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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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Small business health insurance options being reviewed by an employer and employees

Small Business Health Insurance Options: Four Ways to Help Your Employees

This is the time of year when many of my clients receive their health insurance renewal notices and are shocked by the proposed increases.…

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Business owner reviewing employer qualified overtime reporting for 2026

“No Tax on Overtime” Creates a New Employer Reporting Responsibility

Your payroll system says an employee received $15,000 in overtime pay. How much belongs in employer qualified overtime reporting for 2026, is it $15,000,…

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Small-business owner reviewing employer qualified tips reporting for 2026

“No Tax on Tips” Creates New Payroll Questions for Employers

If your payroll report says an employee received $12,000 in tips, do you know whether all $12,000 qualifies under the new federal rules? “No…

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NYC home office deduction for a business owner working from a condo or co-op apartment

NYC Home Office Deduction for Condo and Co-op Owners

We love being in New York City, but running a business here can get expensive. That means we want to take advantage of legitimate…

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Parent reviewing Trump Accounts for kids and long-term savings options

Trump Accounts for Kids: What Parents Should Know

If you have children, grandchildren, or employees with children, Trump Accounts for kids are worth putting on your radar. These new accounts are designed…

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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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5 S Corp Tax Changes Business Owners Need to Know

S Corp tax changes: 5 Changes Business Owners Should Understand

S Corp tax changes are numerous and some are not so obvious. A few weeks ago, we discussed converting a single-member LLC to an…

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New York City S Corp tax comparison showing LLC versus S Corporation savings, NYC business taxes, payroll costs, and self-employment tax considerations.

New York City S Corp: Is an S Corp Really Worth It for Your Business?

If you’ve been researching a New York City S Corp, you’ve probably seen articles claiming an S Corp election can save thousands of dollars…

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