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Bill Introduced to Repeal R&D Expense Capitalization

Bill Introduced to Repeal R&D Expense Capitalization

AAFCPAs provides the following update to clients with expenditures incurred in connection with your trade or business which represent research and development costs in the experimental or laboratory sense. On Thursday, March 16th, Senators Maggie Hassan (D) of New Hampshire and Todd Young (R) of Indiana reintroduced a bill to repeal the required capitalization of […]

Inflation Reduction Act Tax Credit Incentives for Contractors

Inflation Reduction Act Tax Credit Incentives for Contractors

On August 16, 2022, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act. Both existing and expired energy efficiency tax incentives including 179D Deductions and 45L Credits have been expanded significantly. AAFCPAs would like to make Real Estate and Construction clients aware of the following provisions: Section 179D Tax Deduction The Inflation Reduction Act aims to invest […]

Watch Now: 2021 Year-End Tax Planning & Compliance for Individuals, Families, and Trusts

Watch Now: 2021 Year-End Tax Planning & Compliance for Individuals, Families, and Trusts

AAFCPAs Tax Leaders provide an overview of what you need to know heading into year-end 2021. Congress tends to enact tax law changes every year. They also tend to put off passing tax legislation until the 11th hour. As we approach the end of 2021, this continues. AAFCPAs monitors closely the status of emerging legislation, […]

Tax Planning Guides for Businesses & Individuals (2021-2022)

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 […]

AAFCPAs Announces Promotions in Recognition of Abilities, Drive

AAFCPAs Announces Promotions in Recognition of Abilities, Drive

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 Directors and Managers:   Bella Amigud, CPA, MST has been promoted to Director, […]

AAFCPAs Announces Promotions and Peer Nominated Awards

AAFCPAs Announces Promotions and Peer Nominated Awards

“Our people are our greatest asset! Therefore, AAFCPAs hires exceptional people at all levels, develops them faster and provides opportunities for personal and professional growth. Our culture ensures they feel a genuine sense of being cared about; and that care extends to how graciously we serve our clients, and communities.” said Carla McCall, CPA, CGMA, […]

R&D Tax Credit Underutilized by Construction Contractors

R&D Tax Credit Underutilized by Construction Contractors

AAFCPAs would like to make construction clients aware of potential tax savings that are available to contractors through the use of Research & Development (R&D) Tax Credits. The R&D Tax Credit is a government-sponsored tax incentive that rewards companies for conducting R&D in the United States. It is a common misconception that the R&D credit […]

AAFCPAs Promotes Four to Manager to Support Firm Growth

AAFCPAs Promotes Four to Manager to Support Firm Growth

It is with great pleasure that AAFCPAs recognizes the skill, effort, and character of four exceptional team members who have recently been promoted to Manager. Through their commitment and tireless enthusiasm to deliver excellence in service to our growing client base, each of the following individuals has earned this distinguished recognition and promotion to his […]

Cannabis Businesses Required to File IRS Form 8300 After Cash Transactions

Cannabis Businesses Required to File IRS Form 8300 After Cash Transactions

AAFCPAs would like to remind cannabis business clients of their potential Form 8300 Report of Cash Payments Over $10,000 Received in a Trade or Business reporting obligation. This filing is required for any business who receives more than $10,000 in cash from one buyer as a result of a single transaction or two or more related transactions. […]