View from the Dome: House’s Tax Review Members Agree Property Tax Revisions Must Help Ed Funding
View from the Dome – Jan. 18, 2019 By Copper Dome Strategies, LLC After the pomp and circumstance of the inaugural activities, the General Assembly got to work with numerous subcommittee and committee meetings. [...]
A Guide to IRS Operations During the Appropriations Lapse
Source: IRS.gov Newsroom Due to the lapse in appropriations, most IRS operations are closed during the shutdown. An IRS-wide furlough began on Dec. 22 that affects many operations. The IRS reminds taxpayers that the underlying [...]
SC News Roundup: McMaster’s Budget Blueprint Calls for Pay Raises for Teachers, $200M in Tax Rebates
McMaster’s Budget Blueprint Calls for Pay Raises for Teachers, $200M in Tax Rebates Among the priorities in Gov. Henry McMaster’s 2019-20 executive budget proposal are requests for a 5% pay raise to South Carolina’s [...]
Here’s How to Follow SCACPA’s Legislative Updates Throughout the 123rd SC General Assembly
As the 123rd South Carolina General Assembly is underway, you can rely on SCACPA for updates and analysis on the issues that affect South Carolina CPAs. The SCACPA Advocacy Team knows that all your hard [...]
Legislation We’re Watching as the 123rd SC General Assembly Begins
Now that the first regular session of the 123rd South Carolina General Assembly has convened, the SCACPA Advocacy Team wants all members to be aware of four key bills we are monitoring. These include [...]
View from the Dome: Conversations Start on $1B In New Revenue
View from the Dome – Jan. 11, 2019 By Copper Dome Strategies, LLC The first session of the 123rd General Assembly convened at noon on Tuesday, Jan. 8. This will be the first year [...]
SC News Roundup: McMaster’s Inaugural Address Promises Reforms for Education, Taxes, Business
McMaster’s Inaugural Address Promises Reforms for Education, Taxes, Business Republican Gov. Henry McMaster pledged in his inaugural address to reform the state’s tax code, made a commitment to the K-12 school system and vowed [...]
As Tax Season Approaches, SCACPA Members Get New Flat Rate Pricing on UPS Shipping
With UPS shipping, tracking and billing technology combined with security and insurance features, SCACPA members can build trust and loyalty with every overnight delivery. SCACPA members now have access to improved flat rate pricing [...]
Column: CPAs are Constituents Who Need to Start the Lobbying Dance with Lawmakers
Editor's Note: This column originally appeared in South Carolina CPA Report magazine (2Q, 2018). By Walda Wildman | SCACPA Member Since 1984 One of my memories from my first year in college is the butterflies [...]
See How Central Chapter’s “Meet & Greet” with Legislators is Blueprint for Grassroots Dialog
The Central Chapter of the South Carolina Association of CPAs is getting ready to host its annual “CPA Meet & Greet” with state legislators in the Vista Room of the Blue Marlin restaurant on the [...]
Strengthen SCACPA Advocacy Now with Our New Networking Survey
Your voice is influential. In your roles in your community as an employee, voter and volunteer, CPAs are seen as trusted advisors. As part of SCACPA's mission to be heard in public policy discussions, [...]
IRS Confirms: Tax Filing Season Begins Monday, Jan. 28, IRS Will Pay Refunds
Despite the shutdown of the Federal government, the IRS confirmed on Monday that it will process tax returns beginning Monday, Jan. 28 and provide refunds to taxpayers as scheduled. “We are committed to ensuring that [...]
View from the Dome: 2019 Legislative Preview
View from the Dome - Jan. 4, 2019 By Copper Dome Strategies, LLC The first session of the 123rd General Assembly will convene on Tuesday, Jan. 8. This will be the first year of [...]
SC News Roundup: New SC Tax Rules Among Laws Now in Effect Starting New Year’s Day
New SC Tax Rules Among Laws Now in Effect Starting New Year’s Day Of the nearly 300 laws introduced from South Carolina’s 2017-18 legislative session, some went into effect starting Jan. 1. These included [...]
SCACPA Advocacy: Here are Best Practices for How to Talk to Legislators
SCACPA Advocacy: How to Talk to Legislators and Other Key People Best Practices for SCACPA Chapter Leaders and Members Getting to know your local legislators is critical as the SCACPA Advocacy Team looks to [...]
SC News Roundup: Holiday Roads Expect Lowest Gas Prices of the Year
Holiday Roads Expect Lowest Gas Prices of the Year South Carolina’s average price for a gallon of gas is $2 per gallon entering this 10-day holiday travel season through New Year’s Day. That is [...]
’Tis the Season … For Reminders About the Use Of Your SCACPA 40-Hour CPE Bank
The SCACPA staff hopes that all members have been enjoying an improved CPE experience since the Association’s transition in 2018 to All-Inclusive Membership. As calendar year 2018 closes, we understand that many members likely [...]
CPE Listen and Learn: SCACPA Members Can Make Livestream a Part of Their Workday
Since the start of All-Inclusive Membership, SCACPA has worked hard to make sure our CPE offerings meet the needs of South Carolina CPAs. That means we schedule the courses you ask for, find the [...]
SC News Roundup: Raise in SC Minimum Wage Among Possibilities for 2019-20 Legislative Session
Raise in SC Minimum Wage Among 10 Ideas for 2019-20 Legislative Session As state lawmakers start to submit their 2019-20 legislative session proposals, The State newspaper examined 10 possible topics that could be in [...]
DuRant: When it Comes to Trust, ‘Good Enough, Isn’t’
NOTE: This article also appears in the Q4 2018 issue of South Carolina CPA Report magazine. By George W. DuRant, CPA/ABV, CFF, ASA | SCACPA Member Since 1976 Alex Honnold is an American rock climber [...]