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Tax-Free Capital Gains: Understanding the Qualified Small Business Stock Gain Exclusion
Written by: David Cooper, Joseph Bellante, and Mark Trunfio Many high-net-worth individuals are unaware of an incredibly valuable tax incentive: Section 1202 of the Internal Revenue Code, also known as the qualified small business stock gain exclusion. This tax-planning tool…
Walter & Shuffain announces a brand update and company name change
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETS – Walter Shuffain has announced a brand update and company name change. The full-service advisory, accounting, and tax firm is now known as Walter Shuffain. Walter Shuffain is admired for its strong relationships, forward-thinking approach, and results that…
IRS Increases Mileage Rates Reimbursements for Second Half of 2022
The Internal Revenue Service will raise the optional standard mileage rate for the final six months of 2022 to help offset the rise in gas prices nationwide. The new rates to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for…
The Latest on Lease Accounting: How to Adhere to ASC 842
Written by: Leah Belanger, CPA, MSA The new standard for lease accounting from the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) took effect for private companies with fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021. While the standard has been in place for about six…
Are You Up to Date on Travel Deductions as Business Travel Returns?
Business travel is back. COVID restrictions have eased, and in-person conferences are back on the calendar. And as more people return to offices, companies are warming to sending their employees on work trips. For many businesses, it’s been a minute…
It’s Time to Re-examine the Pros, Cons of Cryptoassets
Written by: Jonathan Hitter, CPA, MST, CGMA From Super Bowl commercials to teenage NFT millionaires – and even Elon Musk’s support of the dog meme-inspired currency Dogecoin – cryptoassets have been making a play for mainstream acceptance. By the end…
Where Is the IRS in Working Through the Backlog?
Written by: Jonathan Hitter, CPA, MST, CGMA You may be wondering about your tax return or refund status and worry the IRS’ backlog will impact you. You’re not alone. The IRS reports it had received 91.26 million 2021 tax year…
Massachusetts Millionaires Tax: Planning for High-Income Taxpayers
Written by: Jonathan Yorks, CPA When Massachusetts voters head to the polls this November, one hot button issue on ballots will be the so-called “Massachusetts Millionaire Tax.” This surtax on high-earning taxpayers in the state faces criticism from business leaders…
IRS Offers New Details to Prepare Schedules K-2, K-3
The IRS has provided an additional exception for qualified domestic partnerships and S corporations to file their schedules K-2 and K-3 for tax year 2021 to further ease the transition to these new schedules. The new schedules standardize international tax…
3 Ways to Protect Your Business from Fraud and Scams
Business owners spend a lot of time and effort ensuring their operations run smoothly, from delivering quality goods and services to providing accurate financial statements and tax returns. Yet one scammer going after your company can bring it all down,…
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