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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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5 Key Takeaways from the Maryland Healthy Working Families Act Facebook Live Stream

Great news! MSATP has launched our Facebook Live stream and the first installment is a must-see! Our inaugural video featured consummate professional and former MSTAP President and CPR Committee Chair, Phyllis Burlage. Phyllis drew on her years of industry experience and thorough research to provide an insightful analysis of the newly-implemented Maryland Healthy Working Families …
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Three Weeks to Renew IRS PTIN

Anyone who is a paid preparer, or assists in preparing federal tax returns, MUST have a PTIN. Your renewal should be completed by December 31, 2017. There is no fee to renew or apply. Additional information: Renew Your PTIN

MSATP Headquarters has Moved to Columbia, Maryland!

MSATP has Moved! We have moved from our previous location in Taneytown, Maryland, to Columbia, Maryland. Our new address is 10630 Little Patuxent Pkwy Ste 146 Columbia, MD 21044

Proposed Rules for Overtime Pay

The U.S. Department of Labor just released new proposed rules regulating who is eligible for overtime pay and it will have employers scrambling to determine how many of their workers will need to be reclassified when new regulations take effect. Currently, the salary threshold for an employee to be exempt from the Fair Labor Standards …
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