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Up to the Minute – Leases
October 4, 2022
It’s not too late! We still have Q4 to nail down adopting FASB Topic ASC 842, Leases. Here are our latest thoughts and current events.…
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Should a Revocable Living Trust be Part of Your Estate Plan?
September 19, 2022
Estate planning can be a complicated matter, with many things to consider during the process. One consideration is the various types of trusts available to…
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Why Would a Married Couple File Separate Tax Returns?
September 12, 2022
If you’re married, you may wonder whether you should file joint or separate tax returns. The answer depends on your individual tax situation. In general,…
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More About CRT—Small Business Tax Credit & Voluntary Disclosure
September 6, 2022
In my previous blog, I talked about the basics of the New York City Commercial Rent Tax (CRT). In today’s article, I want to talk…
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September062022
More About CRT—Small Business Tax Credit & Voluntary Disclosure

In my previous blog, I talked about the basics of the New York City Commercial Rent Tax (CRT). In today’s article, I want to talk about two issues that were […]

July182022
New Yorkers: Determining State Residency Can Have Substantial Tax Consequences

If you have been reading Berdon blogs regularly, you may be familiar with the importance of state residency for state income tax purposes. Determining residency matters because a resident is […]

June062022
Important Pass-Through Entity Tax Deadlines

Following up on my earlier blog Pass-Through Entity Tax Election – Don’t Wait Until Next Year to Decide, here are quick reminders for upcoming deadlines for the Pass-Through Entity Tax […]

April112022
Use Tax Audits Can Be Triggered by Imported Goods

If you have been reading Berdon blogs for any time now, you are probably familiar with use tax, the other side of sales tax. Use tax is imposed on the […]

March212022
Pass-Through Entity Tax Election – Don’t Wait Until Next Year to Decide

Leading up to March 15, I spent a lot of time advising clients in connection with the pass-through entity tax (PTET) election for the 2021 tax year—whether and how to […]

January102022
Interested in Claiming State Tax Credits and Incentives?

State governments offer tax credits and incentives to attract new businesses and retain business operations within their jurisdictions. States sometimes create their own versions of federal credits (e.g., Research and […]

December062021
Pass-Through Entity Tax Has Had Unexpected Consequences

Looking back on 2021, I would say the most noteworthy development of the year in state and local tax was the pass-through entity tax (“PTET”). The Tax Cuts and Jobs […]

October192021
Handling State Tax Filing Delinquencies via Voluntary Disclosure

As a state and local tax professional, I often advise clients on their state tax filing requirements from a prospective perspective (i.e., analyzing the state tax implications of potential business […]

August022021
Potential Tax Savings for Pass-through Entity Owners

If you receive income from a pass-through entity (PTE) such as a partnership, an S Corporation, or a multi-member limited liability company, you could potentially lower your federal personal income […]