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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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Key Takeaways from MSATP’s Tax Season Wrap-Up Facebook Live

It’s time for you to check out MSATP’s latest Facebook Live Stream installment! Sandy kicks off the episode with an insightful analysis of a few impactful financial consumer bills the legislature passed during its latest session. We then had the pleasure to hear from MSATP President, William Feehley, CPA, as he reflected on an eventful …
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Key Takeaways You Shouldn’t Miss from MSATP’s Maryland Jobs and Tax Act Video

It’s our favorite time of the week once again—the MSATP team just dropped our third Facebook Livestream episode featuring an in-depth analysis of the latest happenings in the tax and financial world! MSATP’s latest video features a dynamic duo of industry experts. First, Phyllis Burlage returns to break down a busy 2018 legislative schedule that …
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3 Key Takeaways From the HSA Legislation Facebook Live Stream

MSATP just rolled out another Facebook Live episode that’s an absolute can’t-miss discussion covering the latest issues in tax and finance! We welcomed back Phyllis Burlage to review a new IRS tax platform, break down an important Health Savings Accounts update, and preview some upcoming legislation. Here’s a quick recap of 3 takeaways we …
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Legal Take on The Maryland Healthy Working Families Act

The Maryland Healthy Working Families Act, which took effect on February 11, 2018, requires employers with 15 or more employees provide their employees with 1 hour of paid sick and safe leave for every 30 hours worked. The Act also requires that employers with 14 or fewer employees provide their employees with unpaid sick and …
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