Written by: William Cooper, CPA For many business owners, taxes often represent a hurdle to clear rather than a strategic asset to leverage. However, those who look beyond mere compliance can unlock the transformative power of tax planning as a…
Begin Your Tax Planning Journey Here
Effective tax planning is essential in today’s business and personal financial landscape. As we quickly approach year-end, there is no time to waste. Businesses, individuals, and family offices should assess their 2023 and 2024 tax situations to uncover opportunities for…
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,…
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,…
Navigating FBAR Compliance: Supreme Court Issues Decision on FBAR Penalties
Written by: David Cooper, CPA The finance and tax law world can be complex, especially when dealing with matters of foreign financial accounts. One area that frequently raises questions is the Foreign Bank Account Report (FBAR), which is a critical…
Preparing for Healthcare’s Regulatory Environment Shift
Healthcare providers are approaching a major regulatory shift. On May 11, the Federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) for the COVID-19 pandemic will lapse, ending or sunsetting regulatory changes which greatly benefited providers during the pandemic. The end of the PHE,…
Costs and Benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act for Real Estate & Construction
The Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA’s) expansion of key energy efficiency tax incentives – such as the 179D energy efficient commercial buildings deduction and the 45L new energy efficient home credit – is anticipated to have a significant impact on real estate and construction industry.…
Will your tax bracket change in 2023?
The IRS has released the updated tax brackets, deductions, and credits for the 2023 tax year. While tax filing for this year won’t happen until early 2024, it’s important to pay attention to your tax rate. Strategizing now can help…
Secure Act 2.0 Updates Retirement Plans Starting in 2023
The new Secure Act 2.0 legislation expands upon the Secure Act of 2019 with updates to retirement savings plans across the country. Here’s what you need to know. Automatic Enrollment Requirements Plan sponsors of 401(k) and 403(b) plans will be…
Individual Tax Planning: 6 Steps to take before year-end
As the year ends, taking action on potential ways to lower your individual federal tax bill for the year is important. While previous years have been rife with change, the tax code has seen minimal edits this year. Keep reading…