What happened last week to tax bills? Almost everything that happened last week has been changed as of today. It is moving very quickly, as they are working to wrap up this week. If you'd like to stay up on the ever-quick bill changes, please read Eye on Boise . That's what I do. It's the easiest way to get the latest information. The ISCPA Advocacy Page is a great place to start if you are interested in what's going on at the Capitol. You can find information and links to numerous services. If you have an issue you'd like the Idaho Society to look at, please email me and we will run it through our legislative team.

Tax Deadlines & the Coronavirus Calming Clients Fears During the Coronavirus Outbreak What to do if staff can’t make it to the office CDC: Coronavirus COVID19 Symptoms Idaho Coronavirus Official Government Site Governor's Working Group on Coronavirus 8 Strategies to Set-up Remote Work 5 Essential Work From Home Tech Tips AARP Town Hall - Gov Little to Discuss Coronavirus April 15 Tax Deadline Might Get Coronavirus Relief

I've had some good discussions with Idaho Society members on their plans for employee and client safety during the Coronavirus outbreak. The overwhelming response was to be smart. Numerous firms are allowing employees to work remotely if they can. Many have also reached out to clients to simply drop information off or send via a secure document upload to avoid in-person meeting when at possible. One Pocatello Member shared that many of his older clients were especially grateful to avoid contact. So, it was a well-received request. The Society is working the same plan. Some of us are working remotely and others are in the office. Please, if you have essential business, please call us at 208-344-6261. FYI - Here is one of the best articles I've read to date: Corona Simulator STAY HEALTHY. The world needs you! ~ Laura

ZOOM is simple & convenient I know Zoom video communications program is not new (as I was sarcastically told by my teenage son), but it's the go-to for many companies I've worked with lately. AICPA is even holding their Regional Council Meeting via Zoom. I've chatted with numerous ISCPA Members who use it for clients, too. So whether you use Zoom, Google Hangouts, Skype, or Microsoft Teams, there are great economical tools out there to communicate professionally & keep your safe distance!

I use Zoom at the office, but as you can tell, I should have definitely cleaned up the desk behind me. Oops!

CONGRATULATIONS - you made it through March 16. I hope it went well and wanted to share something fun. I hope this brightens your Tuesday! With the aquarium closed to humans, penguins take an opportunity to explore and visit other animals... (CNN) The penguins at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago are usually the ones being looked at, since they are one of the most beloved attractions. But Sunday, they were able to get a taste of what it's like on the other side of the glass. [ Read more - and you're sure to smile! It made my day.]

The Idaho State Tax Commission appreciated ISCPA member responses to its customer service survey last fall. Here is a follow up questionnaire about communication with tax practitioners and other stakeholders. The agency wants to keep improving its communication with ISCPA members and their clients. Take just a moment to let our friends at the Tax Commission know how they can make their messaging clearer and easier to understand! Please click here for the survey !

Idaho Anti-Trafficking Coalition works to provide awareness, education, services, and safe housing for victims of human trafficking. Would you like to help? Idaho Anti-Trafficking Coalition is currently looking for volunteers to be a part of their Board Members. This valuable nonprofit is located in Eagle. Please visit Idahoatc.org for information. Contact Executive Director, Jennifer Zielinski, at 208-630-6601 or Jennifer@Idahoatc.org for further information

The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP) is currently seeking a new volunteer for Idaho. The mission of TAP is to listen to taxpayers, identify taxpayers’ issues, and make recommendations for improving IRS service and customer satisfaction. The TAP serves as an advisory body to the Secretary of the Treasury, the Commissioner of Internal Revenue, the National Taxpayer Advocate, and IRS Division Commissioners to improve IRS service and customer satisfaction. Panel members serve a three-year appointment. Click here for more information!

Over 81% of ISCPA members have paid their dues! THANK YOU! If you haven't been able to pay your dues yet, please do so, because suspension notices go out mid-month. Click here to get this done: www.idcpa.org/my-iscpa/pay-dues

If you paid your dues early and earned the CPE bonus, watch your inbox! Registrations for this bonus series will be emailed to all ISCPA members who paid their dues by 2.14.20 this week. PLEASE remember, these self-study courses need to be finished by 11.31.20

There is room left for the ISCPA bonus lunch on April 17! Register here for in-person or here for VIRTUAL online viewing Join Ken McClure, Partner with Givens Pursley, for a discussion of the highlights of developments in the 2020 Idaho legislative session, with emphasis on how they affect businesses in general and the accounting profession in particular.

ISCPA's 2020 Member-Only Ethics Payment of your 2020 dues opens the opportunity for you to register for "Creating an Ethical Organizational Culture." Be sure to take advantage of this great member benefit - 2 complimentary ethics credits! Idaho General Ethics - this is what most ISPCA Members take. Idaho CPAs must report a minimum of 4 ethics credits every 2-year period. If you take ISCPA's member-only ethics 2 credit course every year, you are covered. Idaho State Specific Ethics - for those CPAs that become licensed in Idaho this year. REGISTER NOW Don't forget - complete this ethics webinar by 10.1.20 to be entered into the 2021 complimentary dues drawing - (the winner be announced in the Monday Takeaway!)

Have you registered yet? Idaho Society of CPAs Professional Issues Updates June 2    Coeur d'Alene Best Western CDA June 3   Moscow Best Western University Inn June 4    Lewiston Red Lion June 9    Idaho Falls Hampton Inn June 10   Pocatello Fairfield Inn June 11   Twin Falls Hilton Garden Inn June 19   Boise Oxford Suites

JOA: What Companies are Disclosing about Coronavirus Risks   JOA: 35 Questions for Coronavirus Planning WSJ: How Coronavirus Could Disrupt the Auditing of Companies Lease accounting standard requires new auditor judgments Employers pressured to get more information from health insurers Tactics for minimizing burnout in the workplace Four Ways Small Business Technology Can Yield Profit... An Interview with Idaho State Tax Commission Chair Tom Harris How to Use Secure Score to Improve Office 365 Security IRS says - no need to report some transactions in video game currency Quiz: Auditor independence and FASB’s revenue recognition standard Depression and the CPA Webinar on the Joint Employer Final Rule Proposed CPA licensure model... If you haven't read this, you should! Want more news? Check www.idcpa.org/news

Don't Forget - Our 2020 Need to Know page on the idcpa.org website is real-time news and information you should keep up on, including ISCPA Member alerts, bulletins and updates.

If you have ANY ideas, thoughts, suggestions or even need review on a specific topic - REACH OUT! We work for you and always look forward to helping our members succeed. Laura Lantz, Executive Director Email me or call me at 208-344-6261

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