MNCPA Legislative Activities
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The MNCPA works to promote positive change at the Legislature on behalf of the CPA profession and business community. Your expertise helps lawmakers understand and support professional issues. Use this resource to help keep track of changes, contact legislators and be an active grassroots volunteer.
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Legislative Digest Live Update: April 1, 2021
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Section 179 conformity passes during October special session
The tax section of the final bill is very limited in scope, but includes full conformity to Section 179 starting in tax year 2020. The changes also include retroactive conformity for a limited set of "qualifying depreciable property" affecting like-kind exchanges.
Read the complete summary of the bill
(Tax changes are found in articles 7 and 8.)
Review the tax changes fiscal spreadsheet
Webinar: What does the election mean for the future of tax policy? (aired Dec. 15, 2020)
Led by Douglas Lindholm, Rebecca Paulson and Raymond Goertz, this hour-long discussion highlights how the outcome of the 2020 general election may impact tax policy. (Archived webinar, no CPE credit available.)
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Contacting your legislators
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Unsure who represents you? Find out which House, Senate and Congressional District you belong to and connect with your legislators.
Tips for contacting your legislators
Preparation can go a long way in helping you be an effective advocate for the issues that are important to you. Maximize your impact with legislators by reviewing these tips.
Your connection to government relations
Geno Fragnito, director of government relations, is the MNCPA's registered lobbyist working full time on behalf of the membership.