Author: Thomas Godwin

Thomas Godwin is an assistant professor of accounting at Purdue University. Godwin's research and teaching interests include tax, data analytics, fraud and forensic accounting, financial accounting, ethics and managerial accounting. He has a Ph.D. in Accounting from Purdue University, a M.P.Acc. in Tax from Clemson University, and a B.S. in Accounting from Clemson University. Dr. Godwin is also a licensed CPA and holds a CGMA designation. Dr. Godwin will join the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management in the SC Johnson College of Business at Cornell University in 2023 as a Professor of Practice. He is also a national instructor and contributing editor for Becker Professional Education.

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Why Tax Day Is On April 18 This Year And How Early Spring Became Tax Season

“The tax deadline has been pushed back to April 18 this year, giving those leaving it to the last minute a few extra days. Usually, the day falls on April 15. But why is Tax Day in April anyway?” Thomas Godwin, an assistant accountant professor, writes.

April 18, 2023

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