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Estate and Gift Tax Rules for Noncitizens

Although CPA practices commonly handle federal estate and gift tax matters, very few CPAs regularly experience nonresident noncitizens exposed to these taxes. This blog provides an overview of the international side of U.S. estate and gift taxes.

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A Closer Look at Philly’s Business Income and Receipts Tax

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Optimizing a Practice Sale in a Buyers’ Market

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Estate and Gift Tax Rules for Noncitizens

Although CPA practices commonly handle federal estate and gift tax matters, very few CPAs regularly experience nonresident noncitizens exposed to these taxes. This blog provides an overview of the international side of U.S. estate and gift taxes.

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How to Pass the CPA Exam Faster

How to Pass the CPA Exam Faster By Jim DeLuccia Bob Gayhardt, business development manager for UWorld, provides high-level tips on passing the CPA Exam. Gayhardt stresses the importance of identifying strengths and weaknesses of subject material and why it’s important to avoid overthinking during the study process. Megan Burke, Gayhardt’s colleague at UWorld, also wrote about these tips for CPA Now.

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Emotional Intelligence: The In-Demand Skill for Great Leaders

Leaders come in many forms, shapes, and sizes, but leadership always boils down to relationships and connections. An effective leader builds trust, inspires, and mobilizes people toward goals. It starts with identifying a compelling vision of a shared future rooted in core values and is followed by creating a path for the success of all.

Legislative Update

Legislative Update - Week Ending Jan. 27, 2023

In this issue: Pa. House Speaker's Listening Tour; New Office to Streamline Pennsylvania Business Development; DOR Offers myPATH, PA-100 Guidance; and more.

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It's been really nice to talk to other professionals that are in similar situations as I am. It's definitely worth joining. There is great value in being a member. Attending CPE, watching webinars, reading articles, it keeps you connected to the profession.

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Operations Controller at CHEMSTREAM, INC.

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