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SALT Partner Kelly Zack Strengthens Community Leadership Through Board Service
AAFCPAs’ Partner Kelly Zack, MST recently joined the board of Victory Programs, Inc. (VPI), a Boston-based nonprofit dedicated to providing hope, recovery, and community for individuals and families facing homelessness, addiction, or chronic health conditions. VPI envisions communities that are safe, healthy, and inclusive, offering programs that address housing, wellness, and supportive services to help […]
Green Energy Tax Credits Ending Under One Big Beautiful Bill
The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) redrew the boundaries of U.S. climate policy. With its passage, several of the tax incentives that had shaped investment in electric vehicles, home energy upgrades, and renewable infrastructure are set to expire. Some of these credits, introduced under the Inflation Reduction Act, had been generous but complex. Others were […]
Year-End Tax Webinars: Optimize Your 2025-2026 Tax Strategy
AAFCPAs’ highly anticipated annual tax webinars are available OnDemand! As always, we’re committed to bringing you the latest tax considerations and guidance including implications of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law earlier this year, keeping you ahead of what matters most for your business and personal financial operations. We held three dynamic […]
From the Desk of Jonathan Bloom
As the school year kicks off, the Bloom household is buzzing with new routines. Juliette is now in 5th grade, Jolie in 1st, and Jeanne is teaching 2nd grade. That shift means I’m now walking the girls to school each morning—a simple joy that gives me meaningful time with them before the day begins. Juliette […]
Asset Sale vs. Stock Sale: Key Differences When Selling a Business
Selling a business can take many forms. Some owners transfer shares to employees through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Others stage a management buyout or pass control gradually to family. But in most private company sales, the structure falls into one of two broad categories: asset sale or stock sale. The distinction matters. Each […]
FASB Simplifies Credit Losses for Accounts Receivable and Contract Assets
Accounting for credit losses has required companies to peer into the economic fog, projecting how shifts in employment, inflation, or policy might affect a customer’s ability to pay. In July, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update 2025-05, offering a way to sidestep some of that guesswork—at least for accounts receivable and contract […]
From the Desk of Kevin Hodson
As summer winds down and routines pick back up, we’re seeing the same shift in the markets—a return to activity and volatility after a relatively quiet season. September often brings movement, and this year is no exception. Between geopolitical developments and an upcoming Federal Reserve meeting, there’s a lot in play that could impact portfolios. […]
Does Your Website Create Tax Exposure? Understanding California’s PL 86-272 Guidance
For years, Public Law 86-272 offered a clear line of protection. If an out-of-state business limited its activity in another state to soliciting sales of tangible goods—typically through mail, phone, or more recently e-commerce—it could avoid that state’s income tax. That line has blurred. California is leading a quiet but consequential shift in how PL […]
Businesses See Relief as 1099 Thresholds Increase; Prepare Now for Year-End Deadlines
Signed into law on July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act brings welcome changes for businesses, contractors, and online sellers by raising reporting thresholds for Forms 1099-MISC, 1099-NEC, and 1099-K. Starting in 2026, thresholds for 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC will rise from $600 to $2,000, and 1099-K will return to $20,000 and 200 transactions […]