News & Updates

MassCPAs partnered with the Indiana Society of CPAs, Tennessee Society of CPAs, and CPA Crossings to survey CEOs, chief human resource officers, and executive recruiters to determine the key attributes needed for CFO roles. The survey assessed 8 major skill categories and over 80 specific sub-competencies, offering a detailed view of what hiring managers value most in CFO candidates.

Reminder: September is National Preparedness Month; taxpayers should prepare for natural disasters

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Treasury, IRS and DOE announce full applications are open for Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Tax Credit

Featuring new laws on pay transparency and data reporting go into effect on February 1, 2025, information on coalition against scams and scheme threats and more.

IRS reminder: Employer educational assistance programs can still be used to help pay off workers’ student loans through Dec. 31, 2025

IRS provides relief to Ernesto victims throughout the U.S. Virgin Islands; various deadlines postponed to Feb. 3, 2025

Security Summit partners conclude special campaign with reminders to protect tax professionals from identity theft, security threats

IRS encourages people to do an end-of-summer tax checkup to avoid tax surprises next year

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IRS provides relief to South Dakota victims of severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding; various deadlines postponed to Feb. 3, 2025

IRS provides relief to Ernesto victims throughout Puerto Rico; various deadlines postponed to Feb. 3, 2025

Inflation Reduction Act 2-year report card: IRS continues to improve service, modernize online tools, pursue complex taxpayer arrangements used to evade taxes

Featuring DOR mid-month revenue numbers, an update on Boston Mayor Wu's recently introduced legislation to increase taxes on commercial properties and more.

Interest rates remain the same for the fourth quarter of 2024

IRS reminder for schoolteachers: Up to $300 in classroom expenses deductible for 2024

DOR Update

IRS, Security Summit highlight “Security Six” and key steps for tax pros to protect themselves