Tax Planning & Compliance
MA Cannabis Reform Bill Signed by Governor
On August 11, 2022, Governor Charlie Baker signed into law the largest cannabis reform bill Massachusetts has seen since 2017: An Act Relative to Equity in the Cannabis Industry. The bill focused on welcomed provisions for operators: MA Decouples from Federal 280E, Offering Significant Tax Savings Social Equity Trust Fund Established, for the benefit of […]
AAFCPAs Provides Inventory Costing and 471 Guidance at AICPA & CIMA Cannabis Conference
AAFCPAs’ Cannabis Practice Leader David McManus, CPA, CGMA will present Inventory Costing and 471 Guidance to cannabis industry experts, CPAs, Attorneys, Tax Advisors, and peers experienced and inexperienced with the sector at the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA) & Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Cannabis Industry Conference on August 8th in Denver, CO and Live […]
Pennsylvania Corporate Income Tax Changes
AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware, if you are subject to Pennsylvania’s corporate income tax, there are two significant changes instituted pursuant to H.B. 1342, signed by the governor on July 8th, 2022, effective starting in 2023. CORPORATE TAX RATE The current Corporate Net Income Tax (CNIT) rate is 8.99%. There will be an […]
Cannabis Business Executive: Easing the burden of cannabis state tax compliance
Cannabis Business Executive (June 16, 2022) – Keeping pace with state sales and excise tax requirements can be a significant burden for cannabis operators. Make no mistake, the tax collection is a high priority to states, and as the industry grows, penalties and fines for late payment are becoming more common.
Important Changes To Vermont Corporate Income Tax
AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware, if you are subject to Vermont’s corporate income tax, there are several significant changes instituted pursuant to S.B 53, an act relating to changes to Vermont corporate income tax and conformity to federal tax laws, which will be effective for tax years beginning on or after January 1, […]
New Colorado Retail Delivery Fee
AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware, if you sell tangible property to customers located in Colorado, there is an important change coming that could significantly affect the amount of tax you need to collect from your customers. Effective July 1, 2022, the Colorado Department of Revenue will be instituting a new Retail Delivery Fee […]
MA Votes to Decouple from Federal 280E
On May 18, 2022, in a 153-2 vote, the Massachusetts House of Representatives approved sweeping marijuana reforms, which includes two welcomed provisions for operators! MA House Votes to Decouple from Federal 280E Tax Code The House voted to amend the state’s tax code to officially decouple from the federal tax code with respect to 280E. This […]
AAFCPAs Expands Tax Practice
Boston, MA (5/24/2022) – AAFCPAs, a best-in-class CPA and consulting firm known for tax, assurance, accounting, wealth management, business process, and IT advisory solutions, today announced the addition of Camila Gonzalez Whalen, CPA, Ross Winer, CPA, and Anthony Hudson, CPA. These professionals join the firm’s growing tax practice. Camila Gonzalez Whalen, CPA, Ross Winer, CPA, […]
Holders of Foreign Bank & Financial Accounts Must File FBAR by 4.15
AAFCPAs would like to remind clients of the IRS’s April 15th deadline to file their annual Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR), which applies to U.S. citizens, resident aliens and any domestic legal entity. For additional information about filing deadlines, filers are encouraged to visit the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) website. Filers […]