Tax Planning & Compliance
Updates: Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting Requirements
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) introduced significant changes to reporting requirements for millions of small businesses, with the aim of combating money laundering and enhancing transparency. However, ongoing legal challenges have created uncertainty regarding compliance deadlines and enforcement. AAFCPAs is following developments closely and will share updates as appropriate. The following aims to provide the […]
MA Form 3ABC due by 3/1 to avoid local property taxes
Editor’s Note: This article was updated in 2025 for accuracy and relevance. The Massachusetts Return of Property Held for Charitable Purposes Form 3ABC provides for an exemption from local taxation on personal and real property for eligible charitable organizations. As a reminder, to be exempt, you must file an annual Form 3ABC, due at the Assessor’s […]
Field, Zack Appointed as Tax Partners
Boston, MA (January 29, 2025) — AAFCPAs, a U.S. top 100 CPA and consulting firm, is pleased to announce the promotion of Stacie Amaral Field, CPA, MBA and Kelly Zack, MST to Tax Partners, both invaluable leaders and advisors in AAFCPAs commercial tax practice. Join us in congratulating Stacie and Kelly on their well-deserved promotions. This […]
R&D Expenditures for Early Stage and Life Science Start-ups
Could your startup benefit from research and development (R&D) tax credits? Have you explored whether or not you qualify? Are you prepared to navigate tax strategies that could ease financial pressures on innovation? For early-stage and life science startups, R&D drives progress and lays the foundation for growth. However, recent changes to tax law—specifically Section […]
Richard Weiner Invited to Speak at AM&AA Winter Conference
AAFCPAs’ Richard Weiner, CPA, MST, CM&AA, Tax Partner and a leader of AAFCPAs’ Business Transaction Advisory practice has been invited to speak at the 2025 AM&AA (Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors) Winter Conference being held January 21-22, 2025, in Scottsdale, Arizona. This annual event brings together top executives from investment banks, private equity firms, […]
Corporate Transparency Act Injunction Reinstated by Fifth Circuit
On December 23, 2024, a panel of judges in the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals stayed the nationwide preliminary injunction concerning the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Just three days later, on December 26th, another panel of judges reinstated the injunction, creating renewed uncertainty for reporting companies. On December 31st, the U.S. Department of Justice […]
Post-Election Tax Update Webinar Recap
In this article: The outcome of the U.S. election sets the stage for potential tax policy shifts, leaving decision-makers wondering how they may prepare for what lies ahead. The new administration is considering changes to personal, corporate, and estate taxes along with broader economic policies. Considering this uncertainty, AAFCPAs advises that clients plan proactively to […]
Corporate Transparency Act Deadline Reinstated
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has reinstated the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). While the original January 1, 2025, deadline was temporarily delayed by a preliminary injunction, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) extended the compliance deadline to January 13, 2025. AAFCPAs advises that […]
DEA Rescheduling: Recommendations for the U.S. Senate Finance Committee
Cannabis rescheduling hearings are set to begin on January 21, 2025. If successful, rescheduling will usher in multiple positive impacts on the success and viability of the industry—the most immediate (and perhaps most impactful) will be the removal of Internal Revenue Code Section 280E. AAFCPAs’ expertise was recently sought by the U.S. Treasury and Senate […]