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Why Complex Trusts Matter for High-Net-Worth Investors Under OBBB
A provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act has renewed interest in a once-overlooked planning strategy: the use of a complex trust as a standalone tax-paying entity. While the concept is not new, recent updates including expanded deductions for real estate taxes make the structure more practical and more compelling, particularly for high […]
Massachusetts Operational Services Division Provides EEC UFR Reporting Guidance
The Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) introduced changes to its contract reimbursement model that give providers greater flexibility in how costs are recognized. As a reminder, effective October 1, 2024, contracts that were once primarily unit rate now follow a mix of unit rate and cost-reimbursable structures. The change applies to both […]
AAFCPAs to Speak at Strength Matters 2025 on Managing Consultants in Community Development
AAFCPAs is pleased to announce our participation in the 2025 Strength Matters Financial Management Conference, taking place September 16-19 at the Omni Charlotte Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina. This year’s conference comes at an important moment for the affordable housing industry. More than 200 nonprofit community development leaders, mission-driven partners, and strategic accounting and investment […]
OBBB Restores 100 Percent Bonus Depreciation and Expands Section 179
When it comes to managing your business’s tax burden, the timing and method of depreciating property can make a significant difference. Cash flow is an integral part of every business and, for a business owner, taxes are one of the biggest expenses they will have. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB), signed into law […]
Promotions Celebrated at AAFCPAs
AAFCPAs, a U.S. Top 100 CPA and consulting firm, is pleased to announce recent promotions across audit and assurance, tax, Outsourced Accounting & Fractional CFO along with technology, process, and risk advisory. We are proud to recognize the remarkable accomplishments and dedication of our team members, whose expertise, passion, and innovative spirit continue to set […]
New Law Makes QBI Deduction Permanent for Qualified Business Owners
Tax Planning is one of the most important components of operating a successful business, and maximizing the Qualified Business Income (QBI) deduction is a key element in that planning. The QBI deduction enables eligible business owners to reduce their taxable income by up to 20 percent of their qualified business income, providing a valuable opportunity […]
OBBB Creates More Deduction Room for Middle-Income Filers
For years, the state and local tax deduction has been an important consideration for taxpayers in high-tax states. In 2017, The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act set a $10,000 cap, which limited the ability of many individuals and pass-through entity shareholders to reduce federal taxable income. The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act, signed into […]
Senior Living Facilities Face New Financial Challenges in 2025
Senior living facilities are under pressure, managing rising costs while striving to deliver consistent care to a population that is living longer and often requires more complex support. Staffing remains a central concern: wages are up, agency fees remain high, and the workforce is still recovering from post-pandemic attrition. At the same time, more individuals […]
OBBB State & Local Tax Deduction Increase May Enhance Itemized Benefits
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law July 4, 2025, raises the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap from $10,000 to $40,000 for households with modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) under $500,000. For many, this brings a renewed incentive to itemize, putting mortgage interest, charitable contributions, and property taxes back into play. […]