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Recent Ruling Elevates Privacy of Holdings in Massachusetts Trusts

Recent Ruling Elevates Privacy of Holdings in Massachusetts Trusts

AAFCPAs and AAF Wealth Management would like to make clients aware of a recent ruling that makes Massachusetts an attractive jurisdiction for clients looking to create a trust for future generations while still keeping its holdings private. This could be especially beneficial for older generations looking to create a trust for younger generations without disclosing […]

Nonprofits Can Transfer, Claim Direct Payments for Inflation Reduction Act Credits

Nonprofits Can Transfer, Claim Direct Payments for Inflation Reduction Act Credits

The Inflation Reduction Act (the “Act”), originally signed into law on August 16, 2022, outlined a proposal that allowed certain non-taxable entities to receive specific credits under the Act as direct payments. On June 14, 2023, the IRS issued proposed regulations that outline how these non-taxable organizations can file and make an election to either […]

What Plan Sponsors Need to Know About SECURE 2.0

What Plan Sponsors Need to Know About SECURE 2.0

During AAFCPAs’ recent Nonprofit Seminar (April 2023), Employee Benefit Plan Practice leaders Davide Villani, CPA, CGMA and Shawn P. Huxley, CPA, MSA updated more than 400 attendees on SECURE 2.0 and how it affects plan sponsors. Building on the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act of 2019, SECURE 2.0 is designed to […]

MA Sales Tax Holiday Aug. 12-13, 2023

MA Sales Tax Holiday Aug. 12-13, 2023

This year’s Massachusetts sales tax holiday will be held on Saturday, August 12th and Sunday, August 13th, according to the Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR). The event provides a two-day reprieve from sales tax on most retail purchases valued at up to $2,500 when made for personal use by individuals. Purchases by businesses or by […]

Meals & Entertainment Deduction Reverts to Pre-TCJA Law

Meals & Entertainment Deduction Reverts to Pre-TCJA Law

As of January 1, 2023, the meals and entertainment deduction has reverted to previous guidelines under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Put differently, the 100 percent deduction for food or beverages provided by a restaurant has officially expired. The IRS advises that a 50 percent limit on meal expenses applies if that expense […]

IRS Audit Risk Areas for Nonprofit Retirement Plan Sponsors

IRS Audit Risk Areas for Nonprofit Retirement Plan Sponsors

During AAFCPAs’ recent Nonprofit Educational Seminar (April 2023), Employee Benefit Plan Practice leaders Davide Villani, CPA, CGMA and Shawn P. Huxley, CPA, MSA updated  400+ CFO and Executive Director attendees on the IRS’ 2023 strategic focus areas for small exempt organizations that sponsor retirement plans. AAFCPAs audits  180+ plans annually including 401(k) and 403(b) plans, […]

Massachusetts Offers Charitable Contribution Deduction

Massachusetts Offers Charitable Contribution Deduction

As of January 1, 2023, all Massachusetts taxpayers may now deduct charitable contributions on their state return. If you cannot itemize and receive a deduction for charitable contributions on your federal return, you will still be eligible to receive a deduction on your state return. The new deduction is available for contributions made to qualifying […]

Employee Retention Credit: Amend the Proper Return

Employee Retention Credit: Amend the Proper Return

The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) is a refundable pandemic-related tax credit for eligible employers who were fully or partially suspended due to a governmental order or who had a qualifying decline in gross receipts between March 2020 and September 2021 for comparable quarters. The credit may be claimed by filing an amended 941 for the […]

Mass AG Amends Form PC Filing Requirements

Mass AG Amends Form PC Filing Requirements

On May 31, 2023, Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell enacted several important changes to the state charity filing, the Form PC. AAFCPAs has highlighted the changes below and how they will affect Massachusetts nonprofit organizations. Mandatory Filing of Form PCs through Online Charity Portal Effective September 1, 2023, all Form PC filings which are […]