Legislative & Regulatory Updates
Election Impact on Taxes: Essential 2024 Strategies to Know
Webinar OnDemand: Post-Election Tax Update Fireside Chat AAFCPAs invites you to watch our special Post-Election Tax Update. Our tax advisors provide in-depth analysis of key outcomes of the 2024 U.S. presidential election and their potential impact on your tax planning. Details: Hear in-depth analysis of key election outcomes from the 2024 U.S. presidential election and […]
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) […]
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 […]
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 […]
U.S. Department of Labor Issues Final Rule on Employee vs. Independent Contractor Classification
AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware that the U.S. Department of Labor issued its final rule on employee versus independent contractor classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Effective March 11, 2024, this final rule provides guidance on how employers determine employee versus independent contractor status. Relying on a multifactor economic reality test, the […]
FASB Approves New Guidance on Certain Crypto Assets
AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware that in December 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standard Update (ASU) 2023-08, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other – Crypto Assets (Subtopic 350-60): Accounting for and Disclosure of Crypto Assets. Note: the amendments in ASU 2023-08 require that an entity measure “in-scope” crypto assets (as […]
New Tax Relief Bill Could Affect 2023 Filing Season
A bipartisan deal known as the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 could offer a last-minute extension for previously expired tax credits and breaks. If passed, provisions could affect the current 2023 filing season. Update 2.1.24: Last night, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bipartisan $70 billion tax relief package. […]
New Bill Could Amend ERTC Due Date
AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware of a new bill that has reached congress titled The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024, a vote for which is anticipated by January 31, 2024. If passed, this bill could amend the due date of Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) filings to January […]
IRS Launches New ERC Withdrawal Process to Combat Fraud
AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware that the IRS has released details of its special Employee Retention Credit (ERC) withdrawal process. This initiative is designed to assist employers who filed an ERC claim but have concerns about its accuracy due to pressure or misleading advice from ERC marketers or promoters. The new withdrawal option […]