Dear Hannah,
As summer winds down, we are back in full swing at the Society and armed with everything you need to stay
up-to-date this fall -- from technical issues and legislative updates, to networking events and CPE training.
While our opportunities to learn and engage are bountiful, we don't want to clog
your inbox. That's why we're focused on sending you only the information you need and want. To make that happen, you need to tell us what issues
matter to you. By updating your member profile, we can make sure
that you receive updates and opportunities on topics that will help you learn and grow in your career. As an added perk, by completing your profile,
you'll receive a $5 Dunkin Donuts gift card!
Enjoy the last few weeks of summer, and I look forward to seeing you at our fall events!
Amy A. Pitter
President &
CEO
NETWORKING EVENTS & UPDATES
Volunteers
Needed
Do you enjoy the role of interviewer? Volunteers are needed for the Career Fair Prep
Workshop to prepare student members for a successful experience at the MSCPA’s Fall Career Fair. Job seekers will rotate through different
stations for a brief mock interview and critique. The prep session will take place on the 9th floor of 105 Chauncy Street on September 15 from 4:00
– 6:00 pm, followed by networking. Please contact Barbara Iannoni for more
information.
Sip & Socialize (11/3)
Refresh your contact list and your palate this November! Spark new leads networking with like-minded CPAs and
lawyers in a relaxed setting. Stop wasting your time with networking that goes nowhere - connect with professionals who want to follow-up, and help
you expand your business and advance your career.
Latest Discussions on The HUB
- CFE, CFA or CFF Designations - Which Is Best?
- Governing
Magazine Ranks MA Economy #1
- Per Diem Tax Preparers
Congratulations to the 2016 MSCPA Softball
Champions
We are excited to announce this year's
champions of the MSCPA softball league, RSM and co-commissioners Brian B. Hardy, CPA and
Josh E. Labrie of EY!
NEWS & RESOURCES
IRS Updates
- IRS Seeks Applications
for the Advisory Committee on Tax Exempt and Government Entities
- New Procedure Helps People
Making IRA and Retirement Plan Rollovers
- National Taxpayer Advocate Releases IRS Responses to
NTA Recommendations; Posts Papers from Inaugural Conference on International Taxpayer Rights
- The National Taxpayer Advocate Wants to Hear from You: Olson to Hold Public Forum on Taxpayer Service Needs in San Antonio on Aug. 30
- IRS Launches New Sharing Economy Resource Center on IRS.gov, Provides Tips for Emerging Business
Area
- IRS Seeks Additional Applications for the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory
Committee
- IRS Proposes Revised Fees for Installment Agreements New Lower Fee Available for
Direct Debit Online Payment Agreements; Special Relief Provided to Low-Income Taxpayers
Uniform Guidance
and a New Quality Study
What the Future Holds for Accountancy
Accountants Can Expect Bigger Salary Boosts Next Year
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
IRS Provides Tax Info for the Sharing Economy
The Internal Revenue Service has created a new webpage
with information to help people who participate in the so-called “sharing economy” get timely tax advice. The new webpage provides
information to help individuals meet their tax compliance obligations, including filing requirements, estimated tax payments, self-employment taxes,
depreciation and other topics.
Final
Massachusetts Budget Shaved Cash from Projections
Faced with poor revenue collections in the second half of the last fiscal year, state budget writers and finance officials
lowered the tax revenue estimate for fiscal year 2017 by $629 million before enacting the fiscal 2017 budget. Tax collections over the second half of
fiscal 2016 continually fell shy of benchmarks, creating uncertainty as the administration and Legislature developed a budget for fiscal 2017.
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