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Montana workforce housing tax credit gets bipartisan support in House

January 16, 2025

Modeled after the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, the state credit in House Bill 21 aims to be one fix to the state’s persistent lack of housing and the high cost of existing homes.

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How to Succeed at Your First Job

January 13, 2025

Let’s dive into each skill/action and how you can use them in your day-to-day job to be able to be successful in your career.

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Business Equipment Reporting Requirement

January 07, 2025

Individuals and businesses owning business equipment (as of January 1, 2025) with an aggregate market value of more than $1 million statewide must report the equipment owned by March 1, 2025, to avoid a 20 percent penalty.

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Does MTCPA really oppose "insert issue here"?

January 07, 2025

No, MTCPA does not oppose specific policies or funding decisions made by the state government, such as housing initiatives, adoption, or renewable energy efforts.

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Supreme Court says plaintiffs must respond by Jan 10.

December 31, 2024

On Dec. 31, 2024, the DOJ filed an emergency application with the Supreme Court to stay the district court injunction preventing enforcement of the CTA.

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Motion to stay BOI reporting injunction vacated; BOI reporting injunction resumes

December 26, 2024

On December 26, 2024, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the stay on the BOI reporting injunction, effectively halting FinCEN's enforcement of reporting requirements. While filing remains voluntary for now, the situation beyond January 13, 2025, is uncertain.

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Lifted: Nationwide injunction halting the enforcement of BOI reporting — filing deadline is Jan. 1, 2025

December 23, 2024

On December 23, the Fifth Circuit Court granted FinCEN’s appeal to lift the injunction on BOI reporting.

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Helena Public Schools Encourages Participation in Innovative Education Program Tax Credit

December 16, 2024

The Helena School District is raising awareness about Montana’s Innovative Educational Program (IEP) Tax Credit.

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Nationwide injunction halts BOI reporting for now

December 05, 2024

A federal district court, finding that the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is likely unconstitutional, issued an order Tuesday prohibiting the enforcement of the CTA and the beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting rule in the CTA's accompanying regulations.

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Research Reveals How You Can Secure a Senior Finance Role

November 20, 2024

The report ranks eight key competencies as well as 79 sub-competencies to help guide CPAs in their pursuit for senior corporate finance positions.

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Governor’s Proclamation: November is Certified Public Accountants Month

November 04, 2024

For the third year, the Governor has proclaimed November as Certified Public Accountants Month in Montana.

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Focusing on Accounting’s ‘Social Role’

October 31, 2024

A focus on sustainability in academia seems to go a long way in helping younger students overcome the stereotype of isolated accountants crunching numbers.

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Legislature releases interactive model for a hypothetical statewide sales tax

October 10, 2024

The Montana Legislature has a new, interactive model to forecast impacts of a hypothetical sales tax in the state.

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Public Accounting Starting Salaries Expected to Rise About 9% in 2025

October 08, 2024

In its latest salary guide, Robert Half provides projected 2025 starting pay for eight positions: four in tax and four in audit.

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‘Double Dip’ Dilemmas

October 08, 2024

The Rise and Risks of Tax-Based Fixed Indemnity Plans

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Young accountants: Choose your own adventure

October 02, 2024

Experts say young accountants should navigate this evolving profession by continually reevaluating their path with an open mind.

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CPA vs. Accountant: Answering 5 Questions For Future Accounting Professionals

September 24, 2024

This guide will help you differentiate between a CPA and an accountant, as well as answer pressing questions about how these designations impact an accountant’s career path.

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What is a CPA? What does a Certified Public Accountant do?

September 24, 2024

If you’re majoring in accounting or exploring accounting careers, you’ve probably been told that you need to obtain your CPA license. But what is a CPA?

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First Glimpse of 2025 Projected Salary Ranges For Public Accounting

September 23, 2024

Staffing firm Atrium recently put out its 2025 Salary Guide, which includes projected pay ranges for seven roles in public accounting.

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Generational Differences in the Workplace

September 19, 2024

For the first time in history, there are five generations in the workplace. What kinds of challenges does this present for today's employers?

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