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New COVID-19 Relief Bill & Stimulus Checks

In response to economic hardships caused by COVID-19, lawmakers finally struck a deal on a near-trillion-dollar economic stimulus package. The most anticipated aspect of Covid-relief is the issuance of direct stimulus checks to taxpayers and their dependents. The measure includes an extension of unemployment benefits previously set to expire at the end of the year. The package also includes extensions of earlier pandemic relief programs such as rent assistance and PPP loans. Although the bill still needs to pass the House and Senate, there are numerous implications to explore ahead of voting. What does this new stimulus package mean for you?

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TAX DEADLINE 2020: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

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In these strange and uncertain times nothing is concrete, not even our tax filing deadlines. On March 11, it was announced that the treasury secretary was working with President Trump to extend the March 16th small business deadline, and also the April 15th individual deadline. On March 17th it was confirmed that individuals could delay payment of their taxes by up to 90 days. The filing of their returns is set to remain April 15th. This includes small business returns as well, with their payment deadline pushed back 90 days from their original March 16th deadline. If you owe on your taxes all interest and penalties will be waived during that 90 day period as long as the return was filed timely.

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Two New Mississippi Tax Credits You Need to Know About

There are two new Mississippi tax credits available to individuals who are interested in donating to charity, with the added benefit of a dollar for dollar tax credit.

A Married Filing Joint taxpayer, with an AGI of at least $100,000, can receive up to an $800 credit for a QCO donation and $1,000 credit for a QFCCO donation for a total of $1,800 in tax credits. The list of eligible charities is below:

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