Don’t Fall for the $91 NYS Biennial Fee Scam
Have you received a notice about a $100 Biennial Fee for NYS? Wondering if it is legit? Send it over and let us help you determine whether it’s official before making any payments!
Newsletters & Articles
August Client Bulletin
Summer is starting to wind down and the kids will soon be headed back to school. Now is a great time to review if you’ve had, or will have, any special taxable events this year. Check out this months newsletter for end of summer advice.
The IRS’s Crypto Letter Frenzy – Have you received one?
In 2018, the IRS announced a Virtual Currency Compliance campaign to start reining in non-compliance related to virtual currency transactions. By the end of August, over 10,000 taxpayers will have received a crypto letter. Have you received one?
Connecticut Wants Small Business Owners to Get Their SALT Deduction, Just Not as Much as They Used To
It’s important to be aware of the implications of changes to the tax law, both on the federal and on the state and local levels. This article focuses on a change in SALT deductions in Connecticut for small business owners.
July Client Bulletin
Our July newsletter covers effective tax planning, summer road trip tips, IRS audits, setting salaries and basic customer retention.
June Client Bulletin
Our June newsletter goes over summer tax saving tips, how to use online reviews for your business, ways to save money at a wedding and much more.
When to Have Your LLC Taxed as an S-Corp
When is the right time to have your small business taxed as an S-Corp? We look at some the pros and cons to consider when weighing this change.
Staying on Top of Changes to the 20% QBI Deduction (199A) – One Year Later
How has the 20% QBI Deduction changed since it’s release last year? This deduction was a fundamental change to the tax code brought on by the TCJA, and just over a year later (thanks to a recent IRS FAQ), we have some additional clarity on how it affects taxpayers (and who gets left out in the dust).
Update: How to Ensure Your Real Estate Investment Qualifies for the 20% QBI Deduction
The IRS knows that there has been confusion as to whether or not rental real estate qualifies for the new 20% pass-through deduction on Qualified Business Income. The IRS issued guidance in the form of a safe harbor, which, if met, will ensure that your rental property qualifies for this valuable tax deduction. We break down the safe harbor to help you determine if your property qualifies…
How a Glaring Hole in Quickbooks Online Makes Life Difficult for Accrual-Basis Companies That Are Cash-Basis Taxpayers (And How to Work Around It)
Quickbooks Online does many things well, but the inability to indicate if a journal entry should affect both accrual and cash basis reports or if it should only affect accrual basis reports is a glaring hole that can make things difficult for small business owners (especially for businesses with deferred revenue), so we came up with a workaround…