Perhaps the only thing harder than finding valued employees these days is having to lay off employees when business slows down. The New York State Department of Labor (NYS DOL) has a long-standing program that gives you an alternative to lay-offs. It’s called The Shared Work Program. Here are some

Since April 6, the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS’s) $80 billion plan – funded under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) – has fueled a lot of analysis and speculation among media sources, industry groups, political parties, and American taxpayers in general. While numerous resources sharing their opinions cater to certain demographics

At RBT CPAs, we’re always ready to take on everything tax- and accounting-related for your organization, so you’re free to focus on driving your business success. Unfortunately, New York’s rules for its Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) require you – the business owner – to complete certain tasks. While we can’t

Last updated on January 10th, 2023If you were worried about your business being inundated with 1099-K Forms this upcoming tax filing season, take note! On December 23, the IRS announced third-party settlement organizations (TPSOs) “will not be required to report tax year 2022 transactions on a Form 1099-K to the

Last updated on August 22nd, 2022On Sunday, August 7, after nearly 16 hours of deliberation that started on the Saturday night prior, the Senate passed a new bill known as the Inflation Reduction Act. This past Friday, the House voted and passed the bill sending it to President Biden’s desk

Starting this month, don’t be surprised if you receive a bill for an Interest Assessment Surcharge (IAS) from the government. It’s for interest New York State owes the federal government on loans it took out to maintain unemployment and pandemic benefits between March 2020 and September 2021 for COVID-related programs.

Good news! New York State is giving residents who are homeowners a little respite from all of the talk about inflation, stock market drops, interest rates, and recessions. Homeowner tax rebate checks are in the mail and should arrive in mailboxes across the state this month! Residents who earn less

Last updated on January 8th, 2024Important Deadline Approaching The PTET election period is open. To opt in, submit the Annual Election Application before or on March 15. For instructions on how to make the election, visit the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance website and click “Election.” While RBT CPAs is