Regulatory Alerts (All)
Upcoming Increase in Single Audit or Program-Specific Audit Thresholds
For audits of fiscal years beginning on or after October 1, 2024, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will raise the threshold for requiring a single audit or program-specific audit from $750,000 to $1,000,000. Non-Federal entities receiving less than $1,000,000 in federal funds annually will no longer be required to undergo a single audit, […]
The Current Federal Funding Landscape: What Nonprofits Need to Know
Nonprofits nationwide that receive government funding are facing uncertainty as a federal funding freeze disrupts critical financial support. At the same time, nonprofit leaders nationwide are voicing concerns and seeking clarity on how this freeze may affect their organizations. Federal Funding at Risk The funding freeze initiated under the Trump administration has raised alarms among […]
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this blog was published, the Trump administration issued a brief memo, M-25-14, which reads “OMB Memorandum M-25-13 is rescinded,” and directs questions about implementing the president’s executive order to agency general counsels.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 […]