Member News

This Spring, Take Advantage of PICPA’s Events and Benefits

• Renew Your PICPA Membership - stay connected and keep your valuable member benefits.
• Class Pass – Learn more, save more. 
• Support in a Down Economy – PICPA has helpful articles, resources and tips to help
• Members-only discounts – use member benefits to cut costs including FedEx, Macy’s and Becker (new, higher discount!)

• Search PICPA’s Peer-to-Peer Directory for technical advice or to sign up as a consultant
• 2009 is a reporting year – consider these options to earn CPE credit:

    - Accounting & Auditing Conference

    - Education Summit

• Make a difference in PA government – donate to the CPA – PAC or become a PICPA Key Contact
• Stay updated with weekly tax podcasts
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Headline News

• American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Reporting Guidance
• New Law Requires Contractors to Register
• Tax Preparer Registration Is Not the Answer for Correct Submissions
• State Board Proposes License Renewal Fee Increase
• Financial Literacy Legislation Passes House
• Senate Confirms Revenue Secretary Nominee
• Pennsylvania School District Guide to the Federal Stimulus Education Investments
• IRS Releases Guidance on Ponzi Scheme Theft Losses

• New Law Extends Net Operating Loss Carryback for Small Businesses; IRS To Ensure Refunds Paid Timely

• Taxpayers Filing Earlier, and Banking Larger Refunds in 2009

• Expanded Tax Break Available for 2009 First-Time Homebuyers

• AICPA Tax Section E-Alert: Summary of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
• Feed the Pig™ PSA Campaign Encourages 25-34 Year Olds to Save
• More News