State and Local Tax
MA Taxpayers May Expect Refunds of Excess Tax Revenue
Massachusetts’ State Auditor Suzanne Bump recently announced that Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) Massachusetts tax revenue collections exceeded the annual tax revenue cap set by Chapter 62F of the Massachusetts General Laws by $2.941 billion. This revenue will be returned to taxpayers in the coming months. In general, eligible taxpayers will receive a credit in the […]
Maryland SaaS Taxability
AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware of new Maryland sales tax legislation, which effectively narrowed the definition of digital products and changed the sales taxability of Software as a Service (SaaS), effective July 1, 2022. Background In March 2021, Maryland’s Office of the Comptroller issued guidance on digital products and announced that SaaS would […]
Pennsylvania Corporate Income Tax Changes
AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware, if you are subject to Pennsylvania’s corporate income tax, there are two significant changes instituted pursuant to H.B. 1342, signed by the governor on July 8th, 2022, effective starting in 2023. CORPORATE TAX RATE The current Corporate Net Income Tax (CNIT) rate is 8.99%. There will be an […]
Cannabis Business Executive: Easing the burden of cannabis state tax compliance
Cannabis Business Executive (June 16, 2022) – Keeping pace with state sales and excise tax requirements can be a significant burden for cannabis operators. Make no mistake, the tax collection is a high priority to states, and as the industry grows, penalties and fines for late payment are becoming more common.
Important Changes To Vermont Corporate Income Tax
AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware, if you are subject to Vermont’s corporate income tax, there are several significant changes instituted pursuant to S.B 53, an act relating to changes to Vermont corporate income tax and conformity to federal tax laws, which will be effective for tax years beginning on or after January 1, […]
New Colorado Retail Delivery Fee
AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware, if you sell tangible property to customers located in Colorado, there is an important change coming that could significantly affect the amount of tax you need to collect from your customers. Effective July 1, 2022, the Colorado Department of Revenue will be instituting a new Retail Delivery Fee […]
DOR Update: 2022 Sales & Use Tax Returns Changes
AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware of some recent changes instituted by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) related to 2022 Sales and Use Tax Returns, including forms related to sales tax on services and meals, room occupancy excise tax, and marijuana retail tax. New lines will be added to the Sales Tax on […]
MA Form 3ABC due by 3/1 to avoid local property taxes
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, in order to be exempt, you must file an annual Form 3ABC, due at the Assessor’s Office no later than March 1, in each city or town […]
Cannabis Business Owners: Multi-State Tax Considerations for Multi-State Operators
Cannabis Business Executive (Jan 2022) – Cannabis legalization continues to gain momentum across the country, with several new states having legalized marijuana in 2021. Cannabis business owners and investors capitalize on this momentum for federal legalization soon: