Benefits May 29, 2026
Don’t Forget About Tax on Social Security Benefits
Seniors can lower their PI via capital losses, annuities, growth stocks, life insurance, or IRA contributions.
Taxes July 6, 2023
Taxpayers Can Use a 529 Plan for Themselves
But Section 529 plans don’t have to be used only for your kids. One can be set up to reward virtually any beneficiary—including yourself!
Taxes July 6, 2023
How to Deduct Business Expenses While on Vacation
When planning your travels this summer or any other time of the year—business or personal—just remember that the IRS pays close attention to expenses incurred.
Taxes July 5, 2023
How to Develop a New Five-Year Plan for Your Company’s Tax Department
Businesses should take lessons from five years of transformation experiences to make a plan for the next half-decade.
Accounting July 5, 2023
New York CPAs Elect Liren Wei as President of State Society
Wei joined the NYSSCPA in 1994 and is a member of the Queens/Brooklyn Chapter, where he served as president, president-elect, and currently sits on the Executive Board.
Accounting July 3, 2023
How Accounting Pros Can Leverage Technology to Overcome the Biggest Struggles
Firms need to consider technology as an opportunity – not a challenge - to help drive efficiency and overcome their top five talent-related challenges.
Payroll June 30, 2023
Supreme Court Strikes Down Student Loan Forgiveness Plan
About 26 million borrowers applied for relief. If put into effect, the program is projected to cost more than $400 billion.
Payroll June 29, 2023
U.S. Employers Expect 4% Payroll Increases in 2024
Though down from the actual increase of 4.4% in 2023, the numbers remain higher than the 3.1% salary increase budget in 2021 and years prior.
Taxes June 28, 2023
AICPA Recommends Changes to IRS Form 706-GS (D-1)
Form 706-GS(D-1) is used by trustees to report certain distributions from a trust that are subject to the generation-skipping transfer tax (GSTT).
Advisory June 28, 2023
Fast Track Compliance with the IRS Pub 4557 and the FTC Safeguards Rule – a No-nonsense Guide for Firm Owners
By now, most tax preparers are aware they need to comply with the FTC Safeguards Rule and IRS Publication 4557. Failure to do so could result in stiff penalties.
Taxes June 28, 2023
AICPA Voices Support for Tax Deadline Simplification Act
The AICPA supports altering the due dates for estimated tax payments, stressing that it would be better to more closely tie payment due dates to the normal quarter date, which is traditionally 15 days after the quarter end.
Taxes June 28, 2023
How to Prepare For and What to Do Following the Death of a Tax Practitioner
The IRS offers tips to protect the practitioner’s clients, firm, and family, and to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
Accounting June 27, 2023
Tax and Accounting Best Practices for Cryptocurrencies
As a tax and accounting professional, you will encounter clients who require guidance regarding investing in cryptocurrencies and digital assets.