Daniel Seaman
Posts by Daniel Seaman
2023
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09.05
IRS Postpones RMD Penalties for Inherited Retirement Accounts

AAFCPAs and AAF Wealth Management would like to make clients aware that the IRS has issued penalty relief in 2023 for individuals who have not carried forward required minimum distributions (RMDs) on inherited retirement accounts. This guidance applies only to accounts inherited by non-spouse heirs where the decedent had been taking RMDs. Confusion arose in […]
2023
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08.31
IRS Warns of Surge in Scams

AAFCPAs and AAF Wealth Management would like to make clients aware of the IRS’ recent warning that a surge of scam reports has hit its phishing@nullirs.gov account. The bureau has also noted a significant increase since the July 4th holiday. The most common scams reported include: The Economic Impact Payment. An economic impact scam is […]
2023
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07.24
Massachusetts Offers Charitable Contribution Deduction

As of January 1, 2023, all Massachusetts taxpayers may now deduct charitable contributions on their state return. If you cannot itemize and receive a deduction for charitable contributions on your federal return, you will still be eligible to receive a deduction on your state return. The new deduction is available for contributions made to qualifying […]
2023
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01.10
Dan Seaman Named Tax Partner

Boston, MA (1/10/2023) – AAFCPAs, a best-in-class CPA and consulting firm known for tax, assurance, accounting, wealth management, business process, and IT advisory solutions, today announced that Daniel Seaman, CPA has been promoted to Tax Partner, effective January 1, 2023. Dan specializes in providing strategic tax planning & compliance solutions for individuals, families, and fiduciaries. […]
2023
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01.09
Secure Act 2.0 & the YE Spending Bill

On Friday, December 23, 2022, the U.S. House of Representatives followed the Senate’s lead and passed a $1.7T spending bill (Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023) that included changes to retirement savings, otherwise known as the Secure Act 2.0. The bill was signed by President Biden on December 29, 2022. These provisions affect individuals with retirement […]
2023
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01.05
IRS Delays Implementation of $600 threshold for 1099-K

AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware, the IRS recently announced a delay of the new 1099-K reporting requirements for calendar year 2022. As a part of The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), third-party settlement organizations (e.g., PayPal, Venmo, etc.) were required to issue a form 1099-K for those receiving more than $600. This requirement […]
2022
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11.16
Massachusetts Millionaire’s Tax

On Election Day, November 8th, Massachusetts voters approved Question 1 to amend the state constitution and establish an additional 4% surtax on taxable income in excess of $1 million dollars. Millionaire’s Tax Facts This additional income tax will be effective for tax years beginning January 1, 2023, which will be reported on returns due in […]
2022
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10.27
Webinar: 2022 Year-End Tax Planning & Compliance for Individuals, Families, and Trusts

Watch Now: Individual & Family Tax & Wealth Preservation Tax planning is a critical challenge—especially in times of legislative and economic uncertainty. In this recorded webinar, AAFCPAs Tax Advisors will provide clients and friends with information on what they need to consider now to optimize their 2022 and beyond tax position. Topics Covered Include: Tax […]
2022
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03.07
Daniel Seaman, CPA Promoted to Director, Tax

AAFCPAs is excited to share that Daniel Seaman, CPA has been promoted recently to Director in the firm’s Tax Practice. Dan is a senior member of the Private Client Services practice at AAFCPAs focused on working with business owners, executives, and their families in developing strategies to help manage and protect financial assets. He helps […]
2022
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02.08
Child Tax Credit Advance Payments: IRS Letter 6419

AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware that the IRS has started mailing copies of its Letter 6419, which outlines Advance Child Tax Credit payments that may have been received by taxpayers between July 2021 and December 2021. Taxpayers will need this letter when filing 2021 taxes and to claim the remaining credit. Reporting the […]