Accounting lecturer and tax expert Samuel Handwerger at the University of Maryland examines the Biden Administration’s stalled student loan forgiveness program and gives advice for borrowers for the latest repayment pause period.
Tag: Tax Policy
Local Floridians to lose in tax battle between Disney, DeSantis
The Florida House of Representatives voted to revoke Disney World’s special tax status after clashes between the company and Governor Ron DeSantis over the “Don’t Say Gay” Bill. Disney has traditionally been allowed a special tax district, giving the company…
American University Experts Share Insights into President Biden’s Tax Proposal
WHAT: House Democrats and President Biden have announced their plan to increase taxes on corporations and the wealthiest Americans to help pay for trillions in physical infrastructure and “human infrastructure” spending. Experts from American University’s Kogod School of Business and…
Financial management expert to lead Government Finance Research Center at UIC
Deborah Carroll joins the University of Illinois Chicago from the University of Central Florida, where she is an associate professor in the School of Public Administration and the director of the Center for Public and Nonprofit Management
Tax Season Kicks off Tomorrow: Kogod School of Business Tax & Accounting Experts Available for Interviews
WHAT: With changes to tax codes and policies due to COVID-19, tax preparers, CPA’s and individual filers may need additional help to understand the changes. In addition, tax season is shorter, with the IRS accepting taxes starting this Friday, February…

Volunteers receiving government aid while unemployed face scrutiny, bias from public
With the worldwide spike in unemployment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, many people may turn to volunteerism as a way to pass their newly found free time. But new research suggests that volunteers who also receive government aid are often judged negatively as “wasting time” that could be used to find paid employment.

Williamson heads UA Little Rock’s School of Public Affairs
Dr. Anne Williamson, a nationwide expert in housing policy, has been selected as the new director of the School of Public Affairs at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Her research areas include housing policy, community development, citizen participation, and tax policy.