By Jonathan Rivlin, CPA We need to talk. Those four little words are laden with baggage, I know. In the crush of the most insane tax season since 1913, when every thing happened at once, when nothing makes sense, when the rules change daily, when our clients are freaking out and grasping at whatever shred …
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Working From Home: The $250 Recommended Scanner
By Bob Jennings of TaxSpeaker In the same vein as with printers, in today’s technologically based office every home office and workstation must have a quality, high-speed scanner. The scanner should offer duplex scanning, instant compatibility with PDF programs, have a small desktop form factor, and last for many years. We have always used and …
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How to Use Zoom For an MSATP Webinar
How to Join: A few days prior to your webinar, you will receive an email reminder from MSATP Webinars (webinars@msatp.org). On the day of the webinar, click the link in that email to join the webinar. Chat: The in-meeting chat allows you to send messages to the host and panelists. If you have any general questions …
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3 Years of Depreciation Changes
By Bob Jennings of TaxSpeaker The questions about depreciation have become common enough that we think it is time for a central reference chart for all of us for the changes from the TCJA (9/2017), the Budget Bill (12/2019), the Families First Act (3/2020) and the CARES Act (3/2020). Depreciation changes 2018-2020 Description TCJA Effective …
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#TechTips: 2FA Scams (a.k.a SIM Card Swapping)
By Jonathan Rivlin, CPA As a part of the #WFH (Work From Home) movement, security — which has always been important — must take an even higher priority. And also helping our clients stay in business, keep up with all the new federal and state rules and programs, counseling a business owner through the notion …
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#TechTips: PracticeProtect
By Jonathan Rivlin, CPA Greetings from the zombypocalypse, my fellow practitioners! In this latest installment of TechTips, we’re going to cover an app called PracticeProtect. The reason for this is that with the rise of distributive working, aka working from home (WFH), an acronym that I didn’t know existed until a couple weeks ago, there’s …
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MSATP Education Update, Notarization Requirements Updated, & Loan Tracker Website
MSATP Education Update MSATP is modifying our 2020-2021 educational offerings to ensure that you, our valued members, stay safe during this time of uncertainty. As always, we will keep you updated on issues that matter most to you as tax and accounting professionals. Please stay tuned to our website and follow us on social media for the …
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Maryland Biz Relief Wizard, IRS Extends More Deadlines, & New Tax Relief Pages
Maryland Business Relief Wizard | Find the Right COVID-19 Support Resources for Your Business There are numerous local and national programs for businesses in need of emergency support, but understanding which options are relevant for your organization can be a challenge. The Maryland Business Relief Wizard is a tool that helps connect businesses with the resources …
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Paycheck Protection Program
Click the links below to download documents you need. Paycheck Protection Program – Borrower Application Form Paycheck Protection Program – Checklist of Documents Required
Maryland Stay-At-Home Order
MSATP’s Position on the Stay-At-Home Order All persons living in the State of Maryland are ordered, effective as of 8:00 p.m. on March 30, 2020, to stay in their homes or places of residences (20-03-30-01). Tax preparation, accounting, payroll, and bookkeeping are still essential businesses. However, it may be necessary for these businesses to provide …
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