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BEAT THE DEADLINE RUSH!

BEAT THE DEADLINE RUSH! Get Us Your Complete Tax Materials Now....Before It's Too Late! The tax filing deadline for Partnerships, and S Corporations is quickly approaching. Please note that Newburg & Company, LLP is working expediently on the returns for those clients who have already provided the materials to [...]

2018-02-05T12:16:28-05:00February 5, 2018|

Tax Reform and its Impact on M&E Deduction

OVERVIEW Many businesses have expenditures on meals and entertainment (M&E) as a part of normal business operations.  Whether it is providing meals to employees, bringing staff and clients to sporting events or impressing prospects for new business, it is often part of the regular work week. Most business owners have the [...]

2025-02-04T18:29:57-05:00January 20, 2018|

Have You Taken State Estate Taxes into Account?

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has doubled the federal gift and estate tax exemption, with inflation-adjustments projected to raise it to $11.18 million for 2018.This means federal estate taxes are a concern for fewer families, at least in the short term. (The doubled exemption expires December 31, 2025.) But [...]

2018-01-18T20:36:45-05:00January 18, 2018|

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Key Provisions Affecting Individuals

On December 20, Congress completed passage of the largest federal tax reform law in more than 30 years. Commonly called the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” (TCJA), the new law means substantial changes for individual taxpayers. The following is a brief overview of some of the most significant provisions. [...]

2017-12-26T18:54:23-05:00December 26, 2017|

401(k) Retirement Plan Contribution Limit Increases for 2018

Retirement plan contribution limits are indexed for inflation, but with inflation remaining low, most of the limits remain unchanged for 2018. But one piece of good news for taxpayers who’re already maxing out their contributions is that the 401(k) limit has gone up by $500. The only other limit [...]

2017-12-19T21:45:43-05:00December 19, 2017|

What You Need to Know about Year-End Charitable Giving in 2017

Charitable giving can be a powerful tax-saving strategy: Donations to qualified charities are generally fully deductible, and you have complete control over when and how much you give. Here are some important considerations to keep in mind this year to ensure you receive the tax benefits you desire. Delivery [...]

2017-12-12T20:10:18-05:00December 12, 2017|

Senate Passes Extensive Revision to the Tax Code – Up Next?

Reconciliation with the House Over the weekend, the Senate passed an extensive overhaul to the U.S. tax code. Both the Senate and House chambers will commence meetings today (Monday) with the objective to finally reconcile and approve a unified piece of legislation to forward to the president for signature. [...]

2017-12-04T19:16:38-05:00December 4, 2017|

Who Should be the Guardian of Your Minor Children?

If you have minor children, arguably the most important estate planning decision you have to make is choosing a guardian for them should the unthinkable occur. It’s critical to put much thought into this decision to ensure your children would be cared for as you wish in such a [...]

2017-11-30T16:21:30-05:00November 30, 2017|
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