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From the Desk of Jonathan Bloom
As the school year kicks off, the Bloom household is buzzing with new routines. Juliette is now in 5th grade, Jolie in 1st, and Jeanne is teaching 2nd grade. That shift means I’m now walking the girls to school each morning—a simple joy that gives me meaningful time with them before the day begins. Juliette […]
Asset Sale vs. Stock Sale: Key Differences When Selling a Business
Selling a business can take many forms. Some owners transfer shares to employees through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Others stage a management buyout or pass control gradually to family. But in most private company sales, the structure falls into one of two broad categories: asset sale or stock sale. The distinction matters. Each […]
FASB Simplifies Credit Losses for Accounts Receivable and Contract Assets
Accounting for credit losses has required companies to peer into the economic fog, projecting how shifts in employment, inflation, or policy might affect a customer’s ability to pay. In July, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update 2025-05, offering a way to sidestep some of that guesswork—at least for accounts receivable and contract […]
From the Desk of Kevin Hodson
As summer winds down and routines pick back up, we’re seeing the same shift in the markets—a return to activity and volatility after a relatively quiet season. September often brings movement, and this year is no exception. Between geopolitical developments and an upcoming Federal Reserve meeting, there’s a lot in play that could impact portfolios. […]
Does Your Website Create Tax Exposure? Understanding California’s PL 86-272 Guidance
For years, Public Law 86-272 offered a clear line of protection. If an out-of-state business limited its activity in another state to soliciting sales of tangible goods—typically through mail, phone, or more recently e-commerce—it could avoid that state’s income tax. That line has blurred. California is leading a quiet but consequential shift in how PL […]
Businesses See Relief as 1099 Thresholds Increase; Prepare Now for Year-End Deadlines
Signed into law on July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act brings welcome changes for businesses, contractors, and online sellers by raising reporting thresholds for Forms 1099-MISC, 1099-NEC, and 1099-K. Starting in 2026, thresholds for 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC will rise from $600 to $2,000, and 1099-K will return to $20,000 and 200 transactions […]
Kaite Valliere Recognized with MassCPAs 2025 Women to Watch Award
AAFCPAs is pleased to share that Kaite Valliere, CPA, MSA has been selected as a recipient of the Massachusetts Society of CPAs’ 2025 Women to Watch Award in the Emerging Leader category. The award recognizes professionals with two to eight years of experience who demonstrate exceptional commitment to the profession and their community. It highlights […]
Why Complex Trusts Matter for High-Net-Worth Investors Under OBBB
A provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act has renewed interest in a once-overlooked planning strategy: the use of a complex trust as a standalone tax-paying entity. While the concept is not new, recent updates including expanded deductions for real estate taxes make the structure more practical and more compelling, particularly for high […]
Massachusetts Operational Services Division Provides EEC UFR Reporting Guidance
The Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) introduced changes to its contract reimbursement model that give providers greater flexibility in how costs are recognized. As a reminder, effective October 1, 2024, contracts that were once primarily unit rate now follow a mix of unit rate and cost-reimbursable structures. The change applies to both […]