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- Hurricane Gustav Victims Qualify for IRS Disaster Relief
- WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service is providing tax relief to victims of Hurricane Gustav in affected areas of Louisiana. The IRS is postponing until Jan. 5, 2009 deadlines for taxpayers who reside or have a business in the disaster area....
- Nominations Being Accepted for ASCPA 2009 Public Service Award
- Nominations Being Accepted for 2009 Public Service Award Do you know a CPA who does great work for the community? Nominate them for the ASCPA Public Service Award. The recipient will be honored at the ASCPA Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon in...
- IRS Issues Instructions for New Form 990
- WASHINGTON –– The Internal Revenue Service released the revised instructions that tax-exempt organizations will need to fill out the redesigned Form 990, which must be filed starting with tax year 2008 (filed in 2009). Most charities and other...
- Mobility Passes in Arizona
- The Society is very pleased to announce that SB 1227 , MOBILITY, has been signed by the Governor. Mobility establishes the "limited reciprocity" privilege for out-of-state CPAs and improves the ease of movement for all CPAs, while providing the...
- 2008 PCPS/TSCPA National MAP Survey
- The 2008 PCPS/TSCPA National MAP Survey launched last month. The survey's rich history makes it the leading benchmarking survey for CPA firms. This valuable tool will allow your firm to compare management policies and financial results against...
- IRS Electronic Advisory Committee Delivers Report to Congress
- WASHINGTON –– The Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC) recently presented its 2008 Annual Report to Congress. The report includes 21 recommendations on a wide range of issues that pertain to individual filers and business,...
- IRS Increases Mileage Rates through Dec. 31, 2008
- WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced an increase in the optional standard mileage rates for the final six months of 2008. Taxpayers may use the optional standard rates to calculate the deductible costs of operating an...
- New International Financial Reporting Standards Web Site Launched
- The AICPA announced a new Web site, www.IFRS.com , which was officially launched on May 15. IFRS.com will help members and financial professionals learn about and stay informed on International Financial Reporting Standards. The Web site features...
- ASCPA Member Develops New CPE Fillable Reporting Form
- After hearing from many CPAs that they wanted an easier way to fill out their CPE Reporting Form for the Arizona State Board of Accountancy, the Arizona Society of CPAs’ board of directors asked the Accountancy Board president and executive...
- Uniform Laws Governing Practice of CPAs Across State Lines Gain National Momentum
- Washington , DC ( May 7, 2008 ) – Twenty-three states have approved laws to make it less burdensome for certified public accountants to represent clients across state lines. The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants is seeking...
