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 key driver for sustainable business…
CECL for Non-Financial Institutions: Navigating New Accounting Waters
The introduction of the Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) model by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) in 2016 marks a significant evolution in accounting standards, with vast implications for how credit losses on financial assets are estimated. Implemented in…
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…
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…
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,…
Easing The Pain of Research & Experimental (R&E) Expenditure Capitalization
The new Section 174 rules require taxpayers to capitalize and amortize R&E costs incurred in taxable years beginning on or after Jan. 1, 2022. Amortization is calculated using a straight‐line recovery period of either five years for costs incurred in…
What businesses need to know about the recent Research and Development changes
Written by: Leah Belanger, CPA, MSA The world of tax law is constantly shifting, creating challenges and opportunities for businesses. One recent change that has generated considerable confusion and debate involves alterations to tax incentives for Research and Development (R&D)…
The Future of Cryptocurrency
Written by: Leah Belanger, CPA, MSA and William Cooper, CPA Cryptocurrencies have been making their mark on financial services for over a decade. But the past year has seen incredible highs and lows, with the crypto market losing over $2…
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…
Time to Make Your Business Year-End Tax Moves
With increasing costs due to inflation putting a strain on cash flow, lowering your tax liability is one way to help your business. While there are often many tax changes in any given year, 2022 has been slow in comparison. …