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Massachusetts Emergency Paid Leave Act Updates
AAFCPAs would like to remind clients that in September of 2021, the state of Massachusetts extended their Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act, requiring employers to make paid leave time available to employees. These COVID-19 paid leave obligations will now continue until April 1st, 2022. The act is effective Friday, May 28th, 2021, through April 1st, […]
AAFCPAs’ update on the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) for 2020 and 2021
AAFCPAs would like to remind clients of the availability of the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). The ERC can provide significant refundable payroll tax credits to eligible employers for both the 2020 and 2021 tax years. It is not too late to submit a claim for the ERC! What Is the Employee Retention Credit? The ERC […]
Bella Amigud, CPA, MST Promoted to Tax Partner
Boston, MA (01/31/22) – AAFCPAs, a best-in-class CPA and consulting firm known for assurance, tax, accounting, wealth management, business process, and IT advisory solutions, today announced the promotion of Bella Amigud, CPA, MST to Tax Partner. Bella specializes in business tax compliance, planning, and consulting. She coordinates tax services, brings timely, value-added tax strategies, and […]
Shawn Huxley Joins AAFCPAs’ Employee Benefit Plan Audit Practice
Boston, MA (01/24/22) – AAFCPAs, a best-in-class CPA and consulting firm known for assurance, tax, accounting, wealth management, business process, and IT advisory solutions, today announced the addition of Shawn P. Huxley, CPA, MSA, as a Partner in the firm’s Employee Benefit Plans practice. Shawn joins AAFCPAs with 15 years of public accounting experience leading […]
Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program Extensions
AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware that on January 11, 2022 the IRS issued Notice 2022-05 which further extends the temporary relief from certain requirements for low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) projects, originally extended earlier in 2020 & 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For your convenience we have outlined some of the key […]
AAF Wealth Management Quarterly Update
2021 was a year of big expectations, big headlines, and even bigger returns in the world’s financial markets. With hopes of putting pandemic lockdowns in our past, 2021 looked capable of ushering in a new era. There were no shortages of headlines to divert our attention away from the economy. From political changes, to headlines […]
AAFCPAs’ 2021 Holiday Party
There were some fantastic pictures captured at AAFCPAs’ 2021 Holiday Party! Attendees brought their dance pants! To those who didn’t attend, we know this was a thoughtful and personal decision for you. We look forward to the future when we may celebrate together in person without trepidation. Happy Holidays!
Venmo, PayPal, Zelle must report $600+ in transactions to IRS
AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware that as of 1/1/2022 the IRS has changed the threshold on the reporting requirement for Form 1099-K, Payment Card and Third-Party Network Transactions. This will specifically affect: anyone who receives digital payment for services or goods; anyone who accepts payments via credit card or third-party network. Any individual […]
Cannabis Business Owners: Multi-State Tax Considerations for Multi-State Operators
Cannabis legalization continues to gain momentum across the country, with several new states having legalized marijuana in 2021. As of this post, the number of states in which recreational marijuana is legal is 18, and 16 other states allow for medical use only. Cannabis business owners and investors are hopeful this momentum has set the […]