Tax Planning & Compliance
Navigating 2025 Tax Provisions Amid Election Uncertainty
AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware that there are several key tax provisions set to expire in 2025. While factors like inflation, election results, and the shifting political landscape may add complexity to tax planning, we advise that clients begin preparations now. Note that changes to estate tax exemptions, the State and Local (SALT) […]
Essential Tax Moves Before Year-End: Watch Our Business Tax Webinar
Webinar: Year-End Tax Planning & Compliance for Privately Held Companies AAFCPAs invites you to watch our 2024 Business Tax Planning webinar, designed to provide essential year-end tax strategies to help you maximize your 2024 tax benefits. This session covers key regulatory changes and guidance for optimizing your tax position. Details: Focused on optimizing your business […]
2024-2025 Tax Planning Guides for Business and Individuals
Year-end tax planning involves a comprehensive review of your estimated tax requirements, anticipated cash outlays, off-season filing deadlines, new and expired tax laws, and relevant tax breaks. By taking a well-thought-out approach, taxpayers may optimize their retained, or after-tax, earnings and avoid penalties. This being an election year, our team is closely monitoring potential tax policy […]
Talking With Children About Significant Wealth Transfer
Discussing a significant inheritance with your children, grandchildren, or other family members can be challenging. If you’re like most, you may not know where to start or how to approach the topic. However, you do understand how important it is and the impact it can have on their future, values, and life choices. Understanding the […]
Year-End Tax Webinars: Optimize Your 2024 Tax Strategy
Save The Date: 2024 Year-End Tax Webinars Reviewing your tax strategies before the end of the calendar year is essential to uncover potential tax savings, ensure compliance, and optimize your financial decisions, which is why AAFCPAs annually hosts a series of complimentary webinars to help clients stay informed and prepared. Whether you are a business […]
Seminar Recap: 2024 Employee Benefit Plan Risk Update
During AAFCPAs’ recent Nonprofit Seminar (April 2024), Shawn P. Huxley, CPA, MSA and Davide Villani, CPA, CGMA updated approximately 400 attendees on employee benefit plan risk. The full session was recorded and may be viewed as a webcast at your convenience.>> Secure Act 2.0 Overview Secure Act 2.0 is designed to increase access to retirement […]
Estate Tax Exemption Could Decrease to $6M on January 1, 2026
With the potential decrease in the federal estate tax exemption on the horizon, it is crucial to act now to preserve your wealth for future generations. The following blog provides advice on optimizing the current higher exemption through strategic gifting, ensuring asset control and access. Clients are advised to prepare for the changes ahead by […]
Use Tax Audits on the Rise
AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware that there has been an increase in the number of use tax audits being conducted in various states. As jurisdictions look to increase tax revenue, use tax audits may be considered a simple way to drive revenue through tax collections, penalties, and interest. What is use tax? While […]
U.S. Department of Labor Issues Final Rule on Employee vs. Independent Contractor Classification
AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware that the U.S. Department of Labor issued its final rule on employee versus independent contractor classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Effective March 11, 2024, this final rule provides guidance on how employers determine employee versus independent contractor status. Relying on a multifactor economic reality test, the […]