At MRPR, we live by our motto of Opportunity in Numbers. As we celebrate our biggest number yet, our 50th Anniversary, we’re taking the opportunity to reflect on the values that got us here, the clients and team members that have grown with us, and why MRPR has stood the test of time.  ..read more

On June 13, the United States House Committee on Ways and Means, the chief tax-writing committee in the House of Representatives, passed the Build It in America Act (H.R. 3938). According to the Ways and Means Committee, this legislation would "counter China's growing global economic influence by restoring American business competitiveness, securing global supply chains, and prohibiting U.S. foreign land sales to companies from countries of concern ..read more

As of January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is in effect. Enacted as part of the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act, the CTA is the United States Government's latest step to improve business transparency and stymie companies, entities, or people engaging in tax fraud, money laundering, and other types of business fraud ..read more

Form 1099-K has undergone a series of changes over the past couple of years, and with U.S. Senators introducing legislation that would again alter who has to file a 1099-K, it's once again back in the accounting and tax spotlight ..read more

Earlier this year, we discussed Form 1099-K and the IRS' plans to delay its updated reporting threshold until the calendar year 2024/tax year 2023. In November, the IRS releasedNotice 2023-74, which details plans to continue this delay for another year, followed by a phased implementation. A little confusing? Let's recap from the top ..read more

  Beginning October 19, 2023, the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS) now requires multifactor authentication (MFA) for individuals and businesses to use the system. MFA is a cybersecurity best practice and adds another layer of security to the EFTPS ..read more

On September 14th, the IRS announced it would place a moratorium on processing new Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims that would run through at least December 31st. The ERC, introduced in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, is a refundable tax credit for businesses and tax-exempt organizations that had employees and were affected during the COVID-19 pandemic ..read more

Unless you've been avoiding the internet for months (smart), you've probably heard about ChatGPT and the rise of artificial intelligence technology. While there is plenty of A.I. technology that has emerged in the past year, ChatGPT has made the biggest splash. It reportedly reached 100 million monthly active users, just two months after its launch according to a study by UBS ..read more