Tax Planning & Compliance
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 […]
Wait to the last minute on your tax return? Here are some tips.
NBC Boston (April 2,2025)- Tax day is almost here. This year, all federal and state returns must be filed by the April 15 deadline. If you’re dreading doing your taxes, you’re not alone. Nearly a third of Americans admit to procrastinating and waiting until the last minute to file their paperwork. Tomas Pueyo, a tax manager […]
Tax and Accounting Implications in Buy-Side Business Transactions
Understanding the myriad tax implications of a buy-side business acquisition is essential to achieving a successful outcome. The way you structure the deal and approach due diligence can influence your financial results and help to avoid costly pitfalls. With the right strategies, you can identify opportunities to maximize tax benefits and streamline the integration process. […]
BOI Reporting Update: Court Reinstates Requirements, FinCEN Extends Deadline to March 21, 2025
On February 18, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas reinstated the controversial BOI reporting mandate. Fortunately, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) granted extra time to file, extending the deadline for beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Most reporting companies […]
Tax Planning For Life Sciences Amid Shifting Policies
Life Science Leader (February 11,2025) – In the life sciences sector, maintaining a strategic approach to tax planning has become increasingly complex, especially with ongoing regulatory changes affecting mergers, acquisitions, and how we treat research and development (R&D) expenses. Such tax policy shifts can directly affect corporate structure decisions, overall business strategy, and the ability […]
Tax Misinformation Poses Real Risk
With tax season upon us, misinformation about tax strategies becomes widespread, often circulating through social media, casual conversations, and well-meaning but inaccurate advice from friends or colleagues. In fact, the IRS recently issued a consumer alert warning of increased misinformation on social media, such as promises of inflated refunds or non-existent tax loopholes. Relying on […]
Pop-Up BOI Mills Raise Concerns About Data Security
AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware of pop-up Business Owner Information (BOI) mills promising to assist with compliance filings. These filings aim to boost transparency by identifying individuals who own or control a business. The injunction against the Corporate Transparency Act remains in effect, and reporting companies are not required to file beneficial ownership […]