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Small business owner reviewing cash flow to avoid a business tax surprise

Business Tax Surprise: Why You Owe Taxes When the Cash Is Gone

A business tax surprise can feel especially frustrating when your company had a good year but there is not much money left in the…

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NYC business owner using the New York State Voluntary Disclosure Program to resolve past-due sales tax filings

How NYS Voluntary Disclosure Saved Our Client $13,000

The NYS Voluntary Disclosure Program can give an eligible business owner a way to correct past tax problems before the Tax Department contacts them.…

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New York City small business owner reviewing sales tax compliance requirements and tax documents

NYC Sales Tax Compliance: What Every Business Owner Should Know

When starting or running a business in New York City, there are countless regulations to manage. One area that frequently causes confusion is NYC…

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Business owner reviewing a U.S. map showing multi-state tax nexus obligations and state tax compliance requirements.

Multi-State Tax Nexus: Why Your “Single-State” Business Might Secretly Owe Taxes Across the Country

Many business owners assume that if their company operates from one state, their tax obligations stay there too. Unfortunately, that’s not always true. Multi-state…

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For many small business owners, the words “IRS audit” instantly trigger anxiety.

How to Audit-Proof Your Business and Eliminate Tax Anxiety

For many small business owners, the words “IRS audit” instantly trigger anxiety. Maybe it’s the fear of missing paperwork. Maybe it’s uncertainty around deductions.…

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1099 vs W-2: The IRS Rules That Put Small Businesses at Risk of Costly Audits

Hiring 1099 contractors may seem smart—but misclassification can trigger IRS and NY DOL audits, massive penalties, and payroll tax bills. Learn the risks every…

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My Fiscal Office is Requiring ALL clients to have a IRS Identity Protection (IP) PIN.

In the past, we strongly recommended that clients obtain an IRS Identity Protection (IP) PIN. This year, as part of our mandated Written Information…

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File your Beneficial Ownership Information Report on time

To avoid criminal & civil penalties, businesses must file a report with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)

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Why your growing business in New York needs the expertise of an accountant

As your company progresses and expands, relying solely on accounting software might not suffice.

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