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AAFCPAs’ 2023 Growth Story Included Five New Partners
Boston, MA (December 22, 2023) — AAFCPAs, a preeminent 300+ employee CPA and consulting firm specializing in tax, assurance, accounting, wealth management, business process and IT advisory solutions, reflects with gratitude on our success and organic growth in 2023 with five partnership additions. The company continues in its organic growth trajectory as valued clients spread […]
From the desk of Kevin Hodson
On the Desk Closing out 2023, we are reflecting on the continuous noise that permeates the markets. Our long-term approach helps us stay focused, though, as we look past week-to-week disruptions to bigger picture indicators. Interest rate increases, for example, have been on everyone’s mind. We’re less concerned with those trends at this point, as […]
From the Desk of Carmen Grinkis
It’s that time of year again: not just the holidays themselves but also the annual Tiverton Four Corners Re-Tree contest. The town votes on art installations made from recycled materials, and I’m proud to have earned second place! If any voters are listening, though, I’ll gladly accept first place in 2024. My entry was titled […]
From the Desk of Jonathan Bloom
My big news “on and off the desk” is… I’ve been promoted to Partner! I’m proud of the achievement and humbled by the outpouring of respect and support from my colleagues, clients, family, and friends. It’s been an exciting journey—from my roots as a trader at one of the world’s biggest brokerage firms and now […]
From the Desk of Andy Hammond
On the Desk When asked if there are common themes as we approach the finish line of 2023, there is of course the logistical year-end planning, dotting of I’s and crossing of T’s. But conversations the past few weeks have a common thread of apprehension and unease. Unsurprisingly, the continuous stream of challenging world news […]
IRS Maintains Existing 1099-K TPSO Reporting Threshold for 2023
AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware that the IRS has announced a delay in implementing its new $600 1099-K reporting threshold for third-party settlement organizations (TPSOs), which include payment apps and online marketplaces like PayPal and Venmo, for calendar year 2023. This postpones the start of a 2021 law requiring that third-party settlement organizations […]
AAFCPAs Welcomes Wendy Smith, CPA as Consulting CFO, Processes & Systems
AAFCPAs is pleased to announce the addition of Wendy Smith, CPA as Consulting CFO, Processes & Systems within the firm’s growing Business Process & IT Consulting Practice. This growth comes in response to growing client demand for support with process and systems efficiencies. “I’m thrilled to incorporate my broad-based experience across financial operations and business […]
Chicago Extends Lease Tax to Software as a Service
Although states have not been increasing sales tax rates in general, many have begun to expand their tax base as some lawmakers look at expanding the list of taxable items. Some states are looking to tax digital products such as music, book, and video downloads. Many states also tax various forms of software including Software […]
What To Know About Upcoming 1099 Deadlines
AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware that payments to non-employees, such as contractors and other service providers, in excess of $600 during the calendar year must be reported to The Internal Revenue Service on Forms 1099. If your organization hired consultants in 2023, paid dividends, or orchestrated an intricate debt structure involving a myriad […]