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The Focus - Our Tax E-Newsletter | 02/26/2018Tax Scams to Watch Out For in 2018It is everyone's favorite time of year again, tax filing season. You gather up your tax documents, send them to your trusted tax professional, and wait for confirmation that your tax return has been filed. Then, you notice a refund in your… |
The Focus - Our Tax E-Newsletter | 02/26/2018The New Audit RegimeOn November 2, 2015 “The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015” (BBA) was signed into law by then President Obama. As part of this legislation the existing rules for auditing large partnerships were changed and replaced with new rules that went… |
The Focus - Our Tax E-Newsletter | 02/26/2018Beyond the Numbers: Kyle UnserKyle Unser recently joined Dermody, Burke & Brown as an Associate in the New Hartford office. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and is in the process of completing his Master’s degree in Accounting from SUNY… |
The Focus - Our Tax E-Newsletter | 01/31/2018The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Impact on Business TaxesThe Tax Cuts and Jobs Act signed by President Trump on December 22, 2017 is the largest tax overhaul our nation has seen since 1986. Due to the speed with which this was pushed through Congress most changes, but not all, will go into… |
The Focus - Our Tax E-Newsletter | 01/31/2018The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Impact on Individual TaxesThe Tax Cuts and Jobs Act signed by President Trump on December 22, 2017 is the largest tax overhaul our nation has seen since 1986. Due to the speed with which this was pushed through Congress most changes, but not all, will go into… |
The Focus - Our Tax E-Newsletter | 01/22/2018Beyond the Numbers: Scott CurryScott Curry recently joined Dermody, Burke & Brown as an Associate in both the Tax and Auditing & Accounting departments. |
The Focus - Our Tax E-Newsletter | 12/19/2017How to Handle Start-Up CostsThe beginnings of a new business are a daunting, yet promising, time. With the multitude of issues associated the first thought in a new business owner’s mind is never accounting or taxes, unless they are the proud founder of a new CPA… |
The Focus - Our Tax E-Newsletter | 12/19/2017Beyond the Numbers: Uyen NguyenUyen Nguyen, CPA recently joined the Firm as a Manager in the Auditing & Accounting department. She received both a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Science degree in Accounting from Syracuse University. |
The Focus - Our Tax E-Newsletter | 11/28/2017Employer Assistance in Providing Employee Education"An investment in knowledge pays the best interest." - Benjamin Franklin |
The Focus - Our Tax E-Newsletter | 11/27/2017Estate & Gift Tax UpdateThe American Taxpayer Relief Tax Act of 2012 (ATRA) set a $5 million effective estate and gift tax exemption (indexed for inflation) and a top estate tax rate of 40%. In 2017, the applicable exclusion from the federal gift and estate tax… |
The Focus - Our Tax E-Newsletter | 11/27/2017Beyond the Numbers: Brittany BeckerBrittany Becker, MBA was recently hired by Dermody, Burke & Brown as an Associate in the Auditing & Accounting department. |
The Focus - Our Tax E-Newsletter | 10/27/2017Save Some Green, Think Energy EfficientConsidering a major home renovation this fall? Historically the IRS has allowed a series of credits to help entice homeowners to move towards energy efficient or alternative energy products. |