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Where’s My Tax Refund? – What May Have Gone Wrong
Where’s My Tax Refund? – What May Have Gone Wrong

When a Pennsylvanian works with a PA accountant or CPA, tax refund delays are rare. Accountants know how to complete the forms so that no mistakes can hinder the timely processing of refunds. Continue Reading

Date posted02/26/2025


How to Help a Client Who Is Divorcing – Providing Divorce Accounting Services
How to Help a Client Who Is Divorcing – Providing Divorce Accounting Services

Pennsylvania CPAs and accountants who specialize in divorce accounting will provide an invaluable service to many clients during a difficult time in their lives. Continue Reading

Date posted02/10/2025


PSTAP Joins NFIB, PSEA to Co-Host 2025 Economic Forum
PSTAP Joins NFIB, PSEA to Co-Host 2025 Economic Forum

For the second year in a row, PSTAP joined NFIB and PSEA to co-host an Economic Forum on Monday, February 3, 2025 in Harrisburg, preceding the Governor's budget address to the Commonwealth. The morning was hilighted with presentations from Matthew Knittel, Director of the Independent Fiscal... Continue Reading

Date posted02/5/2025


Helping Businesses Certify
Helping Businesses Certify

Since many small businesses and entrepreneurs can benefit significantly through various certifications, consider creating a certification package to add to your list of small business services.  Continue Reading

Date posted01/23/2025


January 17, 2025 - PA DOR Q&A Review from the December 2024 Meeting
January 17, 2025 - PA DOR Q&A Review from the December 2024 Meeting

Member Huddle Informal - no slides or handouts, no CPE, no fee to members Quick - Under 30 minutes* Focused - new information, updates, clarifications Watch the Member Huddle from January 17th as members of the PSTAP Committee on Cooperation with the PA Department of Revenue share the... Continue Reading

Date posted01/21/2025


AI and Accounting - An Update
AI and Accounting - An Update

The emergence of artificial intelligence will impact Pennsylvania accounting firms. How can you work AI into your accounting practice? Continue Reading

Date posted01/13/2025


Filing with FinCEN
Filing with FinCEN

Accountants and CPAs in Pennsylvania should be aware of the pending requirements for their small business clients regarding reporting of beneficial owners to the U.S. Treasury.  Continue Reading

Date posted12/27/2024


Offering Forensic Accounting Services
Offering Forensic Accounting Services

From divorce to mergers to criminal investigations, forensic accountants are in high demand in Pennsylvania. It is a great field for any CPA or accountant to go into. Continue Reading

Date posted12/16/2024


PSTAPinTouch e-Newsletter
PSTAPinTouch e-Newsletter

Electronic Newsletter of the PSTAP Continue Reading

Date posted12/13/2024


Happenings in Harrisburg - A Legislative Update - December 13, 2024
Happenings in Harrisburg - A Legislative Update - December 13, 2024

We will hold our Annual Day at the Capitol on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at the Harrisburg Hilton. We encourage all members to support PSTAP's advocacy efforts by getting involved in the legislative process. One way you can do this is by attending our Day at the Capitol. It is a free event to... Continue Reading

Date posted12/13/2024


Do You Help Clients Merge?
Do You Help Clients Merge?

Helping clients with mergers can be a great niche for PA accountants and CPAs. Merging can offer both companies the advantages of reduced operating costs, expanded markets, and rapid upsizing. When the right businesses merge, something even better can be formed. But if the businesses are not a... Continue Reading

Date posted11/20/2024


Are You in the Start-Up Game?
Are You in the Start-Up Game?

Pennsylvania is a great state for small businesses, and the number of new businesses is on the rise. Since 2020, the number of startups decreased due to COVID and the subsequent economic downturn; but in 2023, new business applications increased significantly. And every one of those new companies... Continue Reading

Date posted11/11/2024