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Ever wonder what goes on at the Capitol during the legislative session? - 2/10/2010
Subscribe to the Legislative Digest and get an inside look. Learn about which bills are being passed through Congress and our victories relating to the issues important to CPAs.

Do you have New York clients? - 12/15/2009
An exemption from the state's tax preparer registration requirement for out of state CPAs has been issued as part of the new legislation.

House approves financial regulatory reform bill - 12/14/2009
The U.S. House of Representatives approved the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act on Dec. 11. Under a provision won by the AICPA, some CPAs would not be subject to new and redundant regulation.

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The issues

Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) Conformity (Last updated 1/19/2010)
Many of your middle class clients are being caught in the AMT trap. Find out how you can help work on this growing crisis.

Consumer Financial Protection Agency (Last updated 11/2/2009)
This new federal agency would give the Federal Reserve the power to oversee the entire U.S. financial system. Find out what that means for the future of CPAs.

Estate Tax Conformity (Last updated 1/19/2010)
Is Minnesota a bad place to die? See why Minnesota's estate tax law is creating problems for estate planners.

NEW! Minnesota Department of Revenue Audit Initiatives (Last updated 1/20/2010)
There has been an increase in the number of inexperienced auditors collecting money owed to the state. Learn why this is causing problems for CPAs.

Red Flags Rule (Last updated 11/12/2009)
The Red Flags Rule will go into effect June 1, 2010. What does this mean for you and your clients? Find out all the important details.

Tax on Professional Services (Last updated 1/19/2010)
Find out how the record budget deficit will affect whether this issue passes during this year's legislative session.

Unlicensed Tax Preparer Regulation (Last updated 1/19/2010)
The state is considering adding additional regulations for tax preparers. Find out what this will mean for your practice.

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