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Internal Control Communications Build the Relationship and Trust with a Client
July 19, 2021
Auditors are required to gain an understanding of the internal control environment at the client (which is not an audit of internal controls) in order…
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Eligible Businesses can Claim the Employee Retention Tax Credit
July 12, 2021
The Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) is a valuable tax break that was extended and modified by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), enacted in…
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Hiring your minor children this summer? Reap tax and nontax benefits
June 28, 2021
If you’re a business owner and you hire your children this summer, you can obtain tax breaks and other nontax benefits. The kids can gain…
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A New Cybersecurity Model May Be Coming Your Way
June 21, 2021
The enormous supply chain for the U.S. military is comprised of an estimated 300,000 businesses, including wholesalers, distributors, retailers, suppliers, and sub-suppliers, among many diverse…
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November162020
How Series EE Savings Bonds are Taxed

Many people have Series EE savings bonds that were purchased many years ago. Perhaps they were given to your children as gifts or maybe you bought them yourself and put […]

November092020
Tax Responsibilities If Your Business is Closing Amid the Pandemic

Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced many businesses to shut down. If this is your situation, we’re here to assist you in any way we can, including taking care of […]

November092020
The Executor’s Role

If you have been named as an executor (or if you are choosing your own executor) it is important to understand the duties and responsibilities of this role. Today’s blog […]

November022020
4 Tax Issues Divorcing Couples Should Understand

When a couple is going through a divorce, taxes are probably not foremost in their minds. But without proper planning and advice, some people find divorce to be an even […]

October262020
Life Coaching, GPS or Tax Planning

What do these three items have in common? Depending on whom you ask, they can all help you find your way. Not knowing much about life coaching, and as a […]

October262020
Avoid the Pitfalls of Buying and Selling Mutual Fund Shares

If you invest in mutual funds, be aware of some potential pitfalls involved in buying and selling shares. Surprise Sales  You may already have made taxable ‰ÛÏsales‰Û of part of […]

October192020
Change of NY Domicile Successful by Dumping Old Girlfriend; Keeping Old Dog

In light of the current COVID-19-inspired flight from New York, it is worth revisiting the issue of change of domicile. A New York State Tax Appeals Tribunal Decision[1] held that […]

October192020
What Tax Records Can You Throw Away?

October 15 was the deadline for individual taxpayers who extended their 2019 tax returns. (The original April 15 filing deadline was extended this year to July 15 due to the […]

October122020
New Jersey Enacts Millionaires Tax ‰ÛÓ Immediate Action Required

My colleagues Sarah Kim J.D., LL.M. and Ken Maeng, J.D. examine New Jersey’s recently signed fiscal 2021 budget which includes a so-called ‰ÛÏmillionaires tax‰Û and will require immediate action by […]