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MassCPAs Report Exposes Perception Gap Fueling Talent Shortage in Accounting Industry

March 25, 2024

Explore insights from MassCPAs' report on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) challenges and opportunities in the accounting profession. Discover key findings, including disparities in diversity, gender inequities and high burnout rates among accountants. Learn about the urgent need for inclusive workplace cultures and strategic initiatives to move our industry forward.

Friday@Five | March 22, 2024

Member Only Content March 22, 2024

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IRS Update | March 22, 2024

March 22, 2024

IRS issues guidance for energy communities and the bonus credit program under the Inflation Reduction Act

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IRS Update | March 22, 2024

March 22, 2024

IRS Employee Retention Credit compliance effort tops $1 billion threshold since fall; Voluntary Disclosure Program suspended after March 22, special withdrawal program remains open as audits, investigations intensify

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IRS Update | March 22, 2024

March 22, 2024

IRS reminder to U.S. taxpayers living, working abroad: File 2023 tax return by June 17; those impacted by terrorist attacks in Israel have until Oct. 7

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Celebrating Women's History Month/Industry Month

March 21, 2024

This March, we're celebrating women members who work in the private sector.

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Generative Artificial Intelligence Solutions: Understand Your Risks

March 21, 2024

By Suzanne M. Holl, CPA

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IRS Update | March 21, 2024

March 21, 2024

IRS: Free File provides quick, easy way to file an extension

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MassCPAs Legislative Brief | March 21, 2024

Member Only Content March 21, 2024

Featuring Governor Healey releasing the Massachusetts’ Workforce Agenda, a call to action on a federal tax bill and more.

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IRS Update | March 20, 2024

March 20, 2024

Seven warning signs of incorrect Employee Retention Credit claims for businesses to review as key March 22 deadline approaches

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March 2024 Mid-Month Revenue Report

March 20, 2024

DOR Update

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IRS Update | March 18, 2024

March 18, 2024

Avoid tax return mistakes, reduce processing delays and refund adjustments by following these guidelines

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Friday@Five | March 15, 2024

Member Only Content March 15, 2024

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IRS Update | March 15, 2024

March 15, 2024

IRS provides more information in various languages; part of ongoing transformation effort to expand services to taxpayers

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IRS Update | March 15, 2024

March 15, 2024

March 22 deadline approaching to resolve incorrect Employee Retention Credit claims; IRS urges businesses to review questionable claims to avoid future compliance action

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Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Resource Center

March 14, 2024

The beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirement requires small businesses, including small CPA firms, to report information on the owner of an entity beginning on January 1, 2024. In December, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation that would provide a one-year delay to the start of the rule.

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IRS Update | March 14, 2024

March 14, 2024

Tax Time Guide: Escape penalties and interest with electronic payment options on IRS.gov

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MassCPAs Legislative Brief | March 14, 2024

Member Only Content March 14, 2024

Featuring the Society working with the legislature to file, S.910 – An Act relative to the financial statement review and financial statement audit thresholds for Massachusetts public charities and more.

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IRS Update | March 13, 2024

March 13, 2024

IRS names Guy Ficco new Criminal Investigation chief

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IRS Update | March 13, 2024

March 13, 2024

Joint Board extends waiver of physical presence education requirement for enrolled actuaries

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