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AAFCPAs’ Cyber Security Pros on Agenda at Strength Matters Conference
AAFCPAs’ IT Security Professionals Alex Santiago and Vassilis Kontoglis will share advice on overcoming cyber security challenges of a remote workforce at the Strength Matters Financial Management Conference, September 6-9 in New Orleans. The COVID Pandemic challenged businesses to think about operations in a new way, and in many cases, IT teams were required to […]
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
On August 16, 2022, President Biden signed into law Public Law Number 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the Act). AAFCPAs has highlighted below some of the most impactful tax provisions in the Act, including, but not limited to, provisions and credits affecting clean energy, a significant monetary reinvestment into the IRS, and a […]
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 […]
Clients Having Success Reassessing Employee Retention Credit
Many of AAFCPAs’ clients are having success reassessing their eligibility for the Employee Retention Tax Credit. “IRS anticipates that approximately 70%-80% of small and medium businesses (as well as tens of thousands of charities) were good candidates for taking the ERC,” according to Forbes.com. “The reality is, to date the actual numbers of businesses and […]
MA Cannabis Reform Bill Signed by Governor
On August 11, 2022, Governor Charlie Baker signed into law the largest cannabis reform bill Massachusetts has seen since 2017: An Act Relative to Equity in the Cannabis Industry. The bill focused on welcomed provisions for operators: MA Decouples from Federal 280E, Offering Significant Tax Savings Social Equity Trust Fund Established, for the benefit of […]
Dawn Pantano Earns Sage Intacct Implementation Specialist Certification
AAFCPAs is pleased to announce that Dawn M. Pantano, CPA, CITP, Manager, Business Process & IT Advisory, has earned the Sage Intacct Implementation Specialist certification. The Implementation Specialist certification is a demonstration of Dawn’s expertise implementing and configuring Intacct, reporting, and dashboards. Dawn helps clients get the most out of all the features available in […]
AAFCPAs Provides Inventory Costing and 471 Guidance at AICPA & CIMA Cannabis Conference
AAFCPAs’ Cannabis Practice Leader David McManus, CPA, CGMA will present Inventory Costing and 471 Guidance to cannabis industry experts, CPAs, Attorneys, Tax Advisors, and peers experienced and inexperienced with the sector at the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA) & Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Cannabis Industry Conference on August 8th in Denver, CO and Live […]
ECF Funds May be Subject to Uniform Guidance Audit
AAFCPAs would like to make Charter School clients aware that funds received under the ECF (Emergency Connectivity Fund) Program are federal funds and must be included in the calculation for determining your need for a Uniform Guidance audit. In May 2021, the ECF program was established by the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) to distribute ARPA […]
Pennsylvania Corporate Income Tax Changes
AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware, if you are subject to Pennsylvania’s corporate income tax, there are two significant changes instituted pursuant to H.B. 1342, signed by the governor on July 8th, 2022, effective starting in 2023. CORPORATE TAX RATE The current Corporate Net Income Tax (CNIT) rate is 8.99%. There will be an […]