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Modeled after the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, the state credit in House Bill 21 aims to be one fix to the state’s persistent lack of housing and the high cost of existing homes.

Individuals and businesses owning business equipment (as of January 1, 2025) with an aggregate market value of more than $1 million statewide must report the equipment owned by March 1, 2025, to avoid a 20 percent penalty.

No, MTCPA does not oppose specific policies or funding decisions made by the state government, such as housing initiatives, adoption, or renewable energy efforts.

On Dec. 31, 2024, the DOJ filed an emergency application with the Supreme Court to stay the district court injunction preventing enforcement of the CTA.

On December 26, 2024, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the stay on the BOI reporting injunction, effectively halting FinCEN's enforcement of reporting requirements. While filing remains voluntary for now, the situation beyond January 13, 2025, is uncertain.

On December 23, the Fifth Circuit Court granted FinCEN’s appeal to lift the injunction on BOI reporting.

The Helena School District is raising awareness about Montana’s Innovative Educational Program (IEP) Tax Credit.

A federal district court, finding that the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is likely unconstitutional, issued an order Tuesday prohibiting the enforcement of the CTA and the beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting rule in the CTA's accompanying regulations.

The report ranks eight key competencies as well as 79 sub-competencies to help guide CPAs in their pursuit for senior corporate finance positions.

For the third year, the Governor has proclaimed November as Certified Public Accountants Month in Montana.

A focus on sustainability in academia seems to go a long way in helping younger students overcome the stereotype of isolated accountants crunching numbers.

The Montana Legislature has a new, interactive model to forecast impacts of a hypothetical sales tax in the state.

In its latest salary guide, Robert Half provides projected 2025 starting pay for eight positions: four in tax and four in audit.

The Rise and Risks of Tax-Based Fixed Indemnity Plans

Staffing firm Atrium recently put out its 2025 Salary Guide, which includes projected pay ranges for seven roles in public accounting.

For the first time in history, there are five generations in the workplace. What kinds of challenges does this present for today's employers?

The right kind of stress can help you and your company thrive.

The AICPA and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) are seeking input on a proposed competency-based experience model for CPA licensure.

Ways both firm leaders and non-leaders can help candidates on their CPA licensing journey, and how MTCPA can help.

In a joint effort to support the next generation of accountants while maintaining accounting’s rigorous public protection mandate, the AICPA and NASBA have proposed an initiative aimed at helping CPA candidates meet initial licensure requirements.