“In The Know” Newsletter

The holidays are fast approaching and there is so much to be thankful for! The amazing team at Blackman & Sloop have really made it one of the best firms to work for! Here is what the team has been up to since our last...

What year did you join Blackman & Sloop? 2019 Where did you go to college? Daemen College, Amherst, NY Why did you choose Blackman & Sloop? I chose Blackman & Sloop because it is a diverse and friendly atmosphere.  The partners are very approachable, and everyone works together as a...

No matter how old your children are, it’s always a good idea to start saving for college as soon as possible. (Yes, even when they’re still in diapers.) This might sound overwhelming, especially if you haven’t started, but take heart, it’s never too late. Here...

The rise in the number of data breaches reported has become a major concern – even to the ordinary internet user. As a result, we have all become aware of the need to maintain privacy while online. One of the measures promising to keep you...

When it comes to an employer's responsibility for non-exempt workers, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, there are many requirements businesses must follow related to payroll. In one example, there are strict regulations on what information employers must document for each non-exempt worker. While...

Quick: How many of your invoices are unpaid? Have any of your customers gone over 30 days past due? Did you bill all of the time and expenses for that project you just completed for a customer? If you’re doing your accounting manually, there’s simply no...

Throughout your life there will be certain significant occasions that will impact not only your day-to-day living but also your taxes. Here are a few of those events: Getting Married – If you just got married or are considering getting married, you need to be aware...

Every year, the vast majority of taxpayers file their returns with the IRS between the end of January and the April due date. However, the IRS does not just take taxpayers’ word regarding the information on their returns. For this reason, tax season is followed...

As the manager of sales team, what should you do when you discover dishonesty among your team? In a recent article published by Harvard Business Review, Sandeep Puri explores the hypothetical situation where a pharmaceutical sales manager discovers falsifications in a sales report from the...

Recently, the third-party contractor Surescripts made the decision to end its business relationship with PillPack, the Amazon-owned prescription delivery company. In a recent article for Business Insider, author Zachary Hendrickson covers the history of the relationship between these two companies and what the severing of...