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The MSCPA Legislative Brief offers you information and resources available through federal and state governments regarding business loan programs, Department of Labor (DOL) and Department of Health (DOH) updates, and news as it relates to the impacts of COVID-19 on our profession, the economy and our Society. For more information, visit the MSCPA’s Coronavirus Resource Center.
We're working to keep you informed in a world that changes by the minute. If you have anything you'd like to share, or if we can help you in any way, please reach out to Zach Donah at zdonah@mscpaonline.org or 617.303.2411, or Larry Liuzzo at lliuzzo@mscpaonline.org or 617.303.2405.
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July 15 Tax Filing Deadline – One Week Away
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The IRS announced last week that the July 15 tax filing deadline will not be extended for a second time. Individual taxpayers who are unable to file by July 15 may request an automatic extension to file until October 15.
A long time coming, this year’s busy season is almost over.
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Paycheck Protection Program Extended to August 8
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Guidance for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
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DOR & IRS Updates
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New England Advocacy Coalition
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Earlier this year, MSCPA President and CEO Amy Pitter formed the New England Advocacy Coalition, which is comprised of the presidents and CEOs of their respective state CPA societies. Each month, the Coalition produces a newsletter that captures what's been happening around New England as it relates to the accounting profession.
To read the July newsletter, click here.
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UAA Model Rule Change to Support CPA Evolution
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Massachusetts Resources
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Massachusetts Health Connector: The Health Connector extended its enrollment period through July 23 due to the COVID-19 outbreak. If you've lost your health insurance due to a job loss and want to see if you qualify for health coverage, click here.
Reopening Massachusetts: We are in Phase 3 of our Reopening Plan. For more information, click here.
DUA Unemployment Scam:
If you believe you may have had a false unemployment claim filed using your identity, contact the DUA here or at 877.626.6800. Please stay vigilant.
Additional information on this will be posted here as it becomes available.
Department of Public Health (DPH): Click here to read updates from the DPH regarding COVID-19.
Division of Local Services (DLS): For those who work with cities and towns across the Commonwealth, the DLS has a dedicated webpage that provides finance guidance to city and town officials related to the state of emergency. For more information, click here.
For urgently needed guidance, please email the DLS.
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Resources for CPAs
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