Telecommuting is a trend that has grown in popularity among businesses in recent years. In times of personal or unexpected need, remote work plans provide a great “Plan B” to keep things running as smoothly as possible. With something as sudden as COVID-19, however,...
When you have a child, you make many plans. One of the most important plans is for their future finances. This applies for any child, but when parents have a child with special needs often there is more concern. For parents that have a child who developed a disability...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cerini & Associates, LLP Strengthens its Practice Appointing Shari Diamond to Partner, Multiple Promotions and New Hires January 25, 2019 – Bohemia, NY – Cerini & Associates, LLP, a leading audit, tax, and business...
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) signed on December 22, 2017, brought many changes for 2018. We saw big cuts to corporate & individual tax rates, fewer estates impacted by the estate tax, tax savings for some pass-through businesses, among other tax changes. Now...
Effective January 1, 2018, New York State employers will be required to provide their employees with eight weeks of Paid Family Leave (PFL). This applies to all private employers (public employers are exempt). PFL is a wage replacement program fully funded by the...
Reflecting after this Father’s Day, a few of the staff at Cerini & Associates have collated some of their favorite and inspirational quotes, lessons, and tidbits from their fathers. As the old adage goes, “Father knows best.” Or perhaps “the apple does not fall...
This law is referred to as “Freelance Isn’t Free Act” (FIFA) and allows for freelancers to request a written contract for all work performed in New York City. This new law protects independent contractors who have a contract which will exceed $800 in a 120-day period....
Just this Tuesday, December 13, 2016, President Obama signed off on the 21st Century Cures Act that becomes effective January 1, 2017. This Act creates the possibility of small employers to offer their employees a Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement...
During the beginning of 2016, home sales on Long Island had actually dipped downward. Whether or not it was just a natural seasonal decline, The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has reported positive turnarounds for the month of June. This is great news...
