Individual, Family & Fiduciary Tax
How Will the Election Impact Your Taxes?
As the 2016 US Presidential Election approaches, AAFCPAs’ Richard Weiner shares his viewpoints on the short and long-term tax impact Clinton or Trump presidency may have, as well as an analysis of how Republican’s and Democrat’s respective tax plans may impact clients. How quickly will the new President impact you personally or professionally? The composition […]
IRS Section 2704 Proposed Regulations Could Eliminate Significant Estate Planning Technique for Family-Controlled Entities
The IRS has issued Proposed Regulations under Internal Revenue Code § 2704 that may dramatically reduce the ability to apply discounts in valuing the interests of many family-controlled entities for estate gift and generation skipping tax purposes. Specifically, the proposed regulations may significantly restrict the application of lack of control or marketability discounts in determining […]
Avoid Double Taxation on Inherited Assets with IRD Deduction
AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware of an often-missed tax deduction available to heirs of pre-tax assets, such as: retirement plan assets, IRA distributions, unpaid interest and dividends, salary, wages, sales commissions, etc. The income in respect of a decedent (IRD) deduction, Section 691(s) under the Internal Revenue Code, can reduce the income tax […]
Mass Murder May Lead to Charity Scams and Identity Theft
AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware of a recent consumer alert issued by the IRS warning taxpayers about the possible emergence of fake charity scams in the wake of the recent mass-murder in Orlando. The agency is encouraging donors to seek out recognized charitable groups and to use the IRS website to verify the […]
MA DOR Announces Tax Amnesty 2016
AAFCPAs would like to make you aware that the Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) has recently announced a 2016 Tax Amnesty Program, open to all individuals and businesses who have not filed all Massachusetts tax returns, or have underreported taxes on previously filed returns. The tax amnesty program is a limited-time opportunity, and allows taxpayers […]
A View from the Trenches: Handling the IRS, clients and the other frustrations of tax filing season
AccountingToday.com | AAFCPAs Co-Managing Partner Dave McManus believes now is the time to educate clients regarding tax planning as a year-round exercise. “We’re not looking solely at the compliance process at the end of the year. Our objective is to work with clients throughout the year and to get a real sense of who they are, how their business […]
Congress to Vote on Tax Extender Bill Friday
On Tuesday night, Congress reached an agreement on a year-end spending and tax deal that includes the much anticipated tax “extender” provisions. The tax bill is expected to extend around 50 credits for businesses and individuals, while also delaying until 2017 a tax on medical device manufacturers. This news provides some insight of what to […]
Tax Planning Guide for Individuals and Businesses Year-End 2015
AAFCPAs is pleased to provide you with detailed tax planning guides that we know you will find helpful in navigating the numerous tax updates taking effect in 2016! If you have not done so already, there is still time to consider year-end tax-saving opportunities. These tax guides are organized into sections discussing year-end, as well […]
AAFCPAs Warns of Recent IRS-Impersonation Identity Theft Scam
We have been alerted that a number of taxpayers are receiving emails from scammers who are disguising themselves as IRS agents. Generally, the IRS does not send unsolicited e-mails to taxpayers. Further, the IRS does not communicate tax account information with taxpayers via e-mail or use e-mail to solicit sensitive financial and personal information from […]