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Secure Your 2024 Tax Savings – Join Our Cannabis Tax Webinar

Secure Your 2024 Tax Savings – Join Our Cannabis Tax Webinar

Webinar: Tax Planning for Cannabis Operators  AAFCPAs invites you to join our 2024 Tax Planning for Cannabis Operators webinar. This session is designed to help cannabis business owners navigate the complexities of 280E and maximize tax efficiency.  Date: November 14, 2024Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM ETDetails: Explore tax considerations unique to the cannabis industry, including […]

OSD Procurement Regulations Related to Environmentally Preferable Products  

OSD Procurement Regulations Related to Environmentally Preferable Products  

AAFCPAs would like to inform our health and human services clients that the Operational Services Division (OSD) of Massachusetts is planning to amend 808 CMR 1.00 to include provisions and requirements related to Environmentally Preferable Products (EPPs). While these amendments are currently in the early stages and OSD is soliciting feedback, their implementation appears imminent.  […]

Election Impact on Taxes: Essential 2024 Strategies to Know

Election Impact on Taxes: Essential 2024 Strategies to Know

Webinar: Post-Election Tax Update Fireside Chat AAFCPAs invites you to join our special Post-Election Tax Update. Our tax advisors will provide in-depth analysis of key outcomes of the 2024 U.S. presidential election and their potential impact on your tax planning. Date: November 13, 2024Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM ETDetails: Hear in-depth analysis of key election […]

Navigating 2025 Tax Provisions Amid Election Uncertainty

Navigating 2025 Tax Provisions Amid Election Uncertainty

AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware that there are several key tax provisions set to expire in 2025. While factors like inflation, election results, and the shifting political landscape may add complexity to tax planning, we advise that clients begin preparations now. Note that changes to estate tax exemptions, the State and Local (SALT) […]

Understanding the Massachusetts 2024 Tax Amnesty Program 

Understanding the Massachusetts 2024 Tax Amnesty Program 

Massachusetts taxpayers with unfiled returns, underreported tax, and other tax liabilities have a unique opportunity through the Massachusetts 2024 Tax Amnesty Program. This limited-time initiative offers significant relief by waiving penalties for individuals and businesses that file outstanding returns and pay tax and interest owed for tax periods with returns due by December 30, 2024. […]

New IRS Guidelines: Employer Matching Contributions for Student Loan Payments Explained 

New IRS Guidelines: Employer Matching Contributions for Student Loan Payments Explained 

AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware that the Internal Revenue Service has issued important interim guidance for employers offering retirement plans, which presents a new opportunity to enhance employee benefits. This guidance, detailed in Notice 2024-63, explains how employers may provide matching contributions to retirement plans based on employee student loan payments, as outlined […]

Year-End Tax Webinars: Optimize Your 2024 Tax Strategy  

Year-End Tax Webinars: Optimize Your 2024 Tax Strategy  

Save The Date: 2024 Year-End Tax Webinars Reviewing your tax strategies before the end of the calendar year is essential to uncover potential tax savings, ensure compliance, and optimize your financial decisions, which is why AAFCPAs annually hosts a series of complimentary webinars to help clients stay informed and prepared. Whether you are a business […]

Seminar Recap: Accounting Standards Updates for Nonprofits

Seminar Recap: Accounting Standards Updates for Nonprofits

During AAFCPAs’ recent Nonprofit Seminar (recorded live, April 2024), Matthew Hutt, CPA, CGMA, Amy Staunton, CPA, and Jennifer A. L’Heureux, CPA briefed approximately 400 attendees on the latest applicable accounting standards updates (ASUs) and how they affect nonprofit organizations. What we covered: The full session was recorded and may be viewed as a webcast at […]

Use Tax Audits on the Rise
Use Tax Audits on the Rise

Use Tax Audits on the Rise

AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware that there has been an increase in the number of use tax audits being conducted in various states. As jurisdictions look to increase tax revenue, use tax audits may be considered a simple way to drive revenue through tax collections, penalties, and interest. What is use tax? While […]