cliff looms in July as eviction moratoriums expire
July 3
The Hill: Congress gears up for battle over expiring unemployment benefits
Politico: Congress stares down funding cliff for coronavirus aid
The Hill: House votes unanimously to extend deadline for coronavirus small-business loan program
July 2
The Guardian: Is it ethical for businesses to raise prices amid Covid-19? Of course it is
Politico: Employment won’t recover for a decade, CBO says
The Hill: New COVID-19 surge dashes travel industry’s hopes for July 4 weekend
July 1
CNBC: June private payrolls rose 2.37 million and there was a big positive revision for May, ADP says
Journal of Accountancy: Senate approves 5-week PPP extension
Small Business Trends: 80% of Small Business Owners Say Pandemic Hurt Business – 55% Feel Positive About Future
June 30
The Paychex: IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch
June 29
CNBC: Top CEOs see business impact from coronavirus lingering until at least the end of 2021
June 28
U.S. Census Bureau: Weekly Census Bureau Survey Provides Near-Real-Time Info on Businesses
June 27
CPA Practice Advisor: With July 15 Deadline Approaching, 37% of Taxpayers Can’t Pay Because of Covid
June 26
Business Insider: 8 states and cities are pausing their reopenings as coronavirus cases spike — here’s how their plans are changing
Yahoo! Finance: More Than $38 Billion in PPP Loans for Small Firms Canceled
CNN: Unemployment claims have fallen for 3 months, but millions still need jobless benefits
The Wall Street Journal: Small Businesses Raced to Spend PPP Funds but Covid-19 Pandemic Drags On
The New York Times: Is a Pandemic the Right Time to Start a Business? It Just Might Be
June 25
The Wall Street Journal: U.S. Initial Jobless Claims Steady at 1.5 Million in Latest Week
The Hill: IRS to pay interest on refunds issued after April 15
CNBC: Small businesses expect to fail. Here’s what will happen to their PPP loans.
Reuters: U.S. layoffs remain elevated as weak demand persists after businesses reopened
Politico: California to escalate legal battle with gig companies over worker classification
June 24
CNBC: 14% of businesses expect layoffs after using their PPP loan funds
Journal of Accountancy: PPP recipients can apply early for loan forgiveness, SBA says
The Hill: New home sales rose more than 16 percent in May
The New York Times: I.M.F. Predicts Deeper Global Downturn Even as Economies Reopen
June 23
CNBC: Former Wirecard CEO arrested as embattled payment firm’s accounting crisis deepens
Forbes: Justice Department Announces Another PPP Fraud Charge
CNN: Square has started keeping 30% of some retailers’ payments at the worst possible time
USA Today: Bye $600 jobless benefit, eviction reprieve, cash for small firms. COVID-19 relief ending.
CNBC: Here’s why you haven’t received your tax refund
June 22
Forbes: What PPP Loan Borrowers Should Consider When Choosing Between The 8 Or 24 Week Forgiveness Period
The Hill: Small businesses falling behind in economic recovery
The New York Times: New Hope for White-Collar Job Seekers? It Depends on the Job
CNBC: U.S. banks are ‘swimming in money’ as deposits increase by $2 trillion amid the coronavirus
June 21
CNBC: Here are five charts that track how the U.S. economy is recovering from coronavirus
USA Today: IRS expands criteria to withdraw money from retirement plans for those affected by coronavirus
MarketWatch: If You’re Getting a Second Stimulus Check, It’ll Probably Happen by Aug. 8
June 20
Forbes: Here’s How Badly The Coronavirus Has Impacted Americans’ Personal Finances
The New York Times: Vast Federal Aid Has Capped Rise in Poverty, Studies Find
Stanford Business: The Graceful Exit: How to shutter a business when the pandemic forces closure.
June 19
The Wall Street Journal: A New Guide to Air Travel During Coronavirus
Fast Company: Searching for stimulus check updates on Google? Be careful what you click on
Grow: Average stimulus check was $1,800 but it wasn’t enough, study finds, and 25% of people had issues
MarketWatch: Self-employed and considering a PPP loan? There’s good news for you
June 18
CNBC: Jobless claims total 1.5 million, worse than expected as economic pain persists
Forbes: SBA Finally Clarifies PPP Loan Forgiveness Rules: Full Forgiveness For Self-Employed Borrowers
Yahoo! Finance: Powell urges Congressional help for unemployed, municipalities as economy recovers from coronavirus
Vox: How the new rules for the Paycheck Protection Program help small-business owners
June 17
USA Today: Extra $600 in weekly unemployment benefits runs out next month. Here’s how to prepare
CNN: America just had its biggest monthly surge in retail sales. But that’s not the full story
The Hill: IRS says stimulus checks belong to residents, not nursing homes
NPR: With Tax Deadline Looming, IRS Faces Backlog As It Transitions Out Of COVID-19 Crisis
CNBC: San Francisco supervisor proposes a tax on companies with ‘overpaid’ executives
June 16
Forbes: SBA Opens Up New Grants And Loans For Small Businesses And Independent Contractors: The EIDL Program
The Hill: Congress set for fight over expiring unemployment relief
Vox: How the coronavirus outbreak is roiling the film and entertainment industries
CNBC: 68% of parents are worried about paying for college amid Covid-19
Washington Post: Retail sales spiked 17.7 percent in May, after two-month collapse
June 15
CNN: Why a 2nd shutdown over coronavirus might be worse than the 1st — and how to prevent it
Vox: Nursing homes are especially vulnerable to Covid-19. Here’s what it’s like to work in one.
MarketWatch: For older workers, there are risks if they return to the office—and if they don’t
CNBC: The $100 billion conventions industry is starting to reopen after a months-long coronavirus shutdown
June 14
Politico: Kudlow says $600 additional unemployment checks will end in July
Forbes: Fauci Says ‘Real Normality’ Unlikely For A Year As U.S. Continues Pandemic Slog
The Motley Fool: 2 Signs a Second Stimulus Check Might Be on the Way — and 1 Sign It Might Not
June 13
The Hill: State Department resumes passport services after backlog
CNBC: These entrepreneurs are just about out of their paycheck protection funding. Here’s what’s next
Entrepreneur: 4 Ways Startups Can Prepare to Survive Economic Tumult
June 12
Bloomberg: Mom and Pop Shops Left Holding the Bag in Consumer Card Disputes
Fast Company: Cashless payments have spiked during COVID-19, but don’t expect paper money to disappear
The Hill: US hits 2 million coronavirus cases amid surges in some states
Forbes: What’s Open (And What’s Not) As The IRS Resumes Operations
CNBC: Why are we in a recession if the stock market is recovering?
June 11
The Hill: Fed holds rates near zero, plans no hikes until at least 2022
Fast Company: Main Street Lending Program expanded: Here’s what small businesses need to know
CNN: Another 1.5 million Americans filed for first-time unemployment benefits last week
The New York Times: $130 Billion in Small-Business Aid Still Hasn’t Been Used
June 10
The Hill: Senior official estimates $30 billion in stimulus funds will be stolen through coronavirus scams
CNBC: The U.S. is officially in a recession. Will it actually become a depression?
June 9
CNBC: If you used a chunk of your PPP loan for rent, you can still get some forgiveness
Forbes: The $600 Federal Unemployment Boost Is Set To End July 31. Here’s What Happens Next
Yahoo! News: The US economy is officially in recession
The Hill: Pandemic sparked broadest economic collapse since 1870, World Bank says
Fast Company: Experts predict what it’ll take to find a job in a post-COVID-19 world
June 8
Forbes: Second Stimulus Check And Extra $600 Unemployment Benefit On Life Support After May Jobs Report
The Hill: New Zealand has no active cases of coronavirus: ‘This is a milestone’
Business Insider: The US faces not a V-shaped recovery but a ‘reverse tick shape’ after shocking jobs data, analysts say
June 7
Forbes: October 15 Stimulus Check Registration Deadline: Low Income, Homeless Sign Up Now
The Motley Fool: Still Owed a Tax Refund for 2019? Don’t Do This, or You’ll Have to Wait Months to Get It
Business Insider: The 10 industries where people are returning to work the fastest
June 6
Fast Company: J.C. Penney store closures: A list of all 154 stores closing
CNBC: How movie industry execs see sets changing as filming resumes during coronavirus pandemic
MarketWatch: Some Americans who got laid off are going back to work — here’s which sectors are rehiring
June 5
MarketWatch: U.S. regained 2.5 million jobs in May, unemployment falls to 13.3%, BLS says
The Hill: American business bankruptcies rose 48 percent in May
CNBC: Beware these common scams that specifically target seniors
Forbes: Don’t Expect A Second Stimulus Check
June 4
CNBC: Senate passes bill to give businesses flexibility in spending coronavirus aid, sends it to Trump
Reuters: Bank of America pledges $1 billion to address racial, economic inequality
CNN: AMC Theatres has ‘substantial doubt’ it can remain in business
Forbes: Congress Agrees On Favorable Changes To Paycheck Protection Loans: What Does It Mean For Borrowers?
CNBC: Jobless claims, total unemployment level worse than expected
June 3
Bloomberg: One-Third of America’s Record Unemployment Payout Hasn’t Arrived
CNBC: After a rush for more small business funding, PPP loan money remains untapped
MarketWatch: Work-from-home productivity pickup has tech CEOs predicting many employees will never come back to the office
June 2
MarketWatch: Why small business owners may want to file taxes AFTER July 15 deadline
Forbes: The End Of The Extra $600 Weekly Unemployment Benefits Threatens Rent Payments
Fast Company: Second stimulus check? Here’s the latest update from the slow-moving Senate
Small Business Trends: 46% of Small Businesses Worry About Cash Shortages on Reopening
CNBC: GDP is now projected to fall nearly 53% in the second quarter, according to a Fed gauge
June 1
The New York Times: Grateful for Aid, but Worried About What Comes Next
Forbes: The Insider’s Guide To Reopening America
Fast Company: One-third of small independent farms could go bankrupt in 2020 due to COVID-19
May 31
CNBC: Five charts that track the U.S. economy as states reopen
The Hill: Expanding tax credit for businesses retaining workers gains bipartisan support
May 30
Politico: Millions of paper tax returns go unopened at short-staffed IRS
CNBC: Here are the key tax issues you need to know if you will be working remotely permanently
MarketWatch: ‘A prolonged depression is virtually guaranteed without significant federal aid to state and local governments’
May 29
The New York Times: Millions Relying on Pandemic Aid Can See Its End, and They’re Scared
CNBC: Kudlow says there are encouraging signs from reopening states, sees very strong economic rebound
USA Today: House passes PPP bill giving small businesses more time, flexibility to access small business loans
Bloomberg: U.S. Consumer Spending Plunges While Stimulus Boosts Incomes
Vox: What’s up with the housing market in the pandemic: Why housing prices aren’t dropping
May 28
CNBC: Another 2.1 million file jobless claims, but total unemployed shrinks
Forbes: Don’t Mistake Your Stimulus Check (Or Debit Card) For Junk Mail
The Hill: Fed: Sharp economic decline in May leaves businesses ‘pessimistic’ about recovery
Vox: The US has reached a grim milestone: 100,000 coronavirus deaths
Accounting Today: 10 takeaways on the PPP loan forgiveness application
CNBC: New college graduates might not have to pay their student loans for three years
Bloomberg: Big Bankruptcies Sweep the U.S. in Fastest Pace Since May 2009
Brandwatch: Report: Will Covid-19 Change Consumer Behavior in the Long Term?
May 27
Journal of Accountancy: PPP forgiveness guidance issued as Congress mulls changes
Tax Foundation: In Some States, 2020 Estimated Tax Payments Are Due Before 2019 Tax Returns
Vox: The pandemic could change air travel forever
The Hill: IRS reduces donor disclosure requirements for some tax-exempt groups
May 26
CNBC: New home sales rose slightly in April, defying expectations of a huge 22% drop, as prices fall
USA Today: Back to school? 1 in 5 teachers are unlikely to return to reopened classrooms this fall, poll says
MarketWatch: Try these workarounds if you’re struggling with IRS delays
CNN: As death toll nears 100,000, some Americans break from social distancing during holiday weekend
Forbes: Answers To Your Most Frequently Asked Questions On PPP, EDIL And Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
May 25
The Hill: Women suffering steeper job losses in COVID-19 economy
Forbes: June Will Have A Lot To Say About The College Sports Landscape For 2020
May 24
The New York Times: Pay Cuts Become a Tool for Some Companies to Avoid Layoffs
CNBC: Big changes could be coming for student loan borrowers
The Hill: Overwhelming majority of publicly traded firms have not returned small-business loans: review
Forbes: Here’s When Major Companies Say Workers Can Return To The Office
May 23
CNBC: Your student loans are on pause, but check your credit score
Forbes: These 10 States Have The Highest Record Unemployment Rates
The Hill: Remote working takes off for Twitter, Facebook, tech companies
Fast Company: IRS second stimulus check: Here’s the latest update and why you shouldn’t expect one anytime soon
May 22
The Hill: Here’s where your state falls on the scale of most to least reopened
The New York Times: What Flying This Summer Will Look Like
Politico: At least a quarter of the workforce is out of a job. How much worse will it get?
Fast Company: Live COVID-19 economy tracker reveals timeline of cases and unemployment in each state
NBC News: Congress is moving to another round of coronavirus relief. Here are the battle lines.
May 21
NBC News: New weekly figures show almost 40 million people lost their job since the pandemic
CNBC: More than half of small businesses are looking to have PPP funds forgiven, survey says
The Hill: Mastercard won’t ask staff to return to office until virus concerns abate
Forbes: SBA Approving Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs): What You Need To Know
Los Angeles Times: California ending coronavirus halt on filming; protocols due Monday
May 20
The Hill: IRS plans to bring some employees back to their offices in June
Forbes: 60% Of America’s CFOs Don’t Expect A Return To Normal Until At Least 2021
CNN: For small businesses, survival may hinge on closing streets
NPR: Facebook Launches Virtual Shopping Mall, Saying It Will Help Small Businesses
Fast Company: Minority business owners are getting shut out from coronavirus relief. Here’s what can help
The Hill: Colleges alter fall schedules as COVID-19 models suggest December surge
May 19
CNBC: Workers who still have their jobs are happier but working harder: CNBC survey
The Hill: Recipients of PPP loans face big decision on Monday
Business Insider: Instead of relief checks, 4 million Americans will get prepaid debit cards this week, Treasury says
Forbes: IRS Adds Phone Reps To Answer Questions About Stimulus Checks
CNBC: SoftBank values WeWork at $2.9 billion, down from $47 billion a year ago
May 18
The Wall Street Journal: U.S. Expected to Revise Small-Business Aid Program
Fast Company: 6 considerations for planning a return to the office (even when you don’t know everything)
Forbes: SBA Releases Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application: A Deep Dive
The New York Times: The Future of Travel: How the industry will change after the pandemic
CNBC: Tax surprise awaits small businesses that can’t deduct some expenses covered by PPP
May 17
The Hill: Secret Service unearths overseas fraud ring stealing millions in unemployment benefits
Politico: Coronavirus could push Social Security to insolvency before 2030
Business Insider: There are fears the US faces a coronavirus-driven meat shortage, but analysts say there’s actually plenty to go around
Fast Company: ‘Contact tracer’ is the hot well-paying job of our era, and you can train to be one for free
Vox: After the coronavirus pandemic, group fitness will never be the same
May 16
Politico: House approves $3 trillion coronavirus relief package
The Hill: Bipartisan bill aims to help smallest businesses weather the coronavirus crisis
The New York Times: J.C. Penney, 118-Year-Old Department Store, Files for Bankruptcy
Fast Company: This unemployment map shows how millions of job losses are impacting each state
May 15
CNBC: Firms that took a PPP loan under $2 million are about to get a break
The Hill: Less than 40 percent of small businesses have received emergency coronavirus loans: Census Bureau
Business Insider: Salesforce will let employees work from home for the rest of the year, even after offices have reopened
CNBC: Microsoft and UnitedHealth offer companies free app to screen employees for coronavirus
The Washington Post: Small business used to define America’s economy. The pandemic could change that forever.
Politico: Job losses have now hit 40% of low-income homes
The Week: The next phase of America’s coronavirus problem is a massive housing crisis
May 14
Forbes: Why This New Treasury Guidance Is Great News For PPP Loan Borrowers
Fortune: Round 2 of stimulus checks? House plan would send $1,200 per person—including children
CNBC: Weekly jobless claims total 2.981 million, bringing coronavirus tally to 36.5 million
The Hill: Americans’ charitable giving at new low: Gallup
Fast Company: Twitter will let employees work from home permanently. Will other companies follow?
May 13
CNBC: House Democrats unveil new $3 trillion coronavirus relief bill
The Wall Street Journal: PPP Changes Trip Up Small Businesses
USA Today: April grocery store prices made highest jump in more than 40 years
CNN: California’s main universities not likely to return to campus this fall
The Washington Post: Small business used to define America’s economy. The pandemic could change that forever.
May 12
The Hill: Boeing chief: Major airline will ‘most likely’ fold in next few months
Forbes: Yes, Your Extra $600 In Unemployment Is Taxable Income
CBS News: 20 million Americans still waiting for their stimulus checks
Politico: Pro chefs explain what the food industry needs to survive
Bloomberg: Small Firms Join Rush to Return Loans After Rules Revisions
May 11
CNBC: American companies spent years in an economic boom. Then the coronavirus hit
The New York Times: The Airline Business Is Terrible. It Will Probably Get Even Worse.
Forbes: Here’s How The Coronavirus Recession Compares To The Great Recession
Vox: Actual unemployment could be at peak Great Depression levels, say White House advisers
USA Today: Small businesses face rise of ‘friendly fraud’
May 10
The Hill: Officials warn of worsening economic woes after dismal April jobs report
CNBC: Hardest-hit industries: Nearly half the leisure and hospitality jobs were lost in April
Fast Company: Hotel bookings plummet more than 85% as the travel industry faces an existential crisis
May 9
CNBC: IRS sets May 13 deadline to submit direct deposit information for stimulus checks
The Hill: Democrats rally behind monthly $2,000 relief checks
Vox: Government loans meant to bail out small businesses could become a financial burden themselves
Politico: Cannabis employees are in high demand during economic crash
CNBC: It pays to stay unemployed. That might be a good thing
May 8
CNN: Record 20.5 million American jobs lost in April. Unemployment rate soars to 14.7%
Politico: California faces $54B budget deficit
The Hill: Tech firms emerge as big winners in new COVID-19 economy
CNBC: White House weighs pushing tax deadline back to Sept. 15
The New York Times: Neiman Marcus, a Symbol of Luxury, Files for Bankruptcy
May 7
CNBC: US weekly jobless claims total 3.169 million, bringing seven-week tally to 33.5 million
ABC News: Airfares could rise 50% with onboard social distancing, industry group warns
Forbes: PPP Borrowers And False Certifications: SBA Extends Amnesty Under Safe Harbor
The Washington Post: SBA slashes disaster-loan limit from $2 million to $150,000, shuts out nearly all new applicants
Bloomberg: U.S. Consumer Comfort Sinks for Seventh Week on Finances Views
May 6
Forbes: Congressional Leaders Tell Treasury That PPP Borrowers Should Be Entitled To Deductions
The Hill: DOJ investigating possible fraud in small business relief program
Bloomberg: U.S. Companies Cut a Record 20.2 Million Jobs, ADP Says
Journal of Accountancy: SBA issues PPP guidance on laid-off employees who refuse to be rehired
CNBC: This tax break is up in the air for employers who furloughed workers
May 5
The Hill: Half of new small-business loan funds allotted in first week
Bloomberg: It’s Only May, But Christmas Is Already in Doubt
CBS News: Gold’s Gym files for bankruptcy after blow from coronavirus pandemic
Politico: USDA to buy $470M of produce, dairy and seafood
CNBC: Consumer debt hits new record of $14.3 trillion
May 4
The Hill: Obstacles mount for deal on next coronavirus bill
Forbes: Macy’s, Costco, Trader Joe’s, Zappos Approaching Return Of Retail From Many Angles
NBC News: What states are reopening? See where lockdowns have been lifted in each state.
Fast Company: No face mask? No Uber for you
CNBC: As traditional college campuses shut down, online schools get their chance to shine
May 3
The Hill: Retail chains face uphill battle getting shoppers back in stores
USA Today: Besides millions of layoffs and plunging GDP, here’s another worry for economy: Falling prices
Bloomberg: U.S. Economy Poised to Mirror the Post-WWII Glory
CNBC: As coronavirus pandemic pushes more grocery shoppers online, stores struggle to keep up with demand
May 2
The Daily Beast: Another Thing the Virus Could Kill: More Than 1,000 Colleges and Universities
The Hill: Small businesses face big decisions on reopening
Forbes: 10 Things Freelancers Can Do To Weather The Coronavirus
The New York Times: #CancelRent Is New Rallying Cry for Tenants. Landlords Are Alarmed.
CNBC: These business owners couldn’t get a forgivable loan at first. Then it was easy.
May 1
The Hill: IRS: Companies who receive PPP loans will not qualify for tax deductions
CNBC: Wells Fargo will no longer accept applications for home equity lines of credit
Politico: Justice Department launches probe of small business loans
Forbes: Here’s A Look At The Impact Of Coronavirus (COVID-19) On Colleges And Universities In The U.S.
Entrepreneur: To Survive the COVID-19 Crisis, You Have to Think Long-Term
April 30
Bloomberg: Job Losses Deepen in Pandemic With U.S. Tally Topping 30 Million
The Wall Street Journal: Stimulus Checks Sent to Dead Relatives Should Be Returned, Mnuchin Says
CNBC: Big banks temporarily shut out of small business loan portal, Treasury and SBA announce
The Washington Post: How the pandemic consumed the labor market
Fast Company: An epidemiologist on what steps to take if you are preparing to reopen your business
April 29
The Hill: US economy contracts at 4.8 percent rate, most since Great Recession
Business Insider: Award-winning chef Andrew Zimmern says restaurants are facing a near-extinction event and pinpoints the real problems in America’s supply chain
Forbes: 11 Tax Tips For The Unemployed During The COVID-19 Pandemic
CBS News: Trump invokes Defense Production Act to keep meat processing plants open amid coronavirus crisis
April 28
Politico: Mnuchin warns big companies of criminal penalties over small business loans
Los Angeles Times: Having trouble with the IRS site? Try all caps — yes, really
CNN: Glitches hamper second round of small business loan funding
The Hill: Poll: Almost 9 in 10 concerned about economic collapse
CNBC: Food banks are closing and losing their workforce because of the coronavirus
April 27
The Hill: Small business coronavirus loan program reopens under crush of demand
Forbes: Need A Loan Now That The Paycheck Protection Program Is Running Again? Try These Nonbank Lenders
The New York Times: The Tax-Break Bonanza Inside the Economic Rescue Package
CNBC: Public companies took far more small business loans than first thought — here’s the latest tally
The Hill: US capping how much banks can lend as part of coronavirus emergency program
April 26
Entrepreneur: Thank You, Small Business
Forbes: For Up To 100% PPP Loan Forgiveness, Take These 3 Steps The Very Moment You Get Your Loan
The Hill: Scammers pounce as stimulus checks start flowing
Bloomberg: The Back-to-Work Math Gets Messy for America’s Newly Unemployed
CNN Business: ‘The food supply chain is breaking,’ Tyson says as plants close
April 25
The Hill: IRS announces deadline for SSI, VA recipients to quickly get stimulus payments for children
CNBC: Hollywood’s small businesses in crisis as coronavirus shuts everything down
Tax Foundation: A Visual Guide to Unemployment Benefit Claims
Fast Company: How to protect your work-from-home computer from cyberattacks
CNBC: Germans aren’t shopping despite stores being open — experts explain why
April 24
The New York Times: House Passes Relief for Small Businesses and Aid for Hospitals and Testing
The Hill: Trump signs $484 billion coronavirus relief package
CNBC: Tech companies pull back on hiring, flashing another grim warning sign for the U.S. economy
Forbes: Taxpayer Advocate Announces New Tool To Assist With Claiming Stimulus Checks
Politico: Small business loans to restart Monday, Rubio says
Deadline: Coronavirus Kills “Unrecoverable” Los Angeles On-Location Production For 2020, FilmLA Says
CNBC: Some gig workers are getting $0 in unemployment benefits
The Hill: More than 6 percent of US mortgages in forbearance: analysis
April 23
The Hill: 5 things to know about the latest coronavirus relief bill
CNBC: New $310 billion in aid for small businesses is likely already used up, banks say
ABC News: 4.4 million more people file for unemployment in coronavirus crisis
Homelight: Should I Sell My House Now or Wait Until the Coronavirus Eases Up?
Fast Company: Here’s where all the SBA economic injury disaster loans and advances have gone so far
CNBC: Gap warns it might not have enough cash for operations, as it stops paying rent
MSN: The US economy has now erased all job gains since the Great Recession
April 22
Forbes: Ready. Set. Go. Small Businesses And The Race For Round 2 PPP Funds
The Hill: Five threats to US food supply chains
The New York Times: Pandemic’s Costs Stagger the Nursing Home Industry
CBS News: Minority-owned small businesses could see relief in $484 billion aid package
Forbes: 4 Business Trends Emerging From COVID-19
April 21
CNBC: Senate strikes deal on $484 billion relief package for small business, hospitals, testing
Bloomberg: Schumer Says SBA Loan Deal Reached; White House Says It’s Close
Politico: Banks warn that new small-business funding could evaporate in 2 days
April 20
Politico: Tax-refund delays mount as IRS struggles with snail mail amid shutdown
Vox: Getting unemployment has been a nightmare for millions of people across the country
The Hill: Bipartisan senators propose $500B rescue fund for states
CNBC: Burger chain Shake Shack to return $10 million government loan
The Washington Post: Coronavirus recession could plunge tens of millions into poverty, new report warns
Politico: Negotiators still fighting behind the scenes on latest relief package
The New York Times: Youth Sports Worry About Weathering Pandemic, and Future Play
April 19
MSN: Coronavirus stimulus checks: Where is the missing money going?
The Hill: House prepares to vote on coronavirus aid package as soon as Wednesday
Forbes: Proposal: Cancel Rent And Mortgages Due To Coronavirus
CNN Business: Experts say it may be time for grocery stores to ban customers from coming inside because of Covid-19
April 18
Bloomberg: Giant U.S. Lenders Outpaced by Rivals in Small-Business Rescue
CNBC: 24 Hour Fitness weighs bankruptcy as coronavirus pushes fitness industry to brink
The New York Times: Coronavirus Cases at D.C. Whole Foods Highlight Risks Facing Grocery Workers
Forbes: Six Numbers That Show How Hard The Travel Industry Is Being Hit By The Coronavirus Shutdown
April 17
CNBC: Coronavirus bill talks will go through the weekend after small business funds dry up, Schumer says
The Hill: Fresh produce goes to waste as coronavirus wrecks supply chains
Los Angeles Times: California food workers will get extra paid sick leave amid coronavirus crisis
New York Post: Big restaurant chains take $30M in coronavirus loans meant for small businesses
CNBC: Homebuilding just had its worst month since 1984. What traders see ahead for the group
The Hill: Millions wait for virus relief checks in major test for IRS
April 16
The Hill: Small business loan program runs out of funds amid debate over new bill
NBC News: Delays to coronavirus stimulus cash cause angst, confusion: ‘This is all just insane’
CNBC: Freelancers in the movie industry are particularly vulnerable as box office revenue plummets to zero
Fast Company: 7 ways of doing business by Zoom that are here to stay
Fortune: The IRS launched its ‘Get My Payment’ portal for tracking your stimulus check status
April 15
CNBC: 7.5 million small businesses are at risk of closing, report finds
Crunchbase: Layoff Data Report: Startups Under Fire Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Politico: 11 surprising industries the coronavirus downturn is affecting
Los Angeles Times: 10 more businesses face charges for violating Garcetti’s coronavirus order to close
The Hill: Retail sales plunge 8.7 percent in March, biggest drop on record
April 14
The Hill: Food supply worries grow after outbreak closes Smithfield meat plant
Newsweek: When will the IRS ‘get my payment’ stimulus check app launch?
Politico: IMF predicts global contraction on par with Great Depression
Fortune: Are SBA small business loans running out? Here’s what we know so far
USA Today: Can these 10 retailers avoid permanent store closings amid coronavirus pandemic?
April 13
MSNBC: Newark introduces ‘Be Still Mondays’, asking essential businesses to shut down once a week
The Hill: Travel industry presses Congress for $600B boost to small-business loans
CNN Business: One of the largest pork processing facilities in the US is closing until further notice
Vox: Coronavirus stimulus checks are on the way — if you haven’t gotten one already
The Hill: Airline travel has dropped 96 percent amid coronavirus
April 12
Business Insider: Cruise ship bookings for 2021 are already on the rise despite multiple COVID-19 outbreaks
The Washington Post: ‘It feels like a war zone’: As more of them die, grocery workers increasingly fear showing up at work
The Hill: Arts, struggling to survive pandemic, face a longer road to recovery
Politico: Small business loan effort might be less generous than advertised
The New York Times: Fitness Instructors Flock Online to Pump You Up
April 11
The Hill: First coronavirus relief checks hit Americans’ bank accounts
CNBC: Fed’s Quarles says Main Street lending program should be running in 2 or 3 weeks
Fast Company: The architecture industry is getting slammed by COVID-19
CNBC: How restaurants plan to survive widespread layoffs from the coronavirus pandemic
Politico: Farmers left to jockey for bite of rescue funds
Vox: Many small businesses are being shut out of a new loan program by major banks
April 10
The Hill: JPMorgan predicts 20 percent unemployment, 25 million job losses
Politico: Treasury expected to get started on stimulus payments Friday
Bloomberg Tax: IRS Not Processing Paper Returns, Urges Electronic Filing
Fast Company: More than 16 million people have lost their jobs in the last three weeks
TaxBuzz: Track Your Economic Impact Payment in the New IRS Portal
The Hill: Walmart CEO says company sold enough toilet paper in 5 days for every American to have a roll
April 9
Bloomberg: Missed Rent Payments Cascade Across the Real Estate Industry
Fast Company: Can fine dining survive COVID-19? Chef Daniel Humm of Eleven Madison Park isn’t so sure
MarketWatch: The CEO who built Cisco into a powerhouse has a sobering coronavirus diagnosis: At least nine months of economic pain
Politico: IRS temporarily shutters its last service center
The Hill: Senate blocks dueling coronavirus relief plans
Bloomberg: Millennials Are Getting Stung by Back-to-Back Global Crises
April 8
Fortune: The coronavirus might have upended the concept of the best companies of the year
Fast company: The COVID-19 economy is devastating for creative workers. Here’s how to navigate it
Washington Post: IRS to begin issuing $1,200 coronavirus payments April 9, but some Americans won’t receive checks until September, agency plan says
April 7
Daily News: LA County giving $10,000 each to businesses as coronavirus hits bottom lines
Barrons: The Dow Is Soaring on Optimism About Covid-19. Travel Stocks Are Rising.
Industry week: Are You Compliant with COVID-19 Leave Laws?
Bloomberg: Pelosi Says Next Stimulus Round Will Be $1 Trillion or More
April 6
CBS News: Wells Fargo stops taking applications for Paycheck Protection Program loans
The Hill: Yellen: Unemployment already likely at 12-13 percent
The Wall Street Journal: Big Restaurant, Hotel Chains Won Exemption to Get Small Business Loans
MarketWatch: Retailers lost 46,200 jobs in March but could lose millions by May
The Hill: Bank of America sees $33B boom in coronavirus rescue loan applications
April 3
The Washington Post: Thousands flood banks as federal small-business loan program begins with bankers expressing worries
CNN: The coronavirus pandemic has been catastrophic for house cleaners and nannies
CNBC: Bank of America’s small business loan portal is up, making it the first major bank to begin program
NPR: U.S. Lost 701,000 Jobs In March; Much Worse To Come
The Hill: Poll: Almost one in four small businesses are two months or less away from closing permanently
Forbes: Coronavirus Business Tracker: How The Private Sector Is Fighting The COVID-19 Pandemic
The New York Times: Trump Administration Scales Back Paid Leave in Coronavirus Relief Law
April 2
NPR: A Dismal Record: Nearly 10 Million Filed For Unemployment In Last 2 Weeks
Entrepreneur: How to Obtain an SBA Coronavirus PPP Loan and Have It Forgiven
USA Today: Here are the companies mass hiring during the coronavirus pandemic
Fast Company: Unemployment benefits for gig workers and freelancers: Here’s what we know so far
Politico: Social Security recipients won’t need tax return to receive stimulus payment
Forbes: Nearly 700,000 Retail Workers Out Of Jobs So Far Because Of Coronavirus
The Hill: 7 industries lobbying for more stimulus
April 1
The Hill: Trump calls on Congress to restore tax deductions for business meals, entertainment
Politico: Coronavirus hits the economy where it hurts: Consumer confidence
CountingWorks: Commercial Tenants: Dealing With COVID-19 Shutdowns and Your Lease Obligations
Fast Company: What is an ‘essential’ business anyway? A cheat sheet for getting through the COVID-19 pandemic
Politico: States overwhelmed by previously unimaginable layoff numbers
CNN: What will travel look like after coronavirus?
The Hill: Poll – 28 percent of Americans say they’ve already lost wages due to coronavirus
March 31
Fast Company: What is ‘force majeure’? The legal term you’ll be hearing a lot during the coronavirus crisis
Bloomberg: Goldman Sachs Sees 34% Plunge in U.S. GDP and 15% Unemployment
Barron’s: What the 1918 Flu Can Teach Us About Avoiding an Economic Meltdown
Los Angeles Times: Restaurants are pivoting to takeout and delivery. Will it be enough to survive?
Wodify Blog: Coronavirus/COVID-19: Guide for Gym Owners
Touch Bistro: Restaurant Marketing Ideas During Coronavirus
The Hill: Coronavirus poses new threat to mortgage industry
The Daily Beast: Do I Have to Pay My Rent or Mortgage During the Pandemic?
March 30
Fast Company: The coronavirus crisis is hitting childcare workers especially hard
CNBC: A food crisis looms as coronavirus forces farms to stay idle and countries hoard supplies
Forbes: Malls Survived The Retail Apocalypse, But Coronavirus Threatens To Be Their Armageddon
Bloomberg Businessweek: Boutique Fitness Studios Reduce to a Staff of One to Save Their Business
March 29
The Wall Street Journal: White House Extends Social-Distancing Guidelines Until End of April
Forbes: Beware Of Stimulus Check Scams And Related Hoaxes
The Hill: Trump floats restoring full corporate tax deduction for meals as coronavirus derails restaurants
Politico: Cannabis finds its moment amid coronavirus outbreak
Forbes: Zero Contact Everything: Coronavirus Causes The Rapid Rise Of ‘No Touch’ Retail
March 28
The New York Times: David Chang isn’t sure the restaurant industry will survive Covid-19
Forbes: IRS Continues To Limit Operations Due To Coronavirus Crisis, But Will Still Issue Tax Refunds
CNBC: New Yorkers have until July 15 to file state tax returns, Cuomo confirms
Fox Business: Coronavirus stimulus checks: Should you wait to file your 2019 tax returns?
Forbes: How To Maximize Your Coronavirus Stimulus Check
March 27
The Hill: House passes $2 trillion coronavirus relief bill, with Trump to sign quickly
The Wall Street Journal: How the Coronavirus Paid Leave Rules Apply to You
Politico: House to pass $2 trillion coronavirus package — but not without last-minute drama
The Wall Street Journal: Construction Companies Lobby to Keep Working as Coronavirus Spreads
Fast Company: An official World Health Organization COVID-19 app is coming soon
March 26
Forbes: What To Do About Your Student Loans During The Coronavirus (COVID-19) Crisis
The Wall Street Journal: Small Businesses in Limbo as They Await Coronavirus Assistance for Them
Politico: More questions and answers about the coronavirus checks
Fast Company: Applying for a small business disaster loan? What to know about the COVID-19 stimulus package
Forbes: When You File Your 2019 Tax Return Will Impact Your Stimulus Payment
Tax Foundation: Tracking State Legislative Responses to COVID-19
Forbes: How Will The Coronavirus Bill’s Individual Tax Payments Work?
March 25
The Hill: White House, Senate reach deal on $2 trillion stimulus package
Politico: Here’s what’s in the $2 trillion stimulus package — and what’s next
Fast Company: Coronavirus stimulus checks: What we know so far
The Hill: New York Governor Cuomo: ‘Numbers don’t work’ in ‘terrible’ Senate stimulus package
Fast Company: What to do if you’re laid off during COVID-19: Start with these unemployment resources
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