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Regulatory Update: Massachusetts Extends FY25 UFR Deadline to January 15, 2026
AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware, in response to the delayed release of the Federal Compliance Supplement, the Massachusetts Operational Services Division (OSD) has announced a statewide extension for FY25 Uniform Financial Report (UFR) submissions. This update provides clarity and relief for providers navigating compliance timelines. New Deadline Details Special Consideration Requests If your […]
2025-2026 Tax Planning Guide for Business and Individuals
Proactive tax planning is always important, but this year brings new considerations. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law July 4, introduced significant changes, many of which take effect in 2025. These provisions may require adjustments to strategies you have used in the past, and they create new opportunities for those who […]
There Are Automation Opportunities in Your Everyday Operations
Most organizations are busy enough just keeping up with daily responsibilities. When operations rely on habit and deadlines, it is easy to overlook the quiet drag of manual tasks, i.e. the form re-entered in three systems, the spreadsheet passed around for approvals, the weekly report that takes hours to compile. These inefficiencies often remain hidden […]
Positive Changes for R&E Tax Deductions Under OBBB
For decades, companies have navigated the complexities involved in deducting research and experimental expenditures. The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act with the newly released Revenue Procedure 2025-28 changes that landscape. Starting with tax years after December 31, 2024, domestic research and development expenses may be deducted immediately, replacing the prior five-year capitalization and amortization […]
Life Sciences Gain R&D Tax Relief Under OBBB
Life sciences companies face some of the highest costs and longest timelines for research and development. The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act, with the newly released IRS Revenue Procedure 2025-28, eases some of the tax complexity around these expenditures. Starting with tax years after December 31, 2024, domestic research and development expenses may be […]
What You Should Know Before Claiming Social Security Benefits
Andy Hammond, AAF Wealth Management, shares insights from recent client conversations. Lately, I’ve been hearing from more and more clients—especially those in their early to mid-60s—who are starting to think seriously about retirement. One of the biggest questions on their minds? When to start claiming Social Security. It’s a decision packed with financial implications, and […]
Employers Prepare for New Overtime Deduction Reporting Rules Under OBBB
The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act, passed earlier this year, introduces a temporary tax break for individuals who receive overtime pay. For tax years 2025 through 2028, eligible workers may deduct a portion of overtime wages from taxable income. The change allows employees who work overtime to reduce taxable income, offering some financial relief […]
What Life Science Firms Need to Know Before Expanding to the U.S.
Understanding the U.S. Market Entry Process for Life Science Companies For foreign life sciences companies, the decision to establish a presence in the United States often begins with a strategic imperative—a clinical trial site near an academic research center, access to venture funding, or proximity to biopharma partners. But once the strategic rationale is clear, […]
You’re Invited: 2025 Plan Sponsor Fiduciary Summit
Join us at the 2025 Plan Sponsor Fiduciary Summit, co-hosted by AAFCPAs, Strategic Retirement Partners, Starkweather & Shepley, and Parker Brown Macaulay & Sheerin. We’re excited to feature Shawn Huxley, AAFCPAs partner and leader in retirement plan audits and fiduciary advisory. This exclusive event brings together experienced professionals to share guidance on key fiduciary topics. Take […]