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CEO Corner
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Dear INSERT_FIRST_NAME,
Happy New Year! While I hate to start 2022 with frustration and unease, the continuation of COVID-19 and its string of variants has left many of us feeling this way. In fact, uncertainty was the top concern for both CPAs and their clients in a recent survey of MassCPAs members. And with busy season looming, finding answers and a clear path forward are a priority for many of us.
That’s why I encourage you to attend our State Tax Conference next Thursday, January 13, and Friday, January 14. Held in a virtual format over two half-days, this conference features top experts who will help you prepare for busy season. We’ll cover:
- Tax law changes
- Consequences of remote workers for employers and employees
- Pass-through Entity (PTE) taxes
- State tax technology
- Estate, gift and income tax reform
- Sales/use tax for contractors
- Federal and state credits and incentives
- State and local tax policy
- Updates from the DOR, Appellate Tax Board and MassCPAs government affairs team
Click here to register and join the 300+ attendees already registered (see the list here). You won’t want to miss out on this opportunity to get up to speed on the latest changes, so you can enter busy season with confidence. I hope to “see” you there!
While so much is uncertain, one thing you can count on is that MassCPAs has your back. Please feel welcome to reach out to me at any time to discuss ways we can help you, your firm or organization in 2022 and beyond.
Stay well and have a great weekend!
Amy Pitter
MassCPAs President and CEO
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Get Involved
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Join a MassCPAs Committee
Stay on top of issues impacting your firm/company, get updates on changes happening in the profession and expand your network by joining a MassCPAs committee!
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January Committee Meetings
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Senior Accountant Virtual Roundtable (1/20)
Calling all senior accountants and senior associates! Join us on Thursday, January 20, for a free roundtable to network with others in the same boat and get advice from a group of experienced peers who can answer questions you might have about your role. Attendees will earn one CPE credit. REGISTER
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2022 MassCPAs Fitness Challenge
Sign up for our 6th Annual MassCPAs Fitness Challenge to help you stay active this tax season and winter! This year's challenge will run from Tuesday, February 1 -Friday, April 15. Gather your coworkers and sign up a team by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, January 31. Teams of up to 50 participants can sign up (individuals too!), and team totals will be calculated by average in ChallengeRunner. Award categories will be based on the following team sizes, and we'll also have an overall winner:
- 1 (Individual Team)
- 2 - 10 Team Members
- 11 - 20 Team Members
- 21 - 30 Team Members
- 31 - 50 Team Members
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Important Legislative Update
| TIR 22-1: Reporting Rules Related to Centralized Federal Partnership Audits
This Technical Information Release (TIR) explains the new Massachusetts partnership tax audit provisions at G.L. c. 62C, § 30B and describes the Massachusetts reporting and payment obligations of partnerships and partners that are subject to a Centralized Federal Partnership Audit (CFPA). To learn more, click here.
| CPE
| | CPE PLUS Webinars
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| Trivia Events Cancelled
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Due to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, we have made the hard but safest decision to cancel both of this month's trivia networking events. If you have any questions regarding this decision or about receiving a refund, please contact Jess Yu.
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SumNews
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The January 2022 issue of SumNews is here! Click through
our digital edition now to learn about the Society's 2022-2025 strategic plan, read the latest Pulse series on preparing for tax season, learn how to embed DEI into your office culture and so much more! We also spotlight MassCPAs members Charlotte Cathro, CPA, and Matthew Nash, CPA, MBA. READ NOW
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| Member News
| BAKER NEWMAN NOYES, Boston/Woburn, announced that MATT LANDON, CPA, EA, MSAT, and LEANNE SCOTT, JD, LL.M, were promoted to principals in the firm’s tax practice. The firm also announced that:
- JIM GUARINO, CPA, PFS, CFP®, MST, shared insights on tax planning for 2022 in CPA Practice Advisor
- LEANNE SCOTT, JD, LL.M, recently provided guidance on moving and taxes in MoneyGeek. Scott will also host a panel on taxes and remote work at MassCPAs’ State Tax Virtual Conference on January 13
CRR CPA, Wakefield, announced the following promotions:
- RICH DAIGLE as partner
- NATHAN ISABELLE and BRIAN SHOER as principals
- NEIL PETROCELLI as senior
- JOAN VALERIANO as supervisor
EDELSTEIN & COMPANY LLP, Boston, announced that JESSE GILLETT was promoted to partner. The firm also announced that:
- LIRIJONA AVDYLI, NICHOLAS PAPARAZZO and ILENIA VERRENGIA joined as tax associates
- SIMONA BARNA HYTHASON and KARA MCKENNA joined as tax supervisors
- MARC BELLO, CPA, CGMA, was on the faculty for the Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education’s (MCLE) ‘Trying Divorce Cases’ program in October
- ALEXEY BERKOLAYKO joined as a tax manager
- WYLLESHA CURRY joined as a business valuation supervisor
- KATHERINE FURRIER joined as an audit associate
- JOANNA LAMBERT joined as a healthcare management consultant
- EILEEN MCBRIDE joined as a talent acquisition specialist
- AMY SILVESTRE joined as the learning and development manager of human resources
- DANIEL YOUNG joined as a valuation senior associate
- The firm held its second firm-wide diversity, equity and inclusion training and Inclusive Leadership training for IDEA Council and firm leaders in October
- Team members virtually assembled care packs for Latinx Moms, art therapy kits for students ages six-11 who have been greatly impacted by trauma and warm wishes kits for local veterans Team members virtually assembled care packs for Latinx Moms, art therapy kits for students ages six-11 who have been greatly impacted by trauma and warm wishes kits for local veterans
- The firm was named a “Best tax and Accounting Firm for 2022” by Forbes
JOHNSON O’CONNOR, Wakefield, announced that:
- KY-HOA CHE joined as a staff accountant
- GREG ROGERS will present at MassCPAs’ Nonprofit Virtual Conference on January 20
- ALYSSA NORTON as a staff accountant and GREGORY ROGERS, CPA, MBA, as a principal in the firm’s audit department
- The firm sponsored the 19th annual winter ball for Cape Ann Animal Aid
LGA, LLP, Woburn, announced that JANINE DANIELSON, CPA, and JOHN GERACI, CPA, presented a webinar on “The Importance of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in the Accounting Profession” to the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) in December.
SAMET & COMPANY PC, Chestnut Hill, announced that:
- TOM ATTURA, CPA, JOSH LEVINE, CPA, and MARINA SAPASHNIK, CPA, were promoted to directors
- ALLISON GAINES, CPA, MST, and HELEN SCHUSSLER, CPA, were promoted to partners
- TRACI GRADY and EDWARD HURST, CPA, were promoted to managers
- JAKUB SUDOL and DANIEL WAUNG, CPA, were promoted to senior associates
- The firm was named a “Best tax and Accounting Firm for 2022” by Forbes
TONNESON + CO, Wakefield, announced that NEIL GAGNON joined as a senior audit associate and GAIL WITTENSTEIN joined as a tax administrative assistant.
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Inherited IRA - RMD Mistake
SALT Workaround
MA Estate Tax Returns
Tax Question: Where to Report Partial Sale of Rental Property
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Are you planning
to participate in this year's MassCPAs Fitness Challenge?
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*See the results in next week’s Friday@Five!
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Last MassCPAs Votes results:
What is your
2022 New Year's Resolution?
54% Health and
fitness related
38% Self-care
0% Travel
8% Learn a new skill
or hobby
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Prioritizing a Healthy Lifestyle During Busy Season (1/13)
When life and work get hectic, our nutrition habits and choices often fall to the back burner. During this webinar, we’ll discuss how to manage making healthy choices when busy season hits and offer tips and tricks to sustain an active and well-balanced lifestyle.
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| MassCPAs Legislative Brief
This week's newsletter featured the DOR's December 2021 revenue collections, DOR State and Local Tax (SALT) FAQs and more.
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MassCPAs Knowledge Center
Get insights and thought leadership resources designed to help your business, practice area or career. Our library of free downloadable content includes whitepapers, webinars, product guides, case studies, industry analysis and much more, provided by experts and vendors within the accounting industry.
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Job Postings
Assistant Controller - General Fluidics Corporation
Senior Tax Reviewer -
Lisa A. Babineau CPA, LLC
Tax Preparer - Confidential
Audit Partner - Ziner & Murphy, PC
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Per Diem Job Postings
Tax Preparer - Thomas R. Pope, CPA, PC
Tax Preparer - J Rizzo CPA
CPA - Robert S. Fineman PC
Reviewer - Tax, Accounting & Auditing - E.L. Mann, PC
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Volunteer Opportunities
Nonprofit Treasurer - Joe Q. Veteran Coffee Break Inc.
Accounting/Cleaning Items - Boston Road Runners
CPA - Horus Maat Lodge
Treasurer, Board of Trustees - Meridian Academy
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