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TN Dept of Revenue Warns of USPS Postmark Changes Affecting Tax Filings

Regulatory News, Tax News /

The Tennessee Department of Revenue has issued Notice #26-09 to alert taxpayers and practitioners to upcoming changes in how the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) applies postmarks, which could affect whether mailed tax filings are considered timely. Effective December 24, 2025, USPS postmarks will generally reflect the date an item is first processed at a postal […]

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Federal/State Tax Filing and Payment Deadlines Extended to May 22 for Tennesseans Impacted by Winter Storm Fern

Regulatory News, Tax News /

Tax professionals across Tennessee should be aware of federal and state tax relief measures granted in response to Winter Storm Fern, which began on January 22, 2026. Both the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Tennessee Department of Revenue have announced extensions and penalty relief until May 22 for affected individuals and businesses in designated

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TSCPA Sends Comment Letter Calling for Recognition of Accounting Programs as Professional Degree Programs

Legislative News, TSCPA News /

TSCPA sent a letter to the Secretary of the Department of Education Linda McMahon urging the department to update its language regarding accounting in the list of professional degrees.   TSCPA suggests the Department revise the definition of “professional degree” in 34 CFR 685.102 or 34 CFR 668.2(b) of “Reimagining and Improving Student Education” (Document ID ED2025OPE0944) to either include “accounting” in the definition or retain

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NABA, Inc. and Tennessee Society of CPAs Announce Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Accounting Talent Pipeline

For the Public, TSCPA Press Releases /

Collaboration will create pathways for students pursuing careers in accounting, finance, and business across Tennessee Nashville, TN – February xx, 2026 – NABA, Inc. and the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants (TSCPA) today announced a strategic partnership to support the talent pipeline in accounting, finance, and business across Tennessee. The collaboration will coordinate efforts and

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Legislative Update – March 2, 2025

Legislative News, Members Only /

For complete bill history, amendments, summary, and fiscal note information, please visit https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/billsearch/BillSearchAdvanced.aspx.  As the 114th Tennessee General Assembly moves into the third month of the 2026 legislative session, several fiscal, regulatory, and education‑related developments are taking shape that may be of interest to CPAs advising businesses, nonprofits, and governmental entities across the state.  Below are

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Department of Education Clarifies Proposed Professional Degree Definition

Featured, Students, Young CPAs /

The U.S. Department of Education recently issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) clarifying its proposed definition of a professional degree for the purposes of graduate student loan limits. The NPRM clarified that the term “professional student” is intended solely to distinguish the programs the department proposes would be eligible for higher student loan limits,

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IRS Releases Lapsed Appropriations Contingency Plan

Featured, Tax News /

In a lapsed appropriations contingency plan posted late Friday, the IRS announced that it would remain fully staffed from Jan. 31, 2026, through Feb. 7, 2026, of a federal government shutdown. The plan explained that Section 10301 of the Inflation Reduction Act, Pub. L. 117-169, provided supplemental appropriations available through Sept. 30, 2031, for all

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