Professional Services
2019
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10.01
AAFCPAs Releases 2019-2020 Tax Planning Guide for Businesses & Individuals
As we approach the second tax filing season under the monumental Tax Cuts & Jobs Act (TCJA), we now have a clearer and broader view of what the future holds for businesses, individuals, tax exempt and government entities. This view includes insight into opportunities and pitfalls to consider for 2019-2020. Download AAFCPAs’ 2019-2020 Tax Planning Guide for […]
2018
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11.07
FASB Issues ASU 2018-17: Targeted Improvements to Related Party Guidance for Variable Interest Entities
AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware that the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) on October 31, 2018, issued an Accounting Standards Update (ASU) that reduces the cost and complexity of financial reporting associated with consolidation of variable interest entities (VIEs). A VIE is an organization in which consolidation is not based on a majority […]
2017
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10.18
AAFCPAs Shares Valuable Tax Insights in 2017 Year-End Corporate and Individual Tax Planning Webinar
AAFCPAs presented this webinar on Tuesday, November 14th from 12-1pm in a live, 1-hour corporate and individual tax planning session. As you are aware, there is potential for dramatic changes in Federal and State tax law on the horizon which, more than ever, requires a multi-year approach to tax planning. AAFCPAs’ Richard Weiner, CPA, MST, Bella Amigud, […]
2017
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04.28
Guidance on New Lease Accounting Standard
In 2016, FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) to increase transparency and comparability of lease transactions. AAFCPAs has summarized some of the most significant changes resulting from the new ASU for your convenience: [well type=””]AAFCPAs has provided a detailed Whitepaper providing guidance on the FASB’s new Lease standard so clients may […]
2016
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11.30
Tax Return Due Dates & Filing Extensions Changed
In a 2015 highway funding bill, Congress & the IRS announced changes to due dates for partnership and corporate tax returns, as well as FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR), and several other IRS information returns. These changes will affect your 2016 tax filings. AAFCPAs has provided the following summary […]
2015
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12.28
2016 Standard Mileage Rates
The IRS has issued the 2016 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. Beginning on Jan. 1, 2016, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel trucks) will be: 54 cents per mile for […]
2015
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12.16
Congress to Vote on Tax Extender Bill Friday
On Tuesday night, Congress reached an agreement on a year-end spending and tax deal that includes the much anticipated tax “extender” provisions. The tax bill is expected to extend around 50 credits for businesses and individuals, while also delaying until 2017 a tax on medical device manufacturers. This news provides some insight of what to […]
2015
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12.15
Tax Planning Guide for Individuals and Businesses Year-End 2015
AAFCPAs is pleased to provide you with detailed tax planning guides that we know you will find helpful in navigating the numerous tax updates taking effect in 2016! If you have not done so already, there is still time to consider year-end tax-saving opportunities. These tax guides are organized into sections discussing year-end, as well […]
2015
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12.11
New IRS Employer Reporting Requirements Under ACA
AAFCPAs reminds clients that, pursuant to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the employer information reporting provision for offers of minimum essential coverage, which applies only to applicable large employers, is now in effect. Do you qualify as an ALE? An applicable large employer (ALE) is, for a particular calendar year, any single employer, or group […]
2015
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11.18
Reduce Your Corporate or Partnership Income Tax for 2015
For every business, there is a lot at stake when it comes to tax. AAFCPAs wants you to take full advantage of all available tax benefits to assure you are optimizing your tax liability. Below are a few examples of vehicles to consider that may work favorably for you, but your planning should begin now. […]