Author Archive : Edelstein
By Edelstein on March 8, 2016
We invited our staff to wear purple today in recognition of International Women’s Day (March 8, 2016) and to acknowledge the work that our Women’s Initiative has achieved since its founding in 2011. In the past year
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Posted In: Events, News
By Edelstein on March 4, 2016
Payroll and HR Professionals Beware Earlier this week, the IRS issued an alert specifically targeted for human resources and payroll professionals to be aware of an email scheme. This phishing scheme appears to come from
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Posted In: Alerts & Advisories
By Edelstein on February 26, 2016
On February 25, 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). This new ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018 for a
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By Edelstein on February 24, 2016
When it comes to deducting charitable gifts, all donations are not created equal. As you file your 2015 return and plan your charitable giving for 2016, it’s important to keep in mind the available deduction:
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By Edelstein on February 22, 2016
Business valuation and forensic accounting principal, Jason Pierce, will discuss Minimizing Client Risks for Estate and Gift Valuations on Monday, March 7th through the Merrimack Valley Estate Planning Council. The dinner presentation will include: The
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Posted In: Events
By Edelstein on February 19, 2016
In December, we proudly announced the promotion of five of our managers to the principal level. Today we’re highlighting Kyle Shukie, a principal on our tax team. On his promotion, Shukie said, “After my internship
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Posted In: News
By Edelstein on February 18, 2016
This month’s newsletter includes the following: Electronic Payment Required for Form PC Filers Greg Rogers’ Nonprofit Special Events Reporting Whitepaper Giving Up 1.6%, Online Gifts Still In Single Digits Tax-Exempt Update Read the entire newsletter.
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Posted In: Alerts & Advisories
By Edelstein on February 17, 2016
If there was a college student in your family last year, you may be eligible for some valuable tax breaks on your 2015 return. To max out your education-related breaks, you need to see which
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By Edelstein on February 16, 2016
The PATH Act extended the Work Opportunity Tax Credit for five years AND expanded the definition of eligible employees to include the long-term unemployed. If you’re considering hiring someone who falls in one of the targeted
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By Edelstein on February 15, 2016
We’re happy to announce that we have won a Gold Impact Award for 2015 from Building Impact. Building Impact strengthens communities by providing individuals and companies with the knowledge and opportunity to volunteer, donate, and connect
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Posted In: Awards, News