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2023 Year-End Guide – Real Estate

The structuring of real estate transactions can have significant tax implications, and new regulatory or statutory developments can change the calculation of how best to approach a transaction from a tax perspective. As part of year-end planning and looking ahead…

Navigating the Corporate Transparency Act: What Business Owners Need to Know

The imminent enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is a critical turning point that demands immediate attention from business owners to avoid severe penalties. Ultimately, business owners need to understand that it’s the business owner’s responsibility to ensure you…

IRS Releases Substantive Guidance on the Treatment of Research and Experimental Expenditures Under Section 174

On September 8, 2023, the IRS released pre-regulatory guidance concerning the requirement to capitalize and amortize specified research and experimental (SRE) expenditures under Internal Revenue Code Section 174, as revised by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Notice…

2023 YEAR-END TAX PLANNING FOR INDIVIDUALS

With rising interest rates, inflation, and continuing market volatility, tax planning is as essential as ever for taxpayers looking to manage cash flow while paying the least amount of taxes possible over time. As we approach year end, now is…

Massachusetts Corporate and Individual Tax

Massachusetts Enacts Corporate and Individual Tax Changes

On October 4, 2023, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healy signed H. 4104 to enact numerous business and individual tax changes. The more significant changes include adopting single-sales-factor apportionment for all corporate taxpayers, changing the sourcing of financial institution receipts from investment and trading,…

6 Reasons Why Business Owners Should Opt for a Virtual Accounting Team

Written by: Todd Ellis, CPA, MST, CGMA In today’s rapidly changing business landscape, sourcing the right accounting team is a crucial decision faced by business owners, CEOs, and executive teams. Traditional hiring processes can feel like navigating a maze, especially when…

Clarifying the SECURE Act 2.0 Roth Catch-Up Contribution Extension

While, the IRS’ announcement last month provides significant compliance relief for processing catch-up contributions as after-tax “Roth” contributions, the focus now for plan sponsors should be on proper implementation of the guidance. IRS Notice 2023-62 established a two-year administrative extension…

Working with a Virtual Accounting Team: Insights, Expectations, and Debunking Myths

Written by: Todd Ellis, CPA, MST, CGMA Virtual accounting has become a key solution for businesses seeking effective and efficient financial operations. But as its popularity grows, so do misconceptions. If you are considering working with a virtual accounting team for…

Massachusetts Governor Signs $1 Billion Tax Relief Bill

Written by: Jonathan C. Hitter, CPA, MST, CGMA On October 4, 2023, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed into law a historic tax relief package to provide substantial financial relief to the state’s residents. The $1 billion Massachusetts Tax Relief Bill,…

Top Six Private Equity Trends Impacting Tech Companies

The second half of 2022 and the beginning of 2023 presented a thorny challenge for the tech industry as adverse market conditions slowed growth to a crawl, forcing tech companies to revisit their business models. At the same time, deal…

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