PLEASE join us this Wednesday at Noon.

It'll be a quick discussion - so it won't take all your lunch hour.
We really need to know what you need from us.

What CPE topics do you want next year?
Do you have any issues with the website?
Can we do anything more?

We need to hear from you!
Please join us at the December Network@Noon zoom meeting. Register here. Dec 16, Noon-1pm (MT)
Planning for the rest of 2020?


Dec. 16 - Network @ Noon: We need your participation! We are planning next year, so please help us help you! - PLEASE -




If you missed it - no worries! ISCPA Two-Day Tax Conference, with Ron Roberson, is available on-demand soon. Watch the website!!!

Don't forget - most of you will choose GENERAL ETHICS (unless this is your first year of licensure or you were relicensed/reinstated.)
Please read the descriptions before choosing an option. They are detailed!
Get a Head Start on 2021 CPE

January 6, 9:00am (MT)

Presented by Ed Zollars - The end of 2020 saw a rush of activity in the area of taxes and the PPP loan program. 

This session will look at key developments for the last two months of 2020 through the date of the program. 

The topics to be covered include the IRS ruling on deducting expenses eligible to qualify the taxpayer for PPP loan forgiveness, revision beginning in 2022 to required minimum distribution amounts, various court rulings and any end of year legislation that might have been passed before the new Congress is seated.

January 14 & 15
 
This 2-day course is designed for new staff or paraprofessionals, or "rusty" preparers returning to the work force.

The course is a comprehensive study of individual taxation, with an introduction to C corporation and S corporation preparation issues. Reference manual contains many examples and cases to illustrate the most important points new preparers need to be aware of for tax returns.

This is a great way for non professional staff ready for tax season. As a member - your staff are also eligible for member price on this event!
Taxpayer Access Point now even easier to use

BOISE, IDAHO — Dec. 9, 2020 — Taxpayers who use the Idaho State Tax Commission’s online Taxpayer Access Point (TAP) will see a new look the next time they log in. The Tax Commission recently upgraded TAP with a streamlined look and improved navigation. 
 
TAP is a convenient, secure way to file and pay many Idaho taxes. The new TAP layout is simpler and more intuitive to use. It makes finding functions even easier than before. 
 
Users now have an Action Center tab that highlights items that need attention, such as tax returns that are due or messages from the Tax Commission.
 
Tax professionals have a new homepage that provides information about all their clients in a user-friendly format, showing all clients at once. They can see recent submissions; easily manage messages, letters, payments, and returns; or request access to a client. ISCPA Members assisted ISTC to review and the system.
 
To learn more about the TAP changes, visit the Tax Commission website at tax.idaho.gov/i-2081.cfm. For TAP help, visittax.idaho.gov/taphelp.
IDAHO STEP GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN!
The goals of STEP are to increase the number of small businesses that export, increase the value of exports and increase the number of small businesses exploring significant new trade opportunities. The application window is SMALL... it opened December 2 and closes December 18 at 3pm MST. Get all the info here!

CONGRATULATIONS to Bethany Egbert, who won ½ off her 2021 membership dues by completing her Ethics before October 1 - This was very helpful to reduce our December ethics "traffic."
DON'T FORGET - Ethics certificates are processed every Friday.
If you are looking for a change or need additional help at your practice - don't forget about www.idcpa.org. You can post your resume, post a classified or check the Jobs Listings Board - and even buy/sell your practice! As always - your Idaho CPA Society network is a powerful place to start, no matter what you're working on!
THANK YOU for your membership.

Your dedication to your profession is appreciated - and I applaud you. Through this stressful time the Society strives to be a valued & trusted resource.

If you have ANY ideas, thoughts, suggestions or even need details on a specific topic.

REACH OUT!
Laura Lantz Executive Director
Email me or call me at 208-344-6261
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