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Why Should Your Business Care About International Tax Issues?
This article originally appeared in the Central New York Business Journal on September 29, 2017. Taxes are neither sexy nor exciting, except perhaps to us CPAs who seem to thrive on the nuances of the tax code. But taxes are a critical factor in your business,...
The ins and outs of tax on “income investments”
Many investors, especially more risk-averse ones, hold much of their portfolios in “income investments”—those that pay interest or dividends, with less emphasis on growth in value. But all income investments aren’t alike when it comes to taxes. So it is important to...
Eight “Scary” Types of IRS Notices, Rated in Pumpkins
Boo! That’s pretty scary, but you’re probably much expecting some scares this time of year. IRS notice! Now that’s even scarier. An IRS notice can sneak up on you and be a big, scary surprise. Before you run off screaming, though, let’s look at some of the different...
PrimeGlobal Links Sciarabba Walker to an International Network of Resources
Sciarabba Walker developed its International Tax Group after recognizing a need for advanced international tax services in our community. In an increasingly global economy, and with the myriad complex tax filing requirements, the need for a specialized practice group...
Sciarabba Walker Launches YouTube Channel with New Informative Videos
We recently finished production on three informational videos designed to provide snapshots of our firm. Our first video is an overview of our firm as a whole, with interviews from our managing partner, Dave Iles, as well as two of our clients: Bobby Frisch, CEO of...
Two ACA taxes that may apply to your exec comp
If you’re an executive or other key employee, you might be rewarded for your contributions to your company’s success with compensation such as restricted stock, stock options, or non-qualified deferred compensation (NQDC). Tax planning for these forms of “exec comp,”...
Infographic: How to boost the impact of charitable gifts and save more on taxes
Accelerate your retirement savings with a cash balance plan
Business owners may not be able to set aside as much as they’d like in tax-advantaged retirement plans. Typically, they’re older and more highly compensated than their employees, but restrictions on contributions to 401(k) and profit-sharing plans can hamper...
Filing Taxes for a Dual Status Year
A dual status year describes the tax year when a foreign individual is a part-year U.S. resident taxpayer. This commonly occurs when a person comes to the United States and becomes a resident during the year or when someone leaves the United States and becomes a...
Medical Practices: Getting Patients in the Door
In the current competitive medical environment, people are presented with a range of options for medical care, so attracting patients is increasingly challenging for physicians. One key to getting patients in the door of your medical practice is to create a marketing...