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Tips on Year-End Tax Planning for Small Businesses

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By Christian Crocker With tax season quickly approaching, the time for many businesses to begin their annual tax planning strategies before the end of the tax year has begun. While many businesses may overlook tax planning as a valuable resource to their business, the potential missed savings from failing to plan for upcoming income tax […]

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8 Accounting Tips Every Small Business Owner Should Know

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As a small business owner, you probably think about tracking expenses and keeping up with tax deductions, but these aren’t the only critical accounting tips you should know. Whether you’ve been in business for a while or you’re a new start-up entrepreneur, read on for our 8 best accounting tips. 1. Outsource your bookkeeping. For […]

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Why You Should Make a Charitable Contribution Before the Year Ends

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Contributing to charity is, of course, an act that is beneficial in numerous ways. Your donation could save a life, feed a child, or give someone a home. Did you know that making a charitable contribution can actually help you financially? When done strategically, your charitable contributions can allow for tax benefits, including optimal tax […]

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4 Business Tax Tips for the Fourth Quarter

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As we near the year’s end, major changes in legislation and tax rates are being proposed and put into effect. Now is the time to re-strategize and plan to optimize your tax savings before the end of the year. Here are some quick tips to help you get started. Tip #1: Establish or review your […]

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NYS Pass-Through Entity (PTE) Tax Considerations

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By Alan R. Sasserath, CPA, MS and George Batas, CPA On April 19, 2021, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law the FY 2022 budget which denotes changes to the state’s corporate and personal income tax provisions. One of the changes includes the highly anticipated Pass-Through Entity (PTE) Tax election, which will allow partnerships […]

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Your 2020 Personal and Small Business Tax Strategy: Key Opportunities, Trends and Challenges

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By: Lynn Montag Tax season for 2019 may be in full swing, but it’s never too soon to start thinking about your 2020 business tax strategy. A new year means new tax challenges and opportunities for small business owners, so it’s best to understand recent tax code changes right at the beginning. Although different tax […]

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