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Florida Creates New Status for Retired CPAs in the State

CPA Practice

On April 15, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed CS/HB 813 – Certified Public Accountants by Rep. Mike Caruso (CS/CS/SB 954), a bill that creates a new retired license status in statute for certified public accountants in Florida. “We Now, more than ever, CPAs count in the state of Florida.” We want to thank Gov.

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Florida Man Gets Prison for Not Paying $900K in Employment Taxes

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A Florida man has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for failing to pay over taxes that he withheld from his employees’ paychecks. According to court documents and evidence presented in court, Timothy Meade, of Fort Myers, Florida, operated a prison phone call service under several business names. Attorney Roger B.

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AICPA Launches Registered Apprenticeship for Finance Business Partners Program in Florida

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AICPA & CIMA , which together form the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, have today announced the launch of the Registered Apprenticeship for Finance Business Partners in the State of Florida. I have personally seen how apprenticeships can be used successfully to upskill professionals.”

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Florida Bans Kids Under 14 from Using Social Media

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Florida governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill on March 25 blocking most kids from social media websites, setting up an expected court battle that could prevent the legislation from ever taking effect. By Lawrence Mower , Tampa Bay Times (via TNS). Kids 14 and 15 would need parents’ consent. This bill is a blatant act of government overreach.”

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Russell Goldberg Inducted Into University of Central Florida College of Business Hall of Fame

Withum

Withum is proud to share that Russell Goldberg , Partner in Charge of Withum’s Orlando Office , has been inducted into the University of Central Florida College of Business Hall of Fame. Russell is a proud graduate of the University of Central Florida (UCF) Kenneth G. Dixon School of Accounting.

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Georgia (and Florida) on My Mind

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Hurricane Idalia made landfall in Florida early Wednesday morning as a Category 3 hurricane, and with sustained winds of 125 mph or greater. The center of Idalia made landfall in the Big Bend area of the Florida Gulf Coast near Kenton Beach, at 8am. If they are available and have the time and resources, they will call you.

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Florida Sales Tax Holiday Runs from Jan 1 to Jan 14

CPA Practice

If you’re in Florida and missed out on buying some things you wanted during the holidays, here’s some good news. A bonus New Year Florida sales tax holiday has started and will continue until mid-January. Previously, Florida had only one sales tax holiday for back-to-school shopping. Is sales tax in Florida 7%?

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