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MA Form 3ABC due by 3/1 to avoid local property taxes
Editor’s Note: This article was updated in 2025 for accuracy and relevance. 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, to be exempt, you must file an annual Form 3ABC, due at the Assessor’s […]
H.R. 9495: What Nonprofits Need to Know About the New Legislation
H.R. 9495, a bill granting the Treasury Secretary authority to revoke a nonprofit’s tax-exempt status over alleged ties to terrorism, passed the House along party lines but stalled in the Senate. While it has not yet been refiled, many anticipate it will be, with a potentially different outcome under the new congressional majority. While H.R. […]
Federal Funding Pause and Its Implications
Update: Since this blog was published, the Trump administration issued a brief memo, M-25-14, which reads “OMB Memorandum M-25-13 is rescinded,” and directs questions about implementing the president’s executive order to agency general counsels. White House Press Secretary Leavitt said the previous executive orders related to funding reviews are still in effect and will continue to […]
IRS Notices for ERC Claims Disallowance
As the IRS continues to process Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims, AAFCPAs would like to proactively advise clients about Notices of Claim Disallowance, Letters 105C or 106C, being issued to some taxpayers. In most of these cases, the IRS is simply seeking additional information or clarifying details about a claim. Not all taxpayers will receive […]
Social Security Changes for Public Service Employees
What To Know About the Social Security Fairness Act On Sunday, January 5, President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law, marking one of the most significant changes to Social Security in decades. This legislation directly affects around three million public service employees, including teachers, firefighters, police officers, and their families. Beneficiaries will […]
Corporate Transparency Act Injunction Reinstated by Fifth Circuit
On December 23, 2024, a panel of judges in the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals stayed the nationwide preliminary injunction concerning the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Just three days later, on December 26th, another panel of judges reinstated the injunction, creating renewed uncertainty for reporting companies. On December 31st, the U.S. Department of Justice […]
Corporate Transparency Act Deadline Reinstated
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has reinstated the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). While the original January 1, 2025, deadline was temporarily delayed by a preliminary injunction, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) extended the compliance deadline to January 13, 2025. AAFCPAs advises that […]
IRS Delays $600 Threshold Changes for Form 1099-K Reporting
The IRS recently announced a delay in the implementation of the $600 threshold for Form 1099-K reporting. This rule, which would have required third-party settlement organizations (TPSOs) to report aggregate payments greater than $600, was initially set to go into effect in 2024. However, the IRS has pushed back this requirement to give businesses more […]
Federal Court Temporarily Halts BOI Reporting Requirements
A federal district court in Texas has issued a nationwide preliminary injunction halting enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and its beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements. The ruling, issued on December 3, 2024, found that the CTA likely exceeds Congress’ constitutional authority and temporarily suspends the January 1, 2025, reporting deadline for businesses. […]