Real Estate
IRS Updates Guidance on Business Interest Deductions
Key takeaways: The Internal Revenue Service recently clarified its Section 163(j) FAQs following changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. These updates do not create new law but provide practical guidance for companies evaluating financing, merger and acquisitions activity, or capital investments. For businesses with significant depreciation or amortization, the revised framework helps align […]
Massachusetts to Automate Penalties on Late Advance Payments Starting July 2025
Beginning July 1, 2025, the Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) will automatically assess penalties on businesses that fail to make required advance tax payments by the 25th of each month. The advance payment requirement, in place since 2021, applies to businesses with more than $150,000 in annual tax liability from certain indirect taxes, such as […]
Joshua England to Speak on Recent Developments in Estate Planning
AAFCPAs is pleased to announce that Joshua England, LLM, Esq., Partner & Tax Attorney will be presenting at the Estate and Business Planning Council (EBPC) of Hartford’s first member program of 2025. Josh will share insights into estate planning strategies for the year ahead including potential implications of the 2024 elections, recent judicial decisions, and […]
Estate Tax Alert: Protecting Assets from the 2026 Exemption Reduction
AAFCPAs advises clients to consider proactive strategies to shield their assets now from steep tax liabilities should the estate tax exemption be left to decrease to $7 million on January 1, 2026. Now is the time for high-net-worth individuals to consider wealth transfer and gifting strategies that can help you maintain control while also locking […]
Nonprofits Can Transfer, Claim Direct Payments for Inflation Reduction Act Credits
The Inflation Reduction Act (the “Act”), originally signed into law on August 16, 2022, outlined a proposal that allowed certain non-taxable entities to receive specific credits under the Act as direct payments. On June 14, 2023, the IRS issued proposed regulations that outline how these non-taxable organizations can file and make an election to either […]
Historic Tax Credit: Changes Proposed to Make it More Accessible, Attractive
On March 2, 2023, Senators Cardin (Maryland), Cassidy (Louisiana), Cantwell (Washington), and Collins (Maine) reintroduced the Historic Tax Credit Growth and Opportunity Act (HTC-GO). This legislation was originally proposed back in 2021. HTC-GO has many beneficial proposed changes to the current historic tax credit program. The four proposed permanent provisions are: 30% tax credit increased […]
Affordable Housing Sponsors Approaching LIHTC Property Transitions
The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program, enacted in 1987, has been paramount for financing the construction and rehabilitation of properties in low-income communities. The credits are claimed by the investor over a period of 10 years, with a 15-year Federal compliance period. Additionally, there is an overall 30-year restricted use-period with the state housing […]
Inflation Reduction Act Benefits Affordable and Low-Income Housing Developers
AAFCPAs would like to make real estate clients aware of important credits and incentives defined in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). One of the key takeaways of the IRA for real estate developers in the renewable energy sector is the 10-year extension of the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) under Section 48 while increasing the credit […]
Watch Now: 2022 Year-End Tax Planning & Compliance for Privately Held Companies
Year-End Business Tax Planning In this live webinar, AAFCPAs’ Business Tax Advisors covered Federal, State, and International tax planning strategies for privately held businesses. Listen to hear what you may need to consider now to optimize your 2022 tax position. Topics Covered Include: Federal Taxation: Tax Credits Employee Retention Credit: Do you qualify, and how […]