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South Dakota v. Wayfair: What Does This Mean for Online Retailers?

Though online shopping has been a convenient solution for many busy Americans, people aren’t only buying products online for convenience’s sake — it may also have something to do with the fact that many of those online purchases are tax-free. On June 21 however, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that companies selling products on the …
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5 Time Management Tips to Help You Achieve Your Goals

Everyone looking for success in their professional and personal lives sets goals regularly — even if they’re not writing them down as they think of them. Though you may achieve some of those goals as you get tasks done on your list of things to-do, you’ll find that a good chunk of those goals aren’t …
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Tax Reform and the 529 Savings Plan

Parents love the 529 college savings plan. Under the Small Business and Job Protection Act in 1996, the 529 was originally established as a pre-paid tuition program. Two years later, the IRS created guidelines for tuition plans under Code Section 529. For over a decade, parents have been using the 529 to help their children …
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Key Takeaways from MSATP’s Live: Maryland Volunteer Lawyer Service

The MSATP Facebook Live channel is back with a brand-new feature, and last week’s episode doesn’t disappoint! Before recapping the latest show, we’d like to thank all the members, family and friends who participated in last week’s first of two Battle of Beltway baseball games. The next game will take place at Nationals Park in …
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Key Takeaways from MSATP’s Live: Live From The Annual Convention

The MSATP Facebook Live series came at you LIVE from our Annual Convention in Ocean City, MD! Ellen Silverstein, the MSATP President-Elect, was inducted at the convention and we had the pleasure of having her on the show to discuss some of the exciting upcoming networking and educational opportunities. In case you missed it, you …
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Key Takeaways from MSATP’s Facebook Live: Most Useful Apps for Accounting and Tax Practices

MSATP is back with a brand-new Facebook Live Episode! Last week’s episode opened with an in-depth review of the Save4College State Contribution Program and the Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship that we announced were in works back on our April 26th show. We then had the pleasure of hearing from Michael Blair, owner of Blair …
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Key Takeaways from MSATP’s Facebook Live: Meet Your President Elect

It’s our favorite time of the week! Another great episode of MSATP’s Facebook Live series is up and running and you’ll want to check it out ASAP to get caught up on all the latest happenings in the tax and accounting world. Here’s a quick preview of what you can expect to learn more about …
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Taxpayers Fleeing Maryland

Seems like every couple years MD attempts to implement a sales tax on services. Prior to the last attempt several years ago the tax on services idea was nixed as they discovered many government contractors would simply move their business to N. Va or another “business friendly” state. The powers that be determined MD would …
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Key Takeaways from MSATP’s Facebook Live: Navigating The MSATP Website

Last week’s Facebook Live Episode featured MSATP Board Member and Chair, Barbara J. Smith, who joined us to learn the basics of navigating the MSATP website. The site has tons of useful information about you, the value of MSATP membership status and the latest efforts MSATP is making to improve your practice! Here are some …
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Key Takeaways from MSATP’s Financial Literacy Facebook Live

On last week’s edition, we welcomed Rich Gottfried, Second Vice President of the Society and Chair of the Young Professionals Committee, to discuss the all-important topic of Financial Literacy. We then discussed how the Maryland legislature is attempting to offer college financial savings options for Maryland taxpayers. Read on for a closer look at the …
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