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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 […]

Navigating multi-state employment: Payroll tax compliance in the hybrid era
Benefits Pro (June 06, 2025)- It’s critical to take a step back and create a plan, assessing and managing the risks that come along with distributing employees across the country. The rise of remote and hybrid work is no longer a temporary response to disruption. Even as “work from home” becomes a less prevalent reality, […]

Estate Planning Pro Tip for Married Couples: Don’t Overlook Portability
In this article: Estate planning ensures that wealth transfers happen efficiently with minimal tax exposure. One of the most powerful tools in the estate planning toolkit for married couples is portability, which allows a surviving spouse to inherit any unused federal estate tax exemption from their deceased partner. It is a concept that can significantly […]

Seminar Recap: Strategic Software Add-Ons to Streamline Operations
During AAFCPAs’ recent Nonprofit Seminar (April 2025), Robyn Leet and Stuart Karas of AAFCPAs’ Business Process & IT Consulting practice presented strategic considerations for nonprofit finance leaders looking to improve efficiency, automate painful manual operations, reduce duplication, and make better use of their existing software tools. Nonprofits often rely on a patchwork of systems—some modern, […]

Seminar Recap: You Can Automate That!
During AAFCPAs’ recent Nonprofit Seminar (April 2025), Ryan K. Wolff, MBA and Vassilis Kontoglis presented practical guidance to more than 550 attendees on how nonprofit finance teams are using automation and artificial intelligence to eliminate repetitive tasks, streamline operations, and accelerate digital transformation. Nonprofits are under pressure to do more with less, but the path […]

AAF Wealth Management 2025 Market Insights
AAF Wealth Management Market Insights | Webinar On-Demand In an ongoing commitment to keep clients abreast on a range of issues that might affect your business and personal financial health, AAF Wealth Management’s Wealth Advisor and Director of Investments Kevin Hodson, shared what has driven performance of late along with thoughts on variables that could […]

AI Chatbots and Deepfake Awareness: Navigating Risks and Training Your Team
During AAFCPAs’ recent Nonprofit Seminar (April 2025), Ryan K. Wolff, MBA and Vassilis Kontoglis presented practical guidance to more than 550 attendees on the responsible use of AI tools in the workplace including risk mitigation strategies, security policy considerations, and how to recognize and respond to deepfake threats. This article offers select takeaways for nonprofit […]

AAF Wealth Management Expands Advisory Team
Boston, MA (May 26, 2025)—AAF Wealth Management, a boutique Registered Investment Advisory (RIA) firm serving clients focused on long-term wealth preservation, today announced the addition of two new team members, Michael Shook and Russell Almstrom, CRPC®. Both Michael and Russel bring expertise in client service, investment operations, and financial planning, enhancing our commitment to providing […]

Accounting Standards Update 2025
During AAFCPAs’ recent Nonprofit Seminar (April 2025), Matthew Hutt, CPA, CGMA, Partner, and Jennifer A. L’Heureux, CPA, Manager, shared insights with more than 550 attendees on recent developments in accounting standards affecting nonprofit organizations. Nonprofits must stay ahead of evolving accounting rules to keep their funding secure and their reporting accurate. While 2025 brings fewer […]