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On July 17, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) voted to issue a proposal that would delay several landmark accounting rules for certain companies. If finalized, the deferral would apply to new guidance for reporting leases, hedging transactions, credit losses and long-term insurance contracts. Summary of the changes The following table summarizes key implementation date…

Listen to real estate professionals as they discuss investing, financing and acquisition activity in Queens as well as market expectations for the coming year at Bisnow’s Long Island City & Queens Annual Conference. MWE partner John Schmuck will be moderating this lively conversation on September 26, 2019, at Austell Place in Long…

Years ago, Congress enacted the “kiddie tax” rules to prevent parents and grandparents in high tax brackets from shifting income (especially from investments) to children in lower tax brackets. And while the tax caused some families pain in the past, it has gotten worse today. That’s because the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) made…

July highlights from The MWE Advisor: The tax consequences of borrowing from a retirement plan; Hot mid-year tax planning ideas for individuals.

Failure to collect accounts receivable (AR) in a timely manner can lead to a myriad of financial problems for your company, including poor cash flow and the inability to pay bills. Here are five effective ideas to facilitate more timely collections:

Infographic: How cost segregation studies help companies reduce taxes.

Many middle-market companies are feeling the squeeze this year. Even as sales remain steady, their gross margins have shrunk dramatically. In many cases, closer review of the financials reveals the cause to be an increase in material costs, spurred by the ongoing trade wars. In March 2018, the Trump administration imposed hefty tariffs on most…

Listen in as MWE SALT Director Joseph Pizzimenti, Esq., offers updates on what’s hot in State and Local Taxes, Wayfair, and what to expect next.

The new lease accounting rules represent one of the biggest changes in standards in a while – and management, statement users, accountants and auditors are working to understand and comply with them. Join MWE partner Paul Becht, CPA, and other accounting experts for this complimentary webinar as they discuss key conceptual differences from…

by: Michael Barg, Tax Supervisor E-commerce sites hold tremendous growth potential for small and mid-size businesses. Partnering with online marketplaces and facilitators can expand customer reach in ways traditional sales channels often can’t match. These new opportunities come with new challenges. In practical terms, an established New York-based business may sell products regionally and have nexus…

If federal income tax and employment taxes (including Social Security) are withheld from employees’ paychecks and not handed over to the IRS, a harsh penalty can be imposed. To make matters worse, the penalty can be assessed personally against a “responsible individual.” If a business makes payroll tax payments late, there are escalating penalties. And…

June highlights from The MWE Advisor: Watch out for double taxation on the same income if you live in more than one state; Going mobile in the manufacturing industry.

According to experts, when Americans in high-tax states saw the impact of the $10,000 cap on state and local tax deductions on their returns this filing season, more and more began exploring the idea of moving to lower-tax states. Fox Business sat down with MWE SALT Director Joseph Pizzimenti, Esq., to talk about the…

Infographic: Read this before making plans for an inherited windfall.

as published in Trust and estate issues are always complex. While fiduciary and individual income tax matters in the past have generally been dissimilar, the new tax law compounds the differences. In contrast to individuals, trusts and estates can still claim certain deductions between now and 2025 that will save…

Due to the massive changes in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), the 2019 filing season resulted in surprises. Some filers who have gotten a refund in past years wound up owing money. The IRS reports that the number of refunds paid this year is down from last year — and the average refund…

When the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was enacted in 2017, it was largely heralded as a good move for real estate owners and developers across New York state. However, two new provisions within the law have created unusual dynamics for this group – with one change that may not be pegged as so positive.…

Infographic: New grads need to watch out for these financial pitfalls.  

The MWE Marketing team hosted its third annual post-busy season “Escape the Office” event for the staff. This year, our Training Room was transformed into a casino. Each team started with 50 poker chips and the goal was to escape the casino with the most amount of poker chips in 30 minutes or less. Check…

Receiving notice that you’re being audited by the IRS may send you into a frenzy. But experts recommend taking a deep breath. Last week, U.S. News & World Report spoke to MWE tax partner Lance Christensen about how you know if you’re being audited, what the actual procedure is, and whether you should hire…

As a result of the new tax law, an increasing number of residents are looking to leave high-tax states such as New York and California, but these states are not making it easy. Fox Business recently caught up with MWE tax partner Lance Christensen to talk about how certain states are becoming aggressive when…

The IRS plans to release a new W-4 form for use in 2020, with a draft arriving by May 31. Fox Business spoke with MWE senior manager Jennifer Bobé about the purpose of the new form and what changes are expected.      

In this episode of the Margolin Minute, MWE partner Al Materazo talks about the importance of face-to-face meetings with your business advisors.

Have you recently started a new business? Or are you contemplating starting one? Launching a new venture is a hectic, exciting time. And as you know, before you even open the doors, you generally have to spend a lot of money. You may have to train workers and pay for rent, utilities, marketing and more.