January 05, 2017
Wayne Naegele
Articles, Blog Posts, P&N News
0 CommentsWe are pleased to announce that Brian M. Whelan, CPA has been admitted to the firm as a partner. Brian, who has worked with the firm for more than 12 years, becomes the firm’s fifth partner. In addition to his experience in public accounting at Presti & Naegele, Brian gained experience in the private sector […]
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May 01, 2015Salvatore RussoArticles, Blog Posts, P&N News0 CommentsWe are pleased to announce that Salvatore V. Russo, CPA has been admitted to the firm as a partner. Sal joined Presti & Naegele in November, 2002. With over 15 years of experience in Public Accounting, Sal has serviced Business and Individual clients of all sizes, operating in multiple states and local jurisdictions, in a […]
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April 23, 2015Andrew PrestiArticles, Blog Posts, Uncategorized0 CommentsBetween now and late June, the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule on an important provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: the Code Sec. 36B premium assistance tax credit. The Supreme Court has heard oral arguments in King v. Burwell, 2014-2 ustc ¶50,367, where the plaintiffs argue that the IRS erred in […]
Read moreApril 23, 2015Salvatore RussoArticles, Blog Posts0 CommentsTax reform percolates in Washington as the new Congress and the White House continue discussions over the scope and reach of tax legislation this year. Administration officials, lawmakers and Congressional staffers have signaled that off-the-record discussions have dealt with some hefty tax reform proposals but, so far, have released few details of these discussions. At […]
Read moreDecember 22, 2014Andrew PrestiArticles, Blog Posts, Uncategorized0 CommentsFive Steps to Transform Financial Accounting from a Headache to a Competitive Advantage Accurate and up-to-date financial information can be a powerful tool for growing businesses. With reliable financial information, business owners can make better strategic decisions, secure resources and increase profitability. While there is no doubt that financial information can be an important competitive […]
Read moreDecember 17, 2014Andrew PrestiArticles, Blog Posts, P&N News0 CommentsThe IRS has announced that the optional mileage allowance for owned or leased autos will increase by 1.5¢ to 57.5¢ per mile for business travel beginning Jan. 1, 2015. This rate can also be used by employers to provide tax-free reimbursements to employees who supply their own autos for business use, under an accountable plan, […]
Read moreDecember 17, 2014Andrew PrestiArticles, Blog Posts, P&N News0 CommentsExtending personal and business tax incentives retroactively for 2014 With just two weeks left in the 2014 calendar year, Congress finally passed the much anticipated tax extenders bill extending, for 2014 only, a number of personal and business tax breaks that had expired at the end of 2013. The recently passed bill only extends the […]
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July 18, 2014Annemarie AguannoArticles, Blog Posts, Uncategorized0 CommentsDealing with financial audits and reviews may not be the most exciting part of running a business, but each of these accounting engagements can bring considerable value to management. Whether you are a business owner or an external stakeholder, getting reliable, accurate and meaningful financial information is critical to your ability to protect your investment and maximize […]
Read moreJune 24, 2014Salvatore RussoArticles, Blog Posts, Uncategorized0 CommentsOn March 31, 2014, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation which made significant changes to the NY estate and gift tax laws. While on the whole these changes will provide significant relief to NY taxpayers, they also come with some interesting changes that may lead taxpayers to take another look at current estate plans. What’s New? […]
Read moreMarch 26, 2014Salvatore RussoArticles, Blog Posts, P&N News0 CommentsLooking for good news about your future income taxes? As a business owner, you probably won’t find a whole lot at first glance. 2013 and 2014 have brought new taxes, tax rate increases, and the reduction or elimination of some valuable incentives for small businesses. But don’t lose heart. While it is certainly possible that […]
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