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Breaking News: U.S. Tax Filing Day Moved From April 15 To July 15, 2020
“We are moving Tax Day from April 15 to July 15,” Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin announced on Twitter.
By Dareh Gregorian
Tax Day is being pushed back until July while the nation copes with the effects of the coronavirus, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin announced Friday.
“At @realDonaldTrump’s direction, we are moving Tax Day from April 15 to July 15. All taxpayers and businesses will have this additional time to file and make payments without interest or penalties,” Mnuchin said in a pair of tweets.
“I encourage all taxpayers who may have tax refunds to file now to get your money.”
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The announcement follows one earlier this week that individuals and businesses would be allowed to delay paying their 2019 tax billsfor 90 days past the usual April 15 deadline.
Mnuchin said then that individuals would be able to delay paying up to $1 million in tax payments, while corporations would be able to defer payment on up to $10 million. Individuals and corporations would not be subject to interest or penalty payments during that period of time, Mnuchin said.
The delay is part of an effort to keep $300 billion in the economy while people and companies deal with the unprecedented financial impact caused by the coronavirus.
In its Wednesday announcement on the initial 90-day delay, the Internal Revenue Service cautioned that the delay applied only to federal income taxes, not state income taxes.
“Taxpayers also will need to file income tax returns in 42 states plus the District of Columbia,” the agency said on its website. “State filing and payment deadlines vary and are not always the same as the federal filing deadline. The IRS urges taxpayers to check with their state tax agencies for those details.”
The Treasury Department was expected to comment later Friday.
David Gura contributed.
See Who’d Be Eligible For Coronavirus Checks Under Senate GOP Plan
See Who’d Be Eligible For Coronavirus Checks Under Senate GOP Plan
(The direct payments to many Americans would be means-tested based on their income)
By Adam Edelman, Sahil Kapur, and Julie Tsirkin
The plan unveiled Thursday night by Senate Republicans to provide direct cash assistance to help Americans hurt by the coronavirus pandemic would send checks of up to $1,200 per person in a one-time payment — and payments would be based on income.
Under the plan, the details of which were revealed on the Senate floor by Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., individuals making up to $75,000 annually would be eligible for a $1,200 check from the federal government.
The cash would be delivered in a one-time payment. President Donald Trump and Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin had in recent days pushed for Americans to get two payments.
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Married couples who file their taxes jointly would have to make less than $150,000 to qualify for their payment, which would be $2,400.
From there, according to McConnell’s proposal, the payments would decrease. For individuals, the sum of the payment would fall by $5 for each $100 earned over $75,000.
For married couples earning more than $150,000, the payment would also decline gradually, and it would phase out completely for couples making more than $198,000, according to the plan.
The checks, however, would reduce to $600 (or $1,200 for married couples) for taxpayers who have little or no income tax liability but have at least $2,500 in qualifying income, according to a GOP summary of the plan.
“These recommendations would blunt the impact for most Americans and limit the damage to the U.S. economy,” Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, said in a statement. “These recommendations won’t be the end of the congressional response to the coronavirus.”
The income levels the government would review to make the cash payout determinations would be based on 2018 tax returns, McConnell said.
The direct cash payment proposal is part of a broader stimulus package to combat the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus Cancels Evansville National Mock Trial Championship
Coronavirus Cancels Evansville National Mock Trial Championship
The 2020 National Mock Trial Championship scheduled to take place in Evansville this May has been canceled due to coronavirus crisis, leaving event organizers heartbroken and disappointed.
Charles Dunlap, executive director of the Indiana Bar Foundation, said the decision to scrub this year’s competition was made March 12 at the recommendation of the Indiana team coordinating the mock trial event. The decision, he said, was based solely on public health and safety concerns. All the other elements needed for hosting the competition, such as financial support and volunteers, were in place.
The bar foundation had successfully pitched Evansville three years ago as a host site. Organizers were excited to welcome the championship that was expected to bring roughly 900 high school students, teachers, parents, attorneys and judges to Evansville May 6-9.
Since being named a host site in 2017, the bar foundation and members of the Indiana legal profession had been working to make sure everything needed was ready for the championship. Dunlap noted to have the event canceled after putting in all the effort and being within two months of seeing everything come to fruition was especially disappointing.
“It really does feel like somebody just pulled the rug out from under you,†he said, noting the idea that the national championship would be called off was not something anyone contemplated even a few weeks ago.
Perhaps underscoring the excitement around the state about having the national championship in Indiana was the success of the fundraising. Dunlap credited fundraising chair attorney Don Lundberg with collecting more than $250,000 in donations from across Indiana.
In an announcement posted to its website last week, the National High School Mock Trial Championship Board said it was canceled with a heavy heart.
“We have reached this decision after consultation with local boards of health and hand-in-hand with the Indiana Bar Foundation,†the statement said. “(T)hat organization and its volunteers have our profound gratitude.
“We were excited by what they had planned for May, and we know that it would have been a fantastic experience had events beyond their control not intervened.â€
Dunlap said there is a possibility Evansville may be able to host the 2021 national competition. However, that would require Michigan to move its plans to host the national championship to 2022 and Arkansas bump to 2023. Those states are still determining what they can do.
Ascension St. Vincent Updates Visitor Restrictions Across the State
Ascension St. Vincent has updated temporary visitor restrictions at all hospitals across the state to limit the spread of viral respiratory infections, including COVID-19. No visitors will be allowed (exceptions outlined below).
Given the rapidly evolving situation related to COVID-19, the following visitor restrictions are now in effect. They apply to all Ascension St. Vincent hospitals in Indiana to limit the risk of exposure for visitors, patients, caregivers, and employees. This is being done in alignment with the latest recommendations from public health authorities and city and state officials.
No visitors will be allowed. Exceptions may be made for one visitor for the areas listed below. All visitors must be at least 18 years of age unless they are an emancipated minor, the parent of a patient or other case-by-case exceptions.
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Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at Ascension St. Vincent
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Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
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Labor and Delivery
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Emergency Departments
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Surgery
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End-of-life and other compassionate situations
This temporary restriction will assist in limiting the spread of the COVID-19 virus, ensuring that we are best equipped to provide exceptional care to our patients. We will continue to monitor state and national recommendations and lift these restrictions as soon as it is safe to do so.
We continue to quickly adjust to the recommendations related to COVID-19.
Health Department Announces 4th COVID-19 Death In Indiana
The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) yesterday confirmed the fourth Indiana death from COVID-19. The patient is a Delaware County adult over age 60 who had been hospitalized. No additional information about the patient will be released due to privacy laws.
The death was first announced by the Delaware County Health Department.
As of today, 126 Hoosiers have contracted COVID-19. All but one are adults.
COVID-19 is a respiratory illness caused by a novel, or new, coronavirus that has not been previously identified. The virus causing COVID-19 is not the same as the coronaviruses that commonly circulate among humans and cause mild illness, like the common cold.
For more information, including a list of frequently asked questions, visit www.in.gov/coronavirus and subscribe to receive updates.
FOOTNOTE: Visit the Indiana State Department of Health at http://www.in.gov/isdh/ or follow us on Twitter at @StateHealthIN and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/StateHealthIN.
SULLIVAN AND MCNAMARA SUPPORTS POSTPONING INDIANA’S MAY PRIMARY TO JUNE 2, 2020
SULLIVAN AND MCNAMARA SUPPORTS POSTPONING INDIANA’S MAY PRIMARY TO JUNE 2, 2020
SULLIVAN STATEMENT
 STATEHOUSE (March 20, 2020) – “This is a challenging time for our community and the state, and the health and wellbeing of Hoosiers is a top priority. By postponing the primary election one month, the state will have additional time to prepare and plan, and Hoosiers can use the mail-in absentee ballot process to make sure their vote is counted. While we continue to monitor the evolving situation, it is important to remember Hoosiers stand together and we will address this pandemic one step at a time.”
 FOOTNOTE: State Rep. Holli Sullivan (R-Evansville) represents House District 78,
which includes portions of Vanderburgh and Warrick counties.
MCNAMARA STATEMENT
 STATEHOUSE (March 20, 2020) – “Indiana is facing unprecedented times that require decisive leadership. Governor Holcomb and Secretary Lawson are keeping Hoosiers’ health and safety a top priority by moving the primary election to June. We will also maintain the integrity of our election process while making sure Hoosiers have access to mail-in absentee ballots. Communities across the state are feeling the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, and our local, state and federal leaders will continue taking proactive steps to avoid spreading the virus further.”
 FOOTNOTE: State Rep. Wendy McNamara (R-Evansville) represents House District 76, which includes portions of Posey and Vanderburgh counties.
AG Curtis Hill Reports Unlawful Eviction, Foreclosure Proceedings Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
With the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic forcing thousands of Hoosiers into financial hardships, Attorney General Curtis Hill asked consumers today to file complaints with the Office of the Attorney General should eviction or foreclosure proceedings initiate or continue during this public health crisis.
Gov. Eric Holcomb issued an executive order Thursday that prohibits the initiation or continuation of eviction or foreclosure proceedings until Indiana’s public health emergency is terminated. However, the order does not relieve individuals from having to pay their mortgages or rent during this time.
Attorney General Hill encouraged Hoosiers who are unlawfully subjected to these proceedings during the ongoing public health emergency to file a complaint with the Office’s Consumer Protection Division.
“The coronavirus pandemic has left thousands of Hoosiers temporarily unemployed and facing financial distress,†Attorney General Hill said. “It’s important for Hoosier renters and homeowners to be aware of their rights during these difficult times. If you are unlawfully subjected to eviction or foreclosure proceedings during this public health emergency, contact my office. We may be able to help you.â€
If you have issues paying your mortgage or are already in foreclosure proceedings, the Office may be able to assist you. The Office also has the ability to assist tenants with certain issues such as misrepresentations about a property’s condition and failures to provide specific disclosures.
To file a consumer complaint online, click here. If you have questions for the Office of the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division, you may call 1-800-382-5516 or 317-232-6330.
For a summary of your rights as a tenant, you may view this handbook from Indiana Legal Services, Inc.
For up-to-date information about the coronavirus pandemic, please visit the Indiana State Department of Health website at https://www.in.gov/coronavirus/. You may also call the department 24/7 at 1-877-826-0011.
SIMPLE SOLUTIONS
SIMPLE SOLUTIONS
Gavel Gamut By Jim Redwine
Let’s say you have a knotty problem you would like solved, a Gordian Knot type problem for example. Would you be satisfied with Alexander the Great (356-323 BCE) approach? I think not and I think Alexander’s personal tutor, the great problem solver Aristotle (384-322 BCE), would have reproved his famous pupil for hacking the knot in two instead of untying it. Alexander did provide a simple analysis of a complex problem but he did not solve the problem; he only avoided it.
As most of us have unfortunately experienced: for every complex problem, there is a simple wrong answer. Tough problems are tough because they are complex. Complex situations almost always require hard work, imagination, intelligence and often goodwill to resolve. If the first reaction to a hard problem is to seek someone else to blame or if assessing blame is more important than finding a solution, a solution may not be found or may result in even more harm while an effective remedy awaits.
When it comes to addressing problems I respectfully suggest to you, Gentle Reader, that there are at least two large categories of potential problem solvers: (1) those people who through meanness, laziness or ignorance claim the problem cannot, or should not, be solved; and (2) those people who with an open mind and goodwill at least try to find a solution.
We have all unfortunately encountered many officious persons who revel in their occasional positions of power over others and deny help just because they can. Then too, we have all been blessed, and maybe surprised, by a chance encounter with a person who believes if they can help they should. Life is pretty much defined for us by whether we run into more people who are haters or helpers, selfish or selfless, grifters or givers, sophists or sages, or as with our most pressing current problem: (1) public servants and consensus builders; or (2) those who yell “Fire!†in our country’s theater instead of helping to put it out.
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