Tax Planning & Compliance
BOI Reporting Update: Court Reinstates Requirements, FinCEN Extends Deadline to March 21, 2025
On February 18, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas reinstated the controversial BOI reporting mandate. Fortunately, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) granted extra time to file, extending the deadline for beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Most reporting companies […]
Tax Planning For Life Sciences Amid Shifting Policies
Life Science Leader (February 11,2025) – In the life sciences sector, maintaining a strategic approach to tax planning has become increasingly complex, especially with ongoing regulatory changes affecting mergers, acquisitions, and how we treat research and development (R&D) expenses. Such tax policy shifts can directly affect corporate structure decisions, overall business strategy, and the ability […]
Tax Misinformation Poses Real Risk
With tax season upon us, misinformation about tax strategies becomes widespread, often circulating through social media, casual conversations, and well-meaning but inaccurate advice from friends or colleagues. In fact, the IRS recently issued a consumer alert warning of increased misinformation on social media, such as promises of inflated refunds or non-existent tax loopholes. Relying on […]
Pop-Up BOI Mills Raise Concerns About Data Security
AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware of pop-up Business Owner Information (BOI) mills promising to assist with compliance filings. These filings aim to boost transparency by identifying individuals who own or control a business. The injunction against the Corporate Transparency Act remains in effect, and reporting companies are not required to file beneficial ownership […]
Updates: Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting Requirements
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) introduced significant changes to reporting requirements for millions of small businesses, with the aim of combating money laundering and enhancing transparency. However, ongoing legal challenges have created uncertainty regarding compliance deadlines and enforcement. AAFCPAs is following developments closely and will share updates as appropriate. The following aims to provide the […]
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 […]
R&D Expenditures for Early Stage and Life Science Start-ups
Could your startup benefit from research and development (R&D) tax credits? Have you explored whether or not you qualify? Are you prepared to navigate tax strategies that could ease financial pressures on innovation? For early-stage and life science startups, R&D drives progress and lays the foundation for growth. However, recent changes to tax law—specifically Section […]
Richard Weiner Invited to Speak at AM&AA Winter Conference
AAFCPAs’ Richard Weiner, CPA, MST, CM&AA, Tax Partner and a leader of AAFCPAs’ Business Transaction Advisory practice has been invited to speak at the 2025 AM&AA (Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors) Winter Conference being held January 21-22, 2025, in Scottsdale, Arizona. This annual event brings together top executives from investment banks, private equity firms, […]
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 […]