News & Updates
IRS Update | September 19, 2023
September 19, 2023
IRS reminder to storm victims in 3 states: File and pay by Oct. 16; most of California, parts of Alabama and Georgia affected
Friday@Five | September 15, 2023
Member Only Content September 15, 2023
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IRS Update | September 15, 2023
September 15, 2023
IRS requests comments on expanding tax certainty and issue resolution programs for business taxpayers
IRS Update | September 15, 2023
September 15, 2023
IRS looks to hire 3,700 employees nationwide to help expand compliance for large corporations and complex partnerships; experienced accountants encouraged to apply for Revenue Agent positions
Ballot Questions
Member Only Content September 14, 2023
Last week, Attorney General (AG) Andrea Campbell’s office certified 34 potential ballot questions for the November 2024 ballot.
IRS Update | September 14, 2023
September 14, 2023
To protect taxpayers from scams, IRS orders immediate stop to new Employee Retention Credit processing amid surge of questionable claims; concerns from tax pros
IRS Update | September 14, 2023
September 14, 2023
Red flags for Employee Retention Credit claims; IRS reminds businesses to watch out for warning signs of aggressive promotion that can mislead people into making improper ERC claims
Joint Committee on Revenue Hearing
Member Only Content September 14, 2023
On Tuesday, the Joint Committee on Revenue held a public hearing and bills related to implementation of a digital advertising tax were heard.
MassCPAs Legislative Brief | September 14, 2023
Member Only Content September 14, 2023
Featuring information on Governor Maura Healey filing a supplemental budget that will enable the Commonwealth to close out FY23, ballot questions for the November 2024 ballot and more.
Supplemental Budget
Member Only Content September 14, 2023
Yesterday, Governor Maura Healey filed a supplemental budget that will enable the Commonwealth to close out Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23).
IRS Update | September 13, 2023
September 13, 2023
IRS: Georgia taxpayers impacted by Idalia qualify for tax relief; Oct. 16 deadline, other dates postponed to Feb. 15
Friday@Five | September 8, 2023
Member Only Content September 08, 2023
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IRS Update | September 8, 2023
September 08, 2023
IRS announces sweeping effort to restore fairness to tax system with Inflation Reduction Act funding; new compliance efforts focused on increasing scrutiny on high-income, partnerships, corporations and promoters abusing tax rules on the books
Beacon Hill’s Fall Agenda
Member Only Content September 07, 2023
House and Senate members are back on Beacon Hill after a recess from formal sessions in August. The two chambers have some unfinished business to work on before the end of the formal sessions for 2023.
Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting
Member Only Content September 07, 2023
Last month, MassCPAs requested the Massachusetts Congressional Delegation sign on to legislation delaying BOI reporting requirements, scheduled to go into effect on January 1, 2024.
MassCPAs Legislative Brief | September 7, 2023
Member Only Content September 07, 2023
Featuring information on Beacon Hill’s fall agenda, preliminary election updates and more.
Preliminary Elections
Member Only Content September 07, 2023
September marks the start of preliminary elections in some local mayoral and city council races. Boston City Council district races have been widely discussed this summer.
August Revenue Collections Total $2.429 Billion
September 06, 2023
DOR Update
IRS Update | September 6, 2023
September 06, 2023
IRS reminds gig workers, self-employed and others of Sept. 15 third quarter estimated tax payment deadline
IRS Update | September 6, 2023
September 06, 2023
IRS accepting applicants for the 2024 Compliance Assurance Process