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Dear Hannah:

As you all know, the MSCPA has enjoyed an excellent relationship with DOR for several years. We sit on the Commissioner’s Advisory Council, we have working groups on improving combined reporting and guidance to taxpayers and practitioners. We were the premier partner for the business rollout of MassTax Connect. More importantly, we can get expedited service for our members when they run into a snag.

So, I was a little nervous when I learned Commissioner Nunnelly was leaving to become Baker’s Commonwealth CIO, and I hoped it wouldn’t jeopardize our positioning with the DOR. Mike Heffernan, who will take office in May, has a great blend of private and public experience, with more than 25 years of experience in financial services, capital markets and entrepreneurship. I contacted him to get his thoughts on continuing our partnership, and I was delighted with his swift response:

“I look forward to continuing candid discussions with important stakeholders like the Massachusetts Society of CPAs. Mark Nunnelly has indicated that he benefitted enormously from the wise counsel of Amy Pitter and the Society’s membership, and I plan to carry on that important relationship.”

Sounds good to me! I look forward to continuing this important partnership.

Amy A. Pitter
President & CEO

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