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November Mid-Month Revenue Report

IRS Updates

GET INVOLVED & GROW

Federal Tax Camp (12/7 or 12/8)
Attend Jack Surgent's session at Lombardo's in Randolph next Wednesday or Sue Smith's session at the Sheraton in Framingham next Thursday for an update on this year's major tax law changes, healthcare reform and more. Both sessions will take place from 8:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. Can't attend Jack's conference? Contact Julia Ekelund for live broadcast information.

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Need Help During the Busy Season? – Hire an Intern
Help yourself and provide a valuable work experience that will allow a student to develop skills and abilities that are difficult to learn in a classroom. Make significant cuts in weekend or evening hours for your staff during busy season - hire an intern! Post your internship for free.

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

MassTaxConnect Update
Income, fiduciary and estate taxes are among the 10 tax types to be included in the next major launch for MassTaxConnect, scheduled on December 5. WebFile for Income was closed and most tasks will now be completed using the new system, which also offers additional features. Take advantage of the additional information coming your way, like the opportunity to review your clients’ estimated payments and any DOR notices.

CEO MESSAGE

Dear Hannah,

"We hear it (and you hear it) all the time: staffing is the number one issue facing the accounting profession. Finding them, retaining them and helping them develop into tomorrow’s leaders are struggles for firms and companies alike..."

NETWORKING EVENTS

MSCPA Trivia Night (1/19)
Join us for a night of trivia, food and drinks on Thursday, January 19 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at The Black Rose in Boston! Assemble a team of up to six coworkers to answer questions about everything from sports to history, and from pop culture to food and drinks! Teams of all sizes are welcome. Don't have a team? Sign up as an individual and we will set you up with some fellow geniuses!

Firm Administrator Lunch (1/20)
Back by popular demand, join the MSCPA for a professional issues update, discussion on the Society's offerings and how we can better serve you and your firms. The lunch will take place from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. at McLane Middleton. Reserve your spot today!