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Here’s Why Maryland Paid the IRS $5.4 Million in Taxes

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2—Maryland has paid $5.4 Samuel Handwerger, a Certified Public Accountant who teaches at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. The revelation of tax withholding issues leads Handwerger to want “to know more about how much the state of Maryland relies on its own resources versus outsourcing,” such as expert accounting services.

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Accounting Software Vulnerabilities: A Wake-up Call for Construction Companies

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A recent alert from Maryland-based cybersecurity firm Huntress highlights a concerning vulnerability for construction companies using on-premise accounting and project management software with default login credentials.

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How to Turn a Shortage of Accountants Into an Opportunity for Businesses

CPA Practice

The alarm bells in accounting have been ringing for years: fewer people want to join – or stay – in the profession. The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) said in its “2023 Trends” report that the percentage of accounting graduates fell 7.8% Accounting roles must evolve to allow for this shift.

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Sales tax and accounting services

TaxConnex

Tax preparers are generally accredited individuals – certified public accountant (CPA) and enrolled agent (EA) are two common preparer designations – who have completed previous and ongoing education to understand compliance for varied tax purposes. Accounting services are often, but not always, exempt.

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Cherry Bekaert Acquires DeBlanc, Murphy & Murphy in Maryland

CPA Practice

Top 25 accounting firm Cherry Bekaert has acquired DeBlanc, Murphy & Murphy, a Waldorf, MD-based CPA firm specializing in accounting, tax, and advisory services. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. The combined team will operate under the Cherry Bekaert brand.

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Are Digital Ad Taxes Spreading?

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Maryland has a n ew tax on digital advertising and has extended the state ’ s existing sales and use tax to the sale of such digital goods as digital code, streaming, music, ring tones, e-books and audio books, movies, online newspapers and cable, satellite and pay-per-view television programming.

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RSM Acquires Maryland Firm Wise Consulting

CPA Practice

RSM US LLP acquired the equity of Timonium, Maryland-based Wise Consulting Associates, Inc., The leaders and staff of Wise Consulting, a human capital management technology consulting firm, are joining RSM. on May 1, 2023.