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Working on SALT issues offers numerous pathways to success, allowing professionals to tailor their career aspirations and goals to their strengths and interests. Whether one chooses to specialize in a particular area or develop broad knowledge across various tax types, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to a successful SALT career.

The Internal Revenue Service today announced the tax year 2026 annual inflation adjustments for more than 60 tax provisions, including the tax rate schedules and other tax changes.

Celeste Ames Duncan, CPA gives us a glimpse into an average day as she weaves together work and life, blending service to clients with priorities of family, health, and self.

The OSCPA Career Showcase was a wonderful evening with record student turnout - thank you to all participants and exhibitors. The future looks bright! View the link to some great photos from Fletcher Wold Photography - download your favorites!

The AICPA’s Statements on Quality Management Standards’ (“SQMS”) December 15, 2025, effective date is fast approaching, and many firms are unprepared.

The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today issued guidance on Qualified Opportunity Zone investments in rural areas as provided for under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill.

For firm leaders navigating changing client expectations, talent shortages and the pressure to deliver faster insights, artificial intelligence (AI) presents a critical opportunity.

The Oregon Society of CPAs (OSCPA) is proud to announce its highly anticipated lineup of 2025-26 Fall-Winter CPE conferences, featuring a slate of timely, relevant, and expert-led sessions designed to equip CPAs and financial professionals with the latest industry knowledge and insights.

Planning for retirement may seem daunting, but it’s important to start early. Individual retirement accounts provide tax incentives for people to make investments towards their financial future.

The Internal Revenue Service is alerting taxpayers about a growing number of fraudulent tax schemes circulating on social media that promote the misuse of credits such as the Fuel Tax Credit and the Sick and Family Leave Credit. These scams have led thousands of taxpayers to file inaccurate or frivolous returns, often resulting in the denial of refunds and steep penalties.

Logan Steele of Oregon State University - Cascades in Bend shares how the new bachelor's program in accountancy will benefit the Oregon CPA pipeline and the Central Oregon business community.

How did OSCPA achieve successful passage of SB 796 and SB 797 and what is next for CPA advocacy in Oregon.

The Internal Revenue Service today announced that, as part of its phased implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, there will be no changes to certain information returns or withholding tables for Tax Year 2025 related to the new law.

OSCPA membership provides many tangible benefits such as professional development and member discounts. A crucial benefit—that is harder to see and feel—is advocacy. Through the years, my involvement with OSCPA has given me much in return, but none so much as my involvement in advocacy.

Oregon Senate Bill 797, which is part of a national effort to expand pathways to CPA licensure and build the pipeline, was supported by the dedication and commitment of OSCPA leaders and volunteers.

“Protect Your Clients; Protect Yourself” series highlights the importance of having a Written Information Security Plan (WISP).

As the construction industry in Portland and across the Pacific Northwest enters the latter half of 2025, its key players are navigating a period of economic adjustment. Inflationary pressures, higher interest rates, a labor shortage and evolving trade dynamics are all influencing how projects are financed, staffed and delivered.

Below are descriptions of new provisions from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law on July 4, 2025, as Public Law 119-21, that go into effect for 2025.

Deepen your expertise and sharpen your strategic edge with the SALT Mastery Series, a comprehensive webcast series designed for tax professionals serving Oregon and the surrounding region. Whether you advise individuals, partnerships, or multistate businesses, this series delivers the practical knowledge and legislative updates you need to navigate the SALT landscape with confidence.

Tax professionals are required by law to create a Written Information Security Plan – or WISP – to protect their clients’ data. The IRS and the Security Summit partners have created an easy-to-follow guide that outlines the basics and walks tax professionals through the ins and outs of starting and maintaining a plan.