IRS Deputy Commissioner Douglas O’Donnell Designated Acting IRS Commissioner: U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen designated Internal Revenue Service Deputy Commissioner Douglas O’Donnell as Acting IRS Commissioner. Deputy Commissioner O’Donnell will head the agency following the end of Commissioner Charles P. Rettig’s term which ends on November 12. Press Release / Read the Statement by Commissioner Rettig
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RI's General Election Tuesday, Nov 8th
- Voter Information Handbook
- Early voting is open until November 7th
- State and Local ballot questions
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November 16, 2022, Crowne Plaza Warwick
Click HERE to browse the Expo Hall and Workshops. Click to register for FREE PASSES to walk the show
Expo Sponsorship and Booth Opportunities
Expo Pricing Information
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NEW! Rhode Island Foundation offers $2 million to address structural racism across the state: New Racial Equity and Social Justice Program will give priority to nonprofits that are led by people of color
“We intend to partner with nonprofit organizations in the community to support dismantling the fundamental causes of systemic racism that impact historically marginalized populations in Rhode Island.” said Neil D. Steinberg, the Foundation’s president and CEO. The deadline to apply is Dec. 6 at 5 p.m. The Foundation has scheduled informational sessions via Zoom for Nov. 4 and Nov. 17. For more information, visit rifoundation.org/socialjustice
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2023 PTIN renewal period underway for tax professionals: IR-2022-190
UPDATED: Help for taxpayers and tax pros: October 14th Update
IRS News Releases for Current Month: Click Here
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Capitol Hill
The House is on recess
The Senate is on recess
State of Rhode Island General Assembly: All Press Releases
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This Way to CPA:
Chartered Global Management Accountant: CGMA is the most widely held management accounting designation in the world with more than 137,000 designees. It was established in 2012 by the AICPA and CIMA to recognize a unique group of management accountants who have reached the highest benchmark of quality and competence. How to Earn the CGMA Designation.
All AICPA Advisory Credentials: Tip Sheet
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Employer Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program: Now a tax free benefit through 2025! More Information
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Rhode Island Small Business Development Center is hosting a series of free events to help small businesses with their business and marketing needs. For more information, please CLICK HERE
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COVID-19 Rhode Island Stats (as of 11/3/2022)
- New cases per 100,000, last week: 114.2
- New cases among RI residents last week: 1,207
- Number of tests reported in RI last week: 15,131
- Number of Fatalities among RI residents last week: 9
- Total Fatalities: 3,705
- People hospitalized last week: 101
VACCINE ADMINISTRATION: (Last Update: 10/28/2022)
- RI residents who have completed the primary vaccine series as reported by the CDC: 914,097
- Bivalent Booster Dose: 125,706