Chris Consoletti
Should Your Nonprofit Accept Cryptocurrency Donations?
With a current total market cap of all cryptocurrencies now exceeding $2 trillion dollars, nonprofits who refuse to accept, or do not have adequate policies in place for accepting crypto donations may be missing out on a large and growing funding stream. While accepting crypto donations may seem like an unwanted headache for nonprofit organizations, […]
Tax Planning Guides for Businesses & Individuals (2021-2022)
When considering your optimal tax planning & compliance strategy, business & individual tax payers must account for all current and impending tax code changes. This includes the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the 2019 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, the 2020 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) and subsequent stimulus initiatives, as […]
Nonprofit Tax Update: Insights from AAFCPAs’ Tax Consulting Attorneys
AAFCPAs’ tax department includes Tax Attorneys who closely monitor the changes to tax code, unrelated business taxable income, multi-state filing / registration requirements, employment taxes, and other state and local tax considerations. In this webcast, recorded April 2021 at AAFCPAs’ Nonprofit Educational Seminar, Joshua England, LLM, Esq., Brittany Besler, MBA, CPA, Esq., and Chris Consoletti, Esq. provide insight on […]
Self-Employed Individuals to Claim COVID-19 Sick & Family Leave Tax Credits on IRS Form 7202
AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware that the IRS recently released Form 7202 for eligible self-employed individuals to determine their qualified sick and family leave equivalent tax credits. As a reminder, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) provides small and midsize companies—as well as self-employed individuals—with refundable tax credits that reimburse them, dollar-for-dollar, […]
Tax Provisions and Extenders in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021
AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware, on December 21, 2020, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (The Act), a $2.3 trillion spending bill. Among the stimulus package and other COVID-19 relief provisions, the Act contained several tax provisions and extenders. AAFCPAs has highlighted below some of the most impactful tax provisions and extenders […]
Watch Now: 2020 Tax Planning Webinar: Guidance for Individuals
In 2020, tax planning is more complicated than usual. It may be daunting to understand brackets and rates, where and when to retire, capital gains, and what to do with retirement plans. In this 1 hour webinar, AAFCPAs Tax & Wealth Advisors cover what taxpayers need to know for 2020 year-end, as well as year-round […]
AAFCPAs Announces Promotions
AAFCPAs, a preeminent CPA and consulting firm based in New England, is pleased to announce promotions for the following team members in recognition of their competence, commitment, and superior performance serving our diverse client base in their respective areas of practice. New Director and Managers: Amy Staunton, CPA is a senior member of AAFCPAs’ Managed […]
IRS Issues Guidance on Presidential Payroll Tax Deferral Memorandum
AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware that the Treasury issued IRS Notice 2020-65 which provides guidance on the August 8, 2020 Presidential Memorandum directing the Treasury to allow employee deferral of withholding, deposit and payment of certain payroll tax obligations. Which Employees are Eligible to Defer? The deferral is restricted to any employee whose […]
Nonprofit Organizations Now Eligible for the Main Street Lending Program
AAFCPAs would like to make nonprofit clients aware that the Federal Reserve announced changes to its Main Street Lending Program to “provide greater access to credit for nonprofit organizations such as educational institutions, hospitals, and social service organizations.” Which Nonprofits Are Eligible? The Main Street Lending Program is now open to tax-exempt organizations established under […]