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The Joys of Home Ownership: Balancing Financial Support and Tax Consequences with Real Estate Wealth Transfer Strategies

For high-net-worth individuals, the art of wealth transfer extends beyond merely providing financial assistance to future generations; it is about strategically positioning the next generation for personal success. Unfortunately, it also requires navigating a complex landscape of income, gift, and…

The Role of Tax Planning in Sustainable Business Growth

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…

Writing Off Abandoned Project Costs for Real Estate: A Guide for Maximizing Deductions

Written by: Michael Cooper, CPA In the dynamic world of real estate development, not every project reaches completion. Changes in market conditions, regulatory landscapes, or project viability can lead to the difficult decision of abandoning a project. While such situations…

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 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,…

Walter Shuffain Promotes Michael Cooper to Shareholder

Walter Shuffain, P.C. (Walter Shuffain) is pleased to announce the promotion of Michael Cooper, CPA, to Shareholder, effective January 1, 2023. Michael works predominantly with the firm’s real estate, professional services, and manufacturing clients. He joined Walter Shuffain in 2013…

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. …

Under-withholding: Why You Owe So Much in Taxes

Written by: Michael Cooper, CPA Have you ever received a surprise income tax bill? You’re not alone. According to an analysis of IRS data, just over one-fifth (21%) of U.S. taxpayers owe the IRS money each year. And while owing…

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