Drafting a will is not something that people, for the most part, want to think about. But no one gets out of life alive. So if you want to have a say in what happens to your property and assets after you’re gone, a will...
When it comes to running a business, there are a lot of expenses incurred during operations. As of January 2024, New York University’s Stern School of Business had recorded nearly $1.2 trillion in capital expenditures by U.S. sectors. Considering this, there are two important concepts...
In the realm of taxes, understanding who is required to pay self-employment tax and who is exempt is crucial for individuals navigating their financial responsibilities. Whereas employees have Social Security and Medicare taxes withheld from wages–often referred to as FICA taxes– individuals who work for...
As our population ages, seniors increasingly become targets for a variety of scams. These fraudulent schemes can have devastating financial and emotional impacts on older adults, who may be more vulnerable due to factors such as isolation, cognitive decline, or simply a trusting nature. The...
In an era where digital transactions and online interactions have become the norm, the specter of identity theft looms large, posing significant challenges and potential financial hazards for individuals. Among the various forms of identity theft, tax-related identity theft is particularly insidious. It occurs when...
We are thrilled to feature Justin Stremme in our Employee Spotlight this month. Justin joined Blackman & Sloop in 2023 as a Senior Audit Associate. He chose Blackman & Sloop because of the welcoming atmosphere he experienced during the interview process. The ease of conversation...
Here is what the firm has been up to since our last newsletter. Promotions / New Hires: On May 14, we welcomed our four summer Interns: Vincent Ruggiero, Todd Hammett, Aji Njie, and Bri Berry. On that same day we also welcomed Lindsey Beane, who...
The tax code places limits on the amounts that individuals can gift to others (as money or property) without paying taxes. This is meant to keep an individual from using gifts to avoid the estate tax that is imposed upon the assets owned by the...
When tax season rolls around every year, many pet owners wonder if they can get a tax break for their furry companions – after all, “pet parents” often consider their fur babies to be as much a part of the family as actual children. Pet expenses...
A frequent question, and a situation where taxpayers often make tax mistakes, is whether it is better to receive a home as a gift or as an inheritance. It is generally more advantageous tax-wise to inherit a home rather than to receive it as a...
