Advocacy

Advocacy

Our advocacy work focuses on issues at the state and federal level, which affect small CPA firms and the middle-income and small business clients we diligently serve. Whether we’re on Capitol Hill or meeting IRS representatives, NCCPAP members not only provide valuable advice to government officials and representatives, but insights which are valued. In fact, because we represent CPA firms who are “on the ground,” NCCPAP members are often invited to weigh-in at Senate Roundtable discussions and IRS liaison meetings.


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Get to Know Our Tax Chair and IRS Liaison, Steve Mankowski

Stephen F. Mankowski, CPA, CGMA is the current Tax Chair of NCCPAP and serves as IRS National Public Liaison. Previously, Steve was NCCPAP National President between 2016 and 2018. At the Chapter level, Steve has also served as the Vice President of the NCCPAP's Delaware Valley Chapter.



With over 30 years of experience, Steve has been invited to testify before Congress with topics including cash vs. accrual accounting and cybersecurity. He has been named to Accounting Today’s Top 100 Most Influential People in Public Accounting several times as well. Steve is currently the Owner of Mankowski Associates CPA, LLC.

Recent News

  • Tax Update - October 2024

    Posted by: Alexandra DeNiro, 10-29-2024 04:19 PM
    Blog Entry

    Tax Update – October 2024 Appeals Division Update The IRS Appeals Division shared important updates on staffing and operational changes. As of September 21, 2024, the division has grown to 1,746 employees, with plans to hire up to 2,227 by the end of fiscal year 2025. The increase in hiring has temporarily affected cycle times, as new hires undergo training. However, the division is working to maintain low inventory levels during this period. The Appeals Division has five primary ... Read More

  • Tax Update - September 2024

    Posted by: Alexandra DeNiro, 10-02-2024 12:30 PM
    Blog Entry

    Tax Update – September 2024 IRS Collection Notices Resumed The IRS has resumed issuing collection notices. Taxpayers are strongly encouraged to respond promptly to initial notices to avoid escalations, including liens and levies. Failure to address these notices can lead to more severe collection actions. The IRS is committed to making these notices clearer and easier to understand. Taxpayers can explore options such as short- or long-term payment plans through the IRS's self-service ... Read More



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