Tax Planning & Compliance
Cautionary Tales: When year-round communication is left out of tax planning
The pace of change in business is rapid, and as you know, executive leadership must be poised to quickly respond to challenges and seize opportunities as they arise. Often, decisions made throughout the year in response to challenges and opportunities have tax implications. In some cases, the tax benefits of these decisions have windows of […]
AAFCPAs Shares Valuable Tax Insights in 2017 Year-End Corporate and Individual Tax Planning Webinar
AAFCPAs presented this webinar on Tuesday, November 14th from 12-1pm in a live, 1-hour corporate and individual tax planning session. As you are aware, there is potential for dramatic changes in Federal and State tax law on the horizon which, more than ever, requires a multi-year approach to tax planning. AAFCPAs’ Richard Weiner, CPA, MST, Bella Amigud, […]
Massachusetts Clarification of Due Date Change for Extended C Corporation Tax Returns
AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware that, effective for years ending on December 31, 2016, the IRS changed the due date for filing calendar year C corporation returns from 3/15 to 4/15 (or the 15th day of the fourth month following the close of the corporation’s fiscal year). Although states have subsequently adjusted their rules and […]
Massachusetts Delays Plan to Tax Online Sales
The Massachusetts Department of Revenue today announced it has revoked its directive to collect sales taxes from out-of-state online retailers starting July 1. Earlier this spring, the Massachusetts Department of Revenue issued a directive aimed at requiring certain out of state vendors to collect sales tax on online sales to Massachusetts customers. The Department’s position […]
Accelerate Deductions and Reduce Tax Liability with Tangible Property Regulations and R&D Tax Credits
It is a little-known fact to most accountants that businesses leave money on the table by 1) paying taxes before they have to, and 2) by not identifying deductions in a timely manner that may be accelerated. At AAFCPAs, we regularly identify opportunities for clients that may yield new avenues for them to qualify for deductions […]
FBAR Filing Now Due April 15, Automatic Relief Available
AAFCPAs would like to remind all taxpayers with an annual FBAR filing requirement to be sure to report their foreign assets by the quickly approaching April 18 filing deadline. We would also like to share that automatic relief is available. The IRS and US Treasury recently announced that the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) will now […]
83(b) Election May Be Beneficial for Stock Subject to Vesting
AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware of the 83(b) election, a beneficial tax treatment that may provide significant tax savings. An 83(b) election may work favorably for you if you have been given restricted property, such as equity. Under IRS code section 83(b), you are able to convert what would normally be ordinary income […]
Payroll Tax Credit Available To Start-ups
AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware of the significant benefits available to small businesses as a result of provisions enacted in the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 (“PATH Act”). The Research Credit may now be applied to offset payroll taxes for start-up businesses. Who do these new provisions of the PATH Act […]
Massachusetts DOR Announces Late-File Penalty Relief for Corporate Taxpayers
AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware that the Massachusetts Department of Revenue announced relief for corporate taxpayers affected by the change in federal tax return due dates. The IRS changed the due date for filing calendar year C corporation returns from March 15 to April 15, effective for 2016 tax filings. The Massachusetts legislature […]