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AICPA Greatly Concerned About Taxpayers’ and Tax Practitioners’ Ability to Meet Filing Deadlines During Coronavirus Pandemic

Mar 13, 2020 · 1 min read

Washington, D.C. (March 13, 2020) – The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) today expressed its dismay that the Treasury Department and the IRS have yet to provide taxpayers and tax preparers with filing and payment relief given Monday’s impending tax return deadline for many businesses.

“The AICPA appreciates the efforts being made by the Treasury Department and IRS to provide relief to the taxpaying public. However, in light of the uncertainty and challenges caused by the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic, we are disappointed that the Treasury Department and IRS have yet to make an announcement on how relief would help millions of individuals and businesses, and to the CPAs who advise them,” said Edward Karl, CPA, AICPA Vice President of Tax Policy and Advocacy.

The AICPA encourages its members to refer to its resources that can help them manage clients’ needs and their business at this time:

  • On March 11, the AICPA called for the Treasury Department and the IRS to provide relief to all taxpayers in light of the uncertainty and challenges caused by the spread of the coronavirus (press release).

  • The IRS has provided more information on what a national emergency may mean for taxpayers and tax practitioners: IRS Resource Guide on Disaster Assistance and Emergency Relief Program.

  • U.S. states are providing tax filing relief for individuals and businesses. The AICPA has compiled the latest developments on state tax filings related to coronavirus (more here)

  • CPAs’ clients may need assistance with their tax returns and business affairs during this filing season’s uncertainty.Access AICPA guidance and tools.

  • Casualty loss and disaster relief resources are also available (more here)


Media Contact:
Kathy King
202-434-9210
kathy.king@aicpa-cima.com

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