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The IRS has issued a tax-filing extension to May 1, 2025, for 41 Florida counties impacted by Hurricane Helene. Those taxpayers with returns and payments with due dates postponed until Feb. 3, 2025, due to Tropical Storm Debby in Florida, will also now have until May 1, 2025, to file and/or pay.

The FICPA on Monday sent letters to both the U.S. Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network and the Florida Department of Revenue, requesting filing relief for those Florida counties in which a major disaster has been declared.

We're hosting a complimentary webinar on Hurricane Helene recovery matters with the profession’s foremost expert on disaster relief: Jerry Schreiber, CPA. Join us this Thursday, Oct. 3, at 3 p.m., as we cover effective filing dates, preparing returns for taxpayers in the affected area, and relevant legislation.

Has your home or business suffered damage from the storm? Please complete this post-storm member survey so that we can direct our efforts to supporting the members and areas who us most.

“I could not be more excited to join this wonderful team and to support our more than 18,500 members across the state,” Gurowka said. "I’ve long heard wonderful feedback about the FICPA under President & CEO Shelly Weir, and when I saw this opportunity, I knew: ‘This is where I want to be.’”

Federal Emergency Management Agency updates and resources for Charlotte, Citrus, Dixie, Franklin, Hernando, Hillsborough, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lee, Levy, Madison, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Sarasota, Taylor, and Wakulla counties.

The president’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in the counties of Charlotte, Citrus, Dixie, Franklin, Hernando, Hillsborough, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lee, Levy, Madison, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Sarasota, Taylor, and Wakulla.

Individuals and businesses who want to help individuals affected by the disasters may not realize there are “Qualified Disaster Payments” that allow disaster victims not to include as income some assistance payments they receive.

FloridaCommerce and the State Emergency Response Team (SERT) on Friday activated the Business Damage Assessment Survey in response to Hurricane Helene. Business owners can self-report physical and economic damage caused by Hurricane Helene. Survey responses will allow the state to expedite Hurricane Helene recovery efforts by gathering data and assessing the needs of impacted businesses.

With Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine currently forecast to hit Florida as a major hurricane, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday morning updated his executive order to expand the number of counties under a state of emergency to 61.

President Joe Biden on Tuesday declared that an emergency exists in the state of Florida and ordered federal assistance to supplement state, tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Helene beginning on Sept. 23, 2024, and continuing.

This guide from FICPA partner Fyle explores common causes for broken bank feeds, practical solutions, and advanced techniques to keep your accounting workflows smooth and efficient.

The Florida primary was held on Tuesday, Aug. 20, and individuals across the state headed to the polls to make their voices heard. Read the latest issue of Legislative Update for a breakdown of turnout figures by party, how the primary compared to previous elections and race reviews. It also provides a look ahead to November's election and information on how to support the Florida CPA/PAC.

FICPA President & CEO Shelly Weir on Monday submitted a letter to the Director of the Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), Andrea Gacki, requesting that FinCEN provide filing relief to those impacted by Hurricane Debby in Florida.

Credit card surcharging and the related programs have been a hot topic over the last few years and are only growing hotter. Some see the practice as a way of offsetting the cost of doing business with credit cards, while others consider it an undue toll levied on loyal customers and clients. The guidelines and laws surrounding these programs are unclear, ever-changing and vary by state and area. Regardless of geographic location, there are important tax implications, so it is critical that you are aware which of your clients are surcharging and receive the required paperwork to avoid an audit.

The Florida Department of Revenue (DOR) has announced that it will follow the tax relief granted by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)​​ for taxpayers impacted by Hurricane Debby.

Hurricane Debby on Monday made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane near the city of Steinhatchee in Florida's Big Bend region. The Steinhatchee River near Cross City rose nearly 8 feet as Debby came ashore, and state officials said residents in the area could expect continuing heavy flooding into the next week. The FICPA would like to extend its heartfelt sympathies to the individuals, families and businesses impacted by this storm.

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in Florida that were affected by severe storms and flooding that began on Aug. 1, 2024. These taxpayers now have until Feb. 3, 2025, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.

The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in Florida that were affected by severe storms and flooding that began on Aug. 1, 2024. These taxpayers now have until Feb. 3, 2025, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.

Yesterday, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that an emergency exists in the State of Florida and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Debby beginning on August 1, 2024, and continuing.