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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


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


Do You Have a Dream Team for Your Business?
Do You Have a Dream Team for Your Business?

For your small business to be among the 34% that thrive in the long term, you need a team of experts and an accountant or CPA should be at the top of the list. Continue Reading

Date posted10/31/2024


Happenings in Harrisburg - A Legislative Update - October 14, 2024
Happenings in Harrisburg - A Legislative Update - October 14, 2024

There were quite a few updates with tax and finance related bills: HB 2536 (Sappey) - Amends the Pennsylvania Constitution to make it possible for other counties beyond Philadelphia and Allegheny Counties to create Longtime Owner-Occupant Programs (LOOPs). The Longtime Owner-Occupant Program... Continue Reading

Date posted10/14/2024


End-of-Year Planning For Your Accounting Firm
End-of-Year Planning For Your Accounting Firm

Now is the time for Pennsylvania CPAs and accountants to take steps to prepare yourselves and your clients to guarantee the “busy season” runs smoothly and you’re able to service as many clients as possible. Continue Reading

Date posted10/14/2024


Happenings in Harrisburg - A Legislative Update - October 1, 2024
Happenings in Harrisburg - A Legislative Update - October 1, 2024

The House Finance Committee held a voting meeting today, 10/1 at 9:30 am, where they considered four bills: 1. HB 1994 – sponsored by Rep. Tim Briggs (D), passed the House Finance Committee by a vote of 25-0. This bill reforms the Board of Finance and Revenue so they can consider late... Continue Reading

Date posted10/1/2024


How Accountants Help Pennsylvania Small Business Owners
How Accountants Help Pennsylvania Small Business Owners

Pennsylvania is a welcoming environment for small businesses. CPAs and accountants in the state have so much to offer small businesses to help them survive and grow. Sometimes entrepreneurs try to cut corners and don’t realize how they may actually be costing themselves money or setting... Continue Reading

Date posted09/26/2024