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Tax Season Motivation

Tax season is approaching and that can only mean one thing: stress. It’s something everyone must deal with, but for accountants and tax preparers the beginning of the year comes bearing extra challenges. While it can be overwhelming, it’s important to remember that there is light at the end of the tunnel and you can …
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#TechTips: Phishing Emails

By Jonathan Rivlin, CPA, and Al & Christine Giovetti, CPA [Ed. Note – Going forward, Jonathan Rivlin and Al and Christine Giovetti will be co-authoring some short articles for publication in various Maryland Society of Accounting and Tax Professionals newsletters and such. This is the first in that series. Please let us know if you …
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MSATP Hosts First Annual Holiday Soirée

On December 15, 2022, MSATP hosted our first annual Holiday Soirée. The primary goal of the event was to raise funds for the MSA Scholarship Foundation, which has awarded over $1,000,000 in scholarships to accounting students in Maryland. Attendees dressed in their holiday best to enjoy food, drinks, and a fantastic holiday playlist as they …
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Tips for a Smoother CPE Season

Ah, the holidays! While this can be a joyous time, it is equally and undeniably stressful. There are presents to buy and wrap, parties and dinners to attend, and last-minute CPE to obtain! Okay, maybe that last part doesn’t apply to everyone, but it certainly applies to us. Trying to get your credit hours …
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News For Your Week Ahead: September 9, 2022

MSATP Comments on AICPA Letter to IRS MSATP supports the AICPA’s letter asking the IRS to push back the Sept 30 filing deadline for taxpayers to receive penalty relief under of IRS Notice 2022-36. The notice was issued August 24 and provides automatic relief from failure to file penalties for certain 2019 and 2020 returns filed by September 30, 2022. …
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News For Your Week Ahead: August 26, 2022

COVID Tax Relief: IRS Provides Broad-Based Penalty Relief For Certain 2019 and 2020 Returns Due to the Pandemic | IR-2022-155 To help struggling taxpayers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the IRS issued Notice 2022-36, which provides penalty relief to most people and businesses who file certain 2019 or 2020 returns late. The IRS is also taking …
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News For Your Week Ahead: August 19, 2022

In case you missed our email yesterday, check out this week’s MSATP TV: Jonathan Pocius of Payroll Services LLC discussed the new MarylandSaves program. Click the image or link below to watch the lunch and learn! Watch here: MSATP TV: Maryland Saves – YouTube Saving For College: The 529 | By Bob Jennings, TaxSpeaker How do you save for …
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News For Your Week Ahead: August 12, 2022

Tune in for a special episode of MSATP TV, exclusively on our YouTube Channel! Rob Smith of Liscio introduced the Accountants and Bookkeepers Co-Operative Library — a content-driven community. Click the button below to watch the episode! Watch Here: MSATP TV: Circle, The Cooperative Library for Accountants & Bookkeepers – YouTube Imagine a library …
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Volunteer Spotlight: Ron Grafman

Our very first Volunteer Spotlight is with Ron Grafman! Take a look at why Ron believes you should get involved with MSATP as a volunteer. When did you join MSATP? Ron joined MSATP in 1984. Donald Hull was president and the one who signed his certificate. What positions have you held on the …
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News For Your Week Ahead: August 5, 2022

From Markers to Face Masks, Classroom Supplies May Be Tax Deductible | IRS Tax Tip 2022-118 Teachers go above and beyond for their students, often buying classroom supplies needed to make learning successful. The educator expense deduction allows eligible teachers and administrators to deduct part of the cost of technology, supplies and training from their taxes. They …
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