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MNCPA Footnote: Legislative & Government Affairs

Signs of progress on our journey to normal - June/July 2022
Find out about key issues the MNCPA is monitoring at the Capitol. Stay current on legislative news and events with stories, tips and grassroots involvement.

2022 legislative session review - August/September 2022
Find out about key issues the MNCPA is monitoring at the Capitol. Stay current on legislative news and events with stories, tips and grassroots involvement.

Communications the key to our sustainable relationship - June/July 2021
Find out about key issues the MNCPA is monitoring at the Capitol. Stay current on legislative news and events with stories, tips and grassroots involvement.

Highlights of the CARES Act - May 2020
The CARES Act contains many tax provisions that impact your practice and life immediately as our nation and world combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

MNCPA member benefits are tangible and intangible - November 2020
Find out about key issues the MNCPA is monitoring at the Capitol. Stay current on legislative news and events with stories, tips and grassroots involvement.

Reading the tea leaves on tax reform - August 2021
Though many proposals in the "Green Book" aren't expected to pass, it's important to understand what's in there.

What did, didn’t happen at the Capitol - August 2021
Find out about key issues the MNCPA is monitoring at the Capitol. Stay current on legislative news and events with stories, tips and grassroots involvement.

Technology is key to relationships, our work - December 2022/January 2023
Find out about key issues the MNCPA is monitoring at the Capitol. Stay current on legislative news and events with stories, tips and grassroots involvement.

MNCPA sets 2022 legislative agenda - February/March 2022
It’s imperative issues that affect the CPA profession and those you serve continue to get attention from lawmakers.

Minnesota resident trust law update - September 2021
The Fielding result may influence a broader and more fact- and circumstances-based test in determining whether a trust is subject to Minnesota tax.

A complex intersection of state and federal tax laws - September 2021
The Minnesota Department of Revenue provides and update on its implementation and process of tax law changes.

MNCPA to explore broadening CPA licensure options - February/March 2023
The board approved an initiative to draft legislation to broaden options to CPA licensure requirements in Minnesota while maintaining rigorous testing requirements.

IRS rulemaking continues to be called into question - February/March 2023
So long as the IRS and/or Treasury Department enforce rules that have not met the rulemaking requirements of the APA, taxpayers will continue to have the opportunity to seek relief in the courts.

MNCPA sets 2023 legislative agenda - February/March 2023
Federal conformity and private letter rulings are once again at the top of the list

Ms. Lindsey goes to St. Paul - April/May 2023
Carolee Lindsey, an MNCPA member who's been a longtime advocate at the Capitol, shares her experience of seeing the early federal tax conformity bill signed by Gov. Tim Walz.

New Revenue commissioner answers MNCPA questions - April/May 2023
Find out about key issues the MNCPA is monitoring at the Capitol. Stay current on legislative news and events with stories, tips and grassroots involvement.

Broader dialogue boosts existing — and new — relationships - June/July 2023
Find out about key issues the MNCPA is monitoring at the Capitol. Stay current on legislative news and events with stories, tips and grassroots involvement.

CPAs are stronger together - August/September 2023
Get insight and news from MNCPA leadership about the organization and professional issues.

Minnesota paid sick and safe leave - August/September 2023
Learn how employers can stay compliant with the new Minnesota Earned Sick and Safe Leave Act.

2023 legislative session review - August/September 2023
Find out about key issues the MNCPA is monitoring at the Capitol. Stay current on legislative news and events with stories, tips and grassroots involvement.

Minnesota bans new employee covenants not to compete - October/November 2023
Learn about the new ban on employee covenants not to compete and the impact it will have on the employer-employee relationship.

Year-end tax planning in flux - December 2021/January 2022
Last-minute tax legislation is making planning especially difficult this year. Here’s a look at seven tried-and-true tax planning approaches and how they may change.

Building a tax system for all Minnesotans - December 2021/January 2022
Minnesota Department of Revenue Commissioner Robert Doty writes about creating a tax system for all.

MNCPA 2021 legislative agenda set - February/March 2021
Find out about key issues the MNCPA is monitoring at the Capitol. Stay current on legislative news and events with stories, tips and grassroots involvement.

Minnesota legalizes THC edibles - October/November 2022
Following the July 1, 2022 legalization of unregulated THC products derived from hemp in Minnesota, here are some factors employers should keep in mind.

The calendar flips, the work continues - February/March 2024
Get insight and news from MNCPA leadership about the organization and professional issues.

Changing the 150-credit rule for CPAs is key to addressing shortages - February/March 2024
Read insights on addressing the pipeline from Julie Blaha, Minnesota State Auditor.

MNCPA sets 2024 legislative agenda - February/March 2024
Broadening the pathways to licensure, private letter rulings lead the way

Updates to Uniform Guidance: Key changes to know - August/September 2024
The revised Uniform Guidance is effective Oct. 1, 2024. To prepare for that effective date, here are changes of note in Uniform Guidance.

Updates to Uniform Guidance: Key changes to know - Popular Articles
The revised Uniform Guidance is effective Oct. 1, 2024. To prepare for that effective date, here are changes of note in Uniform Guidance.

The CPA talent pipeline today - August/September 2024
Dive into the national discussion around the talent pipeline, including the additional pathways to CPA licensure.

The CPA talent pipeline today - Popular Articles
Dive into the national discussion around the talent pipeline, including the additional pathways to CPA licensure.

Involvement is key to a healthy profession, society - February/March 2020
Get insight and news from MNCPA leadership about the organization and professional issues.

MNCPA 2020 legislative agenda set - February/March 2020
Find out about key issues the MNCPA is monitoring at the Capitol. Stay current on legislative news and events with stories, tips and grassroots involvement.

2024 legislative session review - August/September 2024
Find out about key issues the MNCPA is monitoring at the Capitol. Stay current on legislative news and events with stories, tips and grassroots involvement.

Hands-on collaboration still key in a virtual year - September 2020
Find out about key issues the MNCPA is monitoring at the Capitol. Stay current on legislative news and events with stories, tips and grassroots involvement.

2020: New decade, new challenges, new opportunities - October 2020
Find out about key issues the MNCPA is monitoring at the Capitol. Stay current on legislative news and events with stories, tips and grassroots involvement.

Doty: I choose to use it as a positive - April 2021
Robert Doty, Minnesota Department of Revenue commissioner, answers questions about his new role.

Law, system changes serve Minnesota filers - October/November 2024
Find out about key issues the MNCPA is monitoring at the Capitol. Stay current on legislative news and events with stories, tips and grassroots involvement.

Beginning the hard work of implementation - October/November 2023
Find out about key issues the MNCPA is monitoring at the Capitol. Stay current on legislative news and events with stories, tips and grassroots involvement.

A thoughtful approach to local taxes - April/May 2024
Find out about key issues the MNCPA is monitoring at the Capitol. Stay current on legislative news and events with stories, tips and grassroots involvement.

The MNCPA goes to St. Paul - April/May 2024
For the first time in five years, the MNCPA was able to celebrate CPA Day at the Capitol — at the Capitol!

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Preparing for the provisions set to expire - June/July 2024
Now that we are into the middle of 2024, it’s a good time to review the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) provisions scheduled to expire at the end of 2025 if no action is taken by Congress to extend them.

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Preparing for the provisions set to expire - Popular Articles
Now that we are into the middle of 2024, it’s a good time to review the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) provisions scheduled to expire at the end of 2025 if no action is taken by Congress to extend them.

Family tax credits are investments in our future - June/July 2024
Find out about key issues the MNCPA is monitoring at the Capitol. Stay current on legislative news and events with stories, tips and grassroots involvement.

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