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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 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. But I don’t think it’s malicious or cause for concern for the average Maryland taxpayer.”

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Cherry Bekaert Acquires DeBlanc, Murphy & Murphy in Maryland

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This acquisition strengthens our partnerships with our valued clients in the DMV [District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia],” said Christoper DeBlanc, managing principal of DeBlanc, Murphy & Murphy. “It Founded in 1978, DeBlanc, Murphy & Murphy has built a solid reputation in the greater Washington, D.C.

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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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Maryland Budget Imposes Sales Tax on Data and IT Services

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The 2025 Maryland budget bill, H.B. The Maryland Comptroller‘s Office issued Technical Bulletin No. Custom Software Maryland previously exempted the sale of software or SaaS that was customized, configured, or modified to the specifications of the buyer from the sales and use tax applied to digital products.

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

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in finance and accounting from the University of Maryland Robert H. Prior to Extend, Mike held various finance and accounting roles at IAS, BSE Global, MLB Advanced Media, and Deloitte. He earned an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business, a B.S. Smith School of Business, and holds his CPA license.

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AICPA & CIMA Announce Inaugural Graduates of the Registered Apprenticeship for Business Partner Program

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Department of Labor and the Maryland Department of Labor. Jason Perkins-Cohen, Deputy Secretary of the Maryland Department of Labor, delivered an inspiring keynote address about the opportunities that apprenticeships provide, while Jeffrey Smith of the U.S.

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Citrin Cooperman Picks Up Clearview Group in Maryland

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A day after announcing it had acquired Signature Analytics , a San Diego-based outsourced accounting and advisory firm, top 20 accounting firm Citrin Cooperman has gobbled up another firm, this time Owings Mills, MD-based Clearview Group. Financial terms of the deal, which is expected to close this month, weren’t disclosed.