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How Long Should You Keep Your Tax Returns? ~ E-Newsletter 30 - 4/10/2012
This is the time of year when we get a lot of questions from people about how long they should keep their tax returns and records.
2012 Estate & Gift Tax - Act Now ~ E-Newsletter 29 - 3/27/2012
It's a sad fact but true, that due to the current economic crises, many of us have assets with present values lower than the price we paid.
12 Tempting Tax Tips to Save You Money for 2012 ~ E-Newsletter 28 - 3/6/2012
There are still many tax considerations in the coming year. Here are 12 tax tips, reminders and planning tools for 2012.
2011 Tax Law Changes - Federal Return ~ E-Newsletter 27 - 2/15/2012
Before you file your 2011 federal income tax return in 2012, you should be aware of a few important tax changes that took effect in 2011.
Health Care changes as a result of the 2012 Health Care Act ~ E-Newsletter 26 - 1/26/2012
Although most of its major provisions will take effect in subsequent years, the health care reform legislation passed in 2010 contains a major provision that is effective in 2011
18th Annual Economic Survey & Opinion Poll Results ~ E-Newsletter 25 - 1/12/2012
Our eighteenth annual survey results are in. Topline findings revealed that confidence in the Long Island economy outpaced the rating for the national economy as a whole.
Robert S. Posner Admitted as Partner ~ E-Newsletter 24 - 1/3/2012
AVZ is proud to announce that Robert S. Posner of East Northport has been admitted as a Partner.
Happy Holidays ~ E-Newsletter 23 - 12/20/2011
As the Holiday season is upon us we'd like to take this opportunity to thank you for your business and friendship.
New York-Corporate, Personal Income Taxes: Legislation Revising Rates and Adding Credits Enacted ~ E-Newsletter 22 - 12/14/2011
New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has signed legislation containing new credit provisions and modifications to the corporate franchise and personal income tax rates, including a restructuring of the individual income tax brackets.
Happy Thanksgiving ~ E-Newsletter 21 - 11/22/2011
From our Home to Yours
2011 Year End Planning ~ E-Newsletter 20 - 10/20/2011
Twenty-five years ago, Congress overhauled the Tax Code in the Tax Reform Act of 1986. At that time, the 1986 Tax Reform Act was lauded for simplifying a Tax Code that had grown too complex.
AVZ Sends Out 18th Annual Long Island Economic Survey & Opinion Poll ~ E-Newsletter 19 - 10/3/2011
The AVZ 2011-2012 Long Island Economic Survey & Opinion Poll questionnaire is in the mail, on its way to over 5000 business owners and senior executives. The annual survey by Albrecht, Viggiano, Zureck & Company, P.C.,(AVZ) a premier Long Island accounting and wealth management firm, takes the pulse of the Long Island business community and its economic outlook for the coming year.
President Proposes $447 Billion Jobs Package; Offsets Target Higher Incomes, Carried Interest ~ E-Newsletter 18 - 9/21/2011
President Obama has challenged Congress to immediately pass the American Jobs Act of 2011 - a $447 billion jobs package, including payroll tax cuts and tax credits to encourage hiring, along with extended 100 percent bonus depreciation, which would be paid for by limiting deductions for higher income taxpayers and changing the taxation of carried interest.
AVZ Promotes Jill Gunzel ~ E-Newsletter 17 - 9/8/2011
AVZ is proud to announce that Jill K. Gunzel of Smithtown has been promoted to Principal.
Fitch Affirms U.S.A. at AAA ~ E-Newsletter 16 - 8/16/2011
Fitch Ratings said on Tuesday it affirmed the United States' top-notch credit rating at AAA, giving the world's largest economy a reprieve after it was downgraded by Standard & Poor's little more than a week ago.
Debt Deal - What Does It Mean? ~ E-Newsletter 15 - 8/3/2011
At long last, a deal on raising the debt ceiling and cutting spending has been reached. The agreement, which the White House dubbed "a Win for the Economy and Budget Discipline," includes: a $2.1 trillion increase in the debt ceiling and 10-year discretionary spending caps generating nearly $1 trillion in deficit reduction (balanced between defense and non-defense spending) over ten years.
How Big Will Your Monthly Social Security Payment Be? ~ E-Newsletter Issue 14 - 7/13/2011
Not outliving their retirement savings is emerging as one of baby boomers' top concerns. One of the most important decisions you make, in this regard, is when to claim Social Security benefits.
In The City Often? The Tax Man Asks Some for Tally ~ E-Newsletter Issue 13 - 6/28/2011
One couple, in a spirited attempt to claim that they were not subject to $41,000 in New York city income taxes, contended that their million-dollar Manhattan apartment was little more than "a hotel substitute" and that their "historic roots" were on Long Island, where they kept a yacht and a 3,500-square-foot home.
Taxpayer Identity Fraud is Soaring ~ E-Newsletter Issue 12 - 6/1/2011
Imagine filing your tax return and learning that someone else got your refund.
Filing a Notice of Federal Tax Lien ~ E-Newsletter Issue 11 - 5/17/2011
Certain unperfected or "secret" liens are not valid unless the IRS files a Notice of Federal Tax Lien ("NFTL")
Taxability of Golf Club Dues & Playing Fees Discussed ~ E-Newsletter Issue 10 - 5/2/2011
Annual dues paid by members of the taxpayers golf club are subject to NY sales and use tax
Obama Signs 1099 Repeal ~ E-Newsletter Issue 9 - 4/19/2011
President Obama signed on April 14 a bill to repeal controversial expanded information reporting on Form 1099
Katie Connors Elected LIBN Top 50 Women 2011 ~ E-Newsletter Issue 8 - 3/23/2011
AVZ's Katie Connors Receives an Outstanding Honor
Sales and Use Tax ~ E-Newsletter Issue 7 - 3/10/2011
Sales and Use Tax: Imposition of Fraud Penalty Affirmed
Reporting Requirements for Landlords ~ E-Newsletter Issue 6 - 2/24/2011
New 1099 Reporting Requirements for Landlords
Federal Tax Relief Act of 2010 ~ E-Newsletter Issue 5 - 2/9/2011
Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010
Health Care Reform Act ~ E-Newsletter Issue 4 - 1/27/2011
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010
2010 Tax Year ~ E-Newsletter Issue 3 - 1/4/2011
Major Tax Law Changes In 2010
Long Island Economic Survey Results ~ E-Newsletter Issue 2 - 12/23/2010
2010-2011 Long Island Economic Survey & Opinion Poll Results
Final Tax Relief ~ E-Newsletter Issue 1 - 12/17/2010
Latest News on Tax Relief/Job Creation Act of 2010
April - May 2010 Focus Newsletter - 4/1/2010
Moving Day: Your new home state can change your tax circumstances
February - March 2010 Focus Newsletter - 2/1/2010
This For That: Barter makes a comeback in this economy
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