AAF’s Katie Belanger Recognized as Women to Watch!
AAF is excited to announce that Katie Belanger, Audit Manager is a recipient of the MSCPA’s 6th Annual Women to Watch Awards. These prestigious awards honor women who have made significant contributions to the accounting profession, their organizations, their community and in the development of women as leaders. Katie has been with the firm since […]
AAF’s Katie Belanger Recognized as Women to Watch!
AAF is excited to announce that Katie Belanger, Audit Manager is a recipient of the MSCPA’s 6th Annual Women to Watch Awards. These prestigious awards honor women who have made significant contributions to the accounting profession, their organizations, their community and in the development of women as leaders. Katie has been with the firm since […]
Reminder: Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute Fees due July 31
As a reminder, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (“PCORI”) fees are due July 31, 2014 for all organizations with a self-insured health plan. The PCORI fee is treated like a tax, and is required to be paid annually on Form 720, “Quarterly Federal Excise Tax Return,” by July 31 of the calendar year, immediately following the […]
2014 UFR Update
Good news to share! The 2014 UFR Preparation Manual was released yesterday and, after much consideration, the Commonwealth of MA, Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) decided to allow providers to combine programs that have the same program code this year and not require you to separate non Chapter 257 funded costs from […]
June Tax Reminder: Estimated Tax Payments & Foreign Bank Account Reporting
June is traditionally viewed as a mid-point between the original and extended due dates for filing business, fiduciary, and individual tax returns. However, there are two significant dates that warrant attention. Estimated Tax Payments June 15 is the date for making 2nd quarter estimated tax payments for corporations with calendar year ends, fiduciaries,and individuals. Because […]
AAF Sponsors MNN Nonprofit Awareness Day
On Monday June 9, AAF was a proud sponsor of Nonprofit Awareness Day held at the Massachusetts State House. The day was orchestrated by the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network and according to MNN CEO Rick Jakious “Nonprofit Awareness Day is a special holiday that gives us a chance to recognize the essential role nonprofits play in […]
Are You Ready for the 2014 UFR?
Chapter 257 of the Acts of 2008 placed the authority for determining human and social service reimbursement rates with the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS). The Uniform Financial Report (UFR) is a key source for the financial data used in this analysis. In 2013, the UFR Preparation Manual instructions listed the activity […]
Taxpayer IRS Scam Alert – Tax Return Report
We have been alerted that a number of taxpayers are receiving emails from scammers representing themselves as IRS agents. The IRS does not initiate contact with taxpayers by email to request personal or financial information – this includes any type of electronic communication, such as text messages or social media. In late March, a number of phishing […]
AAFCPAs Tax Specialist, Josh England, Teaching Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT) Session
Learn how to avoid the pitfalls that advertising and sponsorships may have on your website and online publications. When: Friday, May 16th 8:30 am — Breakfast & Networking (pastries, fruit, juices, coffee and tea) 9:00 – 10:30 am — Program Where: Boston Private Bank & Trust Company 10 Post Office Square Boston, MA 02109 Presenter: Joshua England, Esq., Tax Specialist […]