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TerrAscend Corp. Joins Other Operators Changing 280E Tax Position
AAFCPAs would like to make cannabis clients aware that TerrAscend Corp., in its fourth-quarter earnings call, announced it would no longer be making tax payments under Section 280E of the Internal Revenue Code. The company’s Chief Financial Officer noted its legal basis in doing so comes from a legal interpretation based on a similar position […]
CARM Set to Transform Canada Imports
This article has been updated. AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware of a significant new requirement related to Canada customs. The Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) is a new initiative, which is expected to notably transform how importers interact with Canada Customs. Importers should be aware that CARM will […]
From The Desk of Jonathan Bloom – March 2024
Last quarter, we spent a lot of time talking about taxes, reviewing last year’s portfolio performance, and projecting income and expenses for the year ahead. Now, we’re focused on applying that insight to your financial plan and making sure there is alignment. I’m also working with many clients who need to set cash aside for […]
From The Desk of Andrew Hammond – March 2024
Different times throughout the year provide different opportunities to explore certain personal financial planning strategies. At the end of the year, it’s taxes and Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs). But many of our conversations this time of year are about benefits. As we think about personal financial planning and benefits, consider the Health Savings Account (HSA). […]
340B ESP New Data Request Raises Concerns About Overreach
340B Report (February 24, 2024) – The drugmaker vendor 340B ESP’s recent requests for additional claims data from some 340B hospitals has raised concerns from 340B providers that the vendor is going beyond the scope of what it is legally permissible to collect. An email obtained by 340B Report from 340B ESP to a 340B […]
From The Desk of Kevin Hodson – March 2024
As we get the ball rolling in 2024, I’ve been working with clients on IRA contributions and tax filings. I’m also preparing to present at AAFCPAs’ Nonprofit Seminar in April. (We sent you an invite recently.) This event is a complimentary day of education we provide annually geared toward our nonprofit clients, primarily heads of […]
From The Desk of Carmen Grinkis – March 2024
As you may know, I’m passionate about music. I remember in the late 1960s when my parents gave me a transistor radio to help me go to sleep at night. I would wait for a certain Carpenter’s song to play as it always did around the same time. Once I heard the lines, “On the […]
AAFCPAs Announces Rebrand of MAS Practice
Boston, MA (March 1, 2024)—AAFCPAs, a preeminent 325+ employee CPA and consulting firm specializing in tax, assurance, accounting, wealth management, business process and IT advisory solutions, is pleased to announce the rebrand of its Managed Accounting Services (MAS) practice. As part of our ongoing commitment to innovation and growth, we have updated the practice name […]
Los Angeles and San Francisco City Taxes Due
While most taxpayers are focused on federal and state tax obligations, city taxes can often slip under the radar, leading to potential oversights. AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware that two California city taxes affecting businesses in Los Angeles and San Francisco are due February 29, 2024. Los Angeles City Tax This is a […]