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New Schedules K-2 & K-3 affecting all flow-through entity tax returns

New Schedules K-2 & K-3 affecting all flow-through entity tax returns

AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware that the IRS has released final versions of two new Schedules K-2 & K-3 that should be included with tax returns of pass-through entities. These schedules were originally perceived as being required to be filed only by entities reporting items of international relevance.  However, in its recent January […]

DOR Update: 2022 Sales & Use Tax Returns Changes

DOR Update: 2022 Sales & Use Tax Returns Changes

AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware of some recent changes instituted by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) related to 2022 Sales and Use Tax Returns, including forms related to sales tax on services and meals, room occupancy excise tax, and marijuana retail tax. New lines will be added to the Sales Tax on […]

Child Tax Credit Advance Payments: IRS Letter 6419

Child Tax Credit Advance Payments: IRS Letter 6419

AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware that the IRS has started mailing copies of its Letter 6419, which outlines Advance Child Tax Credit payments that may have been received by taxpayers between July 2021 and December 2021. Taxpayers will need this letter when filing 2021 taxes and to claim the remaining credit. Reporting the […]

MA Form 3ABC due by 3/1 to avoid local property taxes
MA Form 3ABC Due

MA Form 3ABC due by 3/1 to avoid local property taxes

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, in order to be exempt, you must file an annual Form 3ABC, due at the Assessor’s Office no later than March 1, in each city or town […]

Boston Business Journal: In play: local colleges are navigating a whole new world of athletic endorsement deals
Boston Business Journal BBJ

Boston Business Journal: In play: local colleges are navigating a whole new world of athletic endorsement deals

Boston Business Journal (2.2.22) – AAFCPAs Tax Consulting Attorney, and former Lehigh University D1 Soccer and LAX athlete, Brittany Besler, MBA, CPA, Esq., weighs in on tax implications athletes and businesses may consider…

AAFCPAs’ update on the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) for 2020 and 2021

AAFCPAs’ update on the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) for 2020 and 2021

AAFCPAs would like to remind clients of the availability of the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). The ERC can provide significant refundable payroll tax credits to eligible employers for both the 2020 and 2021 tax years. It is not too late to submit a claim for the ERC! What Is the Employee Retention Credit? The ERC […]

Bella Amigud, CPA, MST Promoted to Tax Partner

Bella Amigud, CPA, MST Promoted to Tax Partner

Boston, MA (01/31/22) – AAFCPAs, a best-in-class CPA and consulting firm known for assurance, tax, accounting, wealth management, business process, and IT advisory solutions, today announced the promotion of Bella Amigud, CPA, MST to Tax Partner. Bella specializes in business tax compliance, planning, and consulting. She coordinates tax services, brings timely, value-added tax strategies, and […]

Cannabis Business Owners: Multi-State Tax Considerations for Multi-State Operators

Cannabis Business Owners: Multi-State Tax Considerations for Multi-State Operators

Cannabis Business Executive (Jan 2022) – Cannabis legalization continues to gain momentum across the country, with several new states having legalized marijuana in 2021. Cannabis business owners and investors capitalize on this momentum for federal legalization soon:

2021 Round-up: AAFCPAs’ Top 7 Most-Read Content

2021 Round-up: AAFCPAs’ Top 7 Most-Read Content

How can we do more with less? Over the past year, AAFCPAs published a wide array of alerts & insights that explore topics ranging from compliance, to productivity & business intelligence, to data security. In this end-of-year roundup, we share key insights and trends from our most-read content of 2021: Tax Planning Guides for Businesses […]