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Bill to Retroactively Repeal Nonprofit Transportation Fringe Benefit Tax Passed by House Ways and Means Committee

Bill to Retroactively Repeal Nonprofit Transportation Fringe Benefit Tax Passed by House Ways and Means Committee

On Thursday, June 20, 2019, the House Ways and Means Committee passed H.R. 3300, officially called the “Economic Mobility Act of 2019” (the “Bill”).  The Bill, among other things, repeals the unrelated business income tax (UBIT) on nonprofits providing employees with qualified transportation fringe benefits. AAFCPAs is also pleased to report that the Bill states […]

How the Wayfair Decision Impacts Nonprofits
Wayfair: What your nonprofit needs to know

How the Wayfair Decision Impacts Nonprofits

On June 21, 2018, in a 5 to 4 vote, the United States Supreme Court, in South Dakota v. Wayfair, ruled that states were no longer bound by the physical presence test and could require out of state sellers to collect and remit sales tax based on economic nexus as long as certain criteria were met. AAFCPAs would […]

The SAFE Banking Act of 2019 Scores Victorious Step for Cannabis Businesses

The SAFE Banking Act of 2019 Scores Victorious Step for Cannabis Businesses

On March 28, 2019, the House Financial Services Committee voted 45-15 to advance the Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act of 2019 (“SAFE Banking Act”) to the House of Representatives. While there is still a long road ahead, this is the most promising step forward for cannabis businesses who would like to move away from cash-only transactions […]

Updates for Nonprofits under the New Tax Act

Updates for Nonprofits under the New Tax Act

This blog was revised on 10/10/19. AAFCPAs would like to make Tax Exempt Organizations aware of recent legislative and regulatory updates related to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, (“TCJA”) and how these may affect charitable nonprofits. What is Considered a Nondeductible Parking Expense that will now Trigger Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT)? On December […]

What Nonprofits Need to Know about the TCJA: AAFCPAs to Present a Members-Only Webinar for the Providers’ Council
AAFCPAs' Josh England & Chris Consoletti

What Nonprofits Need to Know about the TCJA: AAFCPAs to Present a Members-Only Webinar for the Providers’ Council

AAFCPAs Tax Consulting Strategists Joshua England, JD, LLM, and Chris Consoletti, JD will present a Tax Cuts and Jobs Act educational workshop on December 10th at 12pm, for the benefit of the Massachusetts Council of Human Service Providers, Inc. (The Providers’ Council). The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) represents a dramatic overhaul of the U.S. […]

AAFCPAs Outlines State Applicability, IRS Guidance Related to TCJA that Nonprofits Need to Know

AAFCPAs Outlines State Applicability, IRS Guidance Related to TCJA that Nonprofits Need to Know

AAFCPAs would like to make Tax Exempt Organizations aware of state by state applicability and recent IRS guidance on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, known officially as H.R. 1, (the “TCJA”) and how it pertains to charitable nonprofits. AAFCPAs has outlined the following applicability and guidance that are especially noteworthy: State by state applicability […]