Long Island Business

Tax Impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

In what many political pundits are calling one of the most surprising and unlikely outcomes ever, Senators Schumer and Manchin have finalized negotiations on a new bill which would include several tax proposals.  The new bill, called the “Inflation Reduction Act of...

Taxable vs Nontaxable Benefits – Cerini Short

Taxable vs Nontaxable Benefits Cerini Short In this Cerini Short, Edward McWilliams, CPA, Partner talks about the Taxable vs Nontaxable Benefits. As it becomes harder to attract and retain talent and also to help deal with soaring inflation, many employers are looking...

Interest Assessment Surcharge – Cerini Short

Interest Assessment Surcharge Cerini Short In this Cerini Short, Edward McWilliams, CPA, Partner talks about the Interest Assessment Surcharge. The COVID-19 Pandemic led to an immediate and unprecedented level of unemployment between March 2020 and September 2021 in...

NYS Unemployment Interest Assessment Surcharge Imposed for 2022

The New York State Department of Labor (DOL) has begun to mail out notices to employers in July 2022 called an Interest Assessment Surcharge (IAS), which will be used to cover the interest on these loans.

NYS COVID-19 Capital Costs Tax Credit Program

As part of the 2022-23 NYS Budget NYS included a new $250 million program called the “COVID-19 Capital Costs Tax Credit Program” designed to assist small businesses who incurred costs as part their response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Details of this program were finally made clearer on June 28, 2022.

The Economic Crisis

Everyone is feeling the crunch in 2022, especially those who run businesses. Inflation is at a record high, employees are demanding better wages and better work environments, and the ability to get the products needed to do business has continued to be a major...

Burnout

First recognized as a syndrome in 2019 by the World Health Organization (WHO), burn-out has been on the rise for a number of years. While tight deadlines, high pressure, and stress have been part of working culture since the times of Henry Ford, the COVID-19 Pandemic,...

Succession Planning

A good succession plan can help: Transfer ownership when the time comes Maintain your lifestyle in retirement Provide for your heirs financially Prepare the business to handle unexpected events A succession plan is very important because life happens and unless you...

Energy Tax Credits

Many contractors are always looking for different ways to expand and grow. Energy efficiency incentives have been on the rise for years and many developers are looking to include these in upcoming projects both as responsible corporate citizens and to unlock these...

Guest Article: Building Your Bridge to Monetization™

Remember when you first started your business? Young, maybe a little naĂŻve, willing to take the necessary risks, not knowing if success or failure was in your future. Fast-forward to today; you have built a successful company that has provided your family and others a...
Q&A on Healthcare Worker Bonus Program

Q&A on Healthcare Worker Bonus Program

*Information as of August 17, 2022* Ken Cerini, Managing Partner and Edward McWilliams, Tax Partner of Cerini & Associates, LLP gave a background of the Healthcare Worker Bonus and answered participant questions. General Program Background:- Healthcare Worker...

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Internal Controls – Cerini Short

Internal Controls – Cerini Short

Internal Controls Cerini Short In this Cerini Short, Nicholle Mezier, CPA, Manager explains Internal Controls. WHAT ARE INTERNAL CONTROLS? WHY DO WE NEED THEM? Internal controls are one of the most essential elements within any organization. Internal controls are put...

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Internal Controls: The 5 Components

Internal Controls: The 5 Components

What are internal controls? Why do we need them?
Internal controls are one of the most essential elements within any organization. Internal controls are put in place to enable organizations to achieve their goals and missions.

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Taxable vs Non-Taxable Benefits

Taxable vs Non-Taxable Benefits

As it becomes harder to attract and retain talent and also to help deal with soaring inflation, many employers are looking for ways to provide employees with tax-free benefits in order to entice employees to join or stay and help mitigate the impact of the rising costs. However, both employers and employees need to be aware that even despite their best intentions, many benefits or incentives can be considered taxable income – which from the employer side would require both withholding and reporting and would be includable in income for employees.

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Tax Impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

Tax Impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

In what many political pundits are calling one of the most surprising and unlikely outcomes ever, Senators Schumer and Manchin have finalized negotiations on a new bill which would include several tax proposals.  The new bill, called the “Inflation Reduction Act of...

read more
Taxable vs Nontaxable Benefits – Cerini Short

Taxable vs Nontaxable Benefits – Cerini Short

Taxable vs Nontaxable Benefits Cerini Short In this Cerini Short, Edward McWilliams, CPA, Partner talks about the Taxable vs Nontaxable Benefits. As it becomes harder to attract and retain talent and also to help deal with soaring inflation, many employers are looking...

read more
Interest Assessment Surcharge – Cerini Short

Interest Assessment Surcharge – Cerini Short

Interest Assessment Surcharge Cerini Short In this Cerini Short, Edward McWilliams, CPA, Partner talks about the Interest Assessment Surcharge. The COVID-19 Pandemic led to an immediate and unprecedented level of unemployment between March 2020 and September 2021 in...

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