Insights Center: 2025 Tax & Legislative Changes
Individuals, businesses and not-for-profit organizations are all affected by the new tax law – and we are ready to help. Start by staying informed; you’ll find our analyses of the new law’s many provisions here.
LEARN MOREGASB No. 84 and 97 – Fiduciary Activities, Component Unit Criteria and 457 Plans
Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement No. 84, issued in January 2017, turned out to be a sleeper standard.
Webinar Replay: A Webinar for Accountants on ESOPs
This webinar provides a comprehensive review of employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) and building an effective succession planning and exit […]
Webinar Replay: Estate Planning and Wealth Transfer Strategies in Today’s Environment
This webinar explores the importance of estate planning and key issues and strategies to consider in today’s environment. Webinar Replay Here Key […]
Webinar Replay: The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
With the March 11 passage of the new relief package, many vital programs have been extended and expanded. Businesses, nonprofit […]
Direct Charitable Activities ‒ Beyond Grantmaking
Private foundations are generally known for their grantmaking programs.
The Employee Retention Credit Q&A
By now, many businesses have become aware of the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) that it was enacted as part of the CARES Act but initially considered an afterthought.
IRS Revised Priority Guidance: Employee Plan Examinations and Compliance Initiatives
The Tax Exempt & Government Entities (TE/GE) Division of the IRS recently released their 2021 Program Letter outlining the priorities for their compliance program initiatives for the year.
SPACs – Investor Risk Considerations, the “Dos,” the “Don’ts” and the Disclosures
In today’s capital markets, Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) are a popular way for privately held companies to raise capital and provide liquidity to founders and executives.
NYS Budget Bill Includes Increased Corporate and Personal Income Tax Rates and a New Pass-Through Entity Tax
The New York State legislature and Governor Cuomo last week agreed on a budget for the year.
Cyber Roundup – April 2021
It may be that numbers don’t lie, but in the cyber world they sure can engender trepidation. Cybercrime is constantly on the rise and is expected to be $6 trillion in 2021.
Municipal Budgeting During the Pandemic
The pandemic has been difficult on everyone, both individuals and businesses. We see it in the news on a daily basis.
2021 Focus Areas of the SEC Division of Examinations
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Examinations (the Division) ‒ formerly, the Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations ‒ recently published its 2021 Examination Priorities.