Before we change calendars and roll into January, let's take a quick look back at the top posts on the MACPA's blog in 2025.

Maryland's final fiscal 2025 budget: Key revenue changes
The 2025 Maryland legislative session ended on April 7, and there still is a lot to digest. Here is a quick summary of the tax changes that were enacted.

Sales tax on B2B services in play in Maryland
A 2.5 percent sales tax on business-to-business services was in the mix as Maryland lawmakers sought ways to address the state’s growing budget deficit.

Maryland’s proposed 3% sales tax on data and IT services: What CPAs need to know
Thanks to strong advocacy from Maryland's CPAs and business leaders, the state's proposed business-to-business sales tax on accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services was removed. But lawmakers also considering a 3% sales tax on data and IT services, which could impact CPA firms and their clients.

Maryland’s new CPE reporting requirement effective Sept. 1, 2025
If you are actively licensed in Maryland, you have likely received an email from the Board of Public Accountancy regarding NASBA’s CPE Audit Service. The explanation in that email caused some confusion, and we wanted to clarify the change so you have the information you need.

Gov. Moore signs two MACPA-backed bills into law
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed into law two MACPA-supported bills that were passed by lawmakers during the 2025 session of Maryland's General Assembly. Here are details on each of the bills.

Prince George’s County CAO Maxene Bardwell named chair of MACPA’s Board of Directors
Maxene Bardwell, CPA, CIGA, CIA, CFE, CISA, CITP, CRMA, chief administrative officer for Prince George’s County, has been named chair of the 2025-26 Board of Directors of the Maryland Association of CPAs.

8 MACPA members named by Forbes among 'America's Top 200 CPAs'
Eight MACPA members were included on Forbes' 2025 list of America's Top 200 CPAs. Here's a closer look.

Proposed bill would protect CPA mobility in Maryland
As states throughout the country debate CPA licensure requirements in a bid to address the profession’s talent shortage, Maryland legislators moved to protect CPA mobility within the state’s borders.

Analyzing tax components in Maryland’s proposed budget
As the Maryland General Assembly considered significant tax policy changes in Governor Moore’s proposed budget, the MACPA State Tax Committee examined the technical and administrative implications of these provisions.

23 Marylanders among Forbes' Best-in-State CPAs for 2025
Twenty-three Maryland CPAs were recognized on Forbes’ list of America’s Best-in-State CPAs for 2025. Billed as a "sequel" to last year’s inaugural Forbes Top 200 CPAs list, the Best-In-State List included 1,000 CPAs from across all 50 states.