Posted on August 2, 2021
Finally…Some Good News!
On April 19, 2021, through the enactment of the 2021-2022 Budget Bill, New York State created new Article 24-A of N.Y. Tax Law, which establishes a new elective Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) that applies to partnerships, LLCs (taxed as partnerships), and S corporations.
Posted on July 7, 2021
Three Tips for a Successful Business Transition
Transitioning out of a business requires as much planning as forming and growing a business. These three tips will help you prepare to make a timely and successful business transition.
Posted on June 28, 2021
What to Know Before Adding a New Business Location
If you’re considering expanding to a new business location, make sure you first have a plan in place that includes appropriate accounting support and insights into staffing, costs, ROI, and other metrics.
Posted on June 24, 2021
Robert Canterbury Gives Advice on 529 Plans on CBS 6 News
With high school graduations underway, it leaves many parents thinking ahead to when their young children will be graduating from high school and heading off to college---but when and how should they start saving for their child’s college education? Robert Canterbury sat down with CBS 6 News to talk about investing in a 529 college plan.
Posted on June 11, 2021
Jim Lozano Featured in the Times Union Article on Small Business Money Assistance
Jim Lozano featured in the Times Union's article "New coronavirus assistance money available for small New York businesses" this morning.
Posted on June 10, 2021
Jim Lozano Gives Business Recovery Advice on CBS 6 News
Jim Lozano discusses business recovery with CBS 6 News
Posted on June 7, 2021
5 Reasons to Choose BST’s Virtual Accounting Solutions
BST Virtual Accounting Solutions stands out because of the relationships we build, the advanced services we provide and the unique dashboards we create.
Posted on May 24, 2021
Eligible Parents Will Begin Receiving Advance Child Tax Credits July 15
The 2021 advance child tax credit (CTC) payments, which were established under a recent law, will begin being made on July 15, 2021, the IRS announced. The tax agency also stated that "roughly 39 million households — covering 88% of children in the United States — are slated to begin receiving monthly payments without any further action required."
Posted on May 24, 2021
Eligible Parents Will Begin Receiving Advance Child Tax Credits July 15
The 2021 advance child tax credit (CTC) payments, which were established under a recent law, will begin being made on July 15, 2021, the IRS announced. The tax agency also stated that "roughly 39 million households — covering 88% of children in the United States — are slated to begin receiving monthly payments without any further action required."
Posted on May 19, 2021
Big Changes to the Child Tax Credit for 2021
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) significantly liberalizes the rules for the federal child tax credit, which means more money in the pockets of eligible parents this year. However, the liberalizations are only for the 2021 tax year. Here's the story.
Posted on May 17, 2021
Renting vs. Buying an Accountant
Businesses of all kinds can benefit from “renting” an accountant, or outsourcing to a trusted provider. Compared to the costs and hassles of employing an accountant, outsourcing is so easy and efficient that businesses can’t afford the alternative.
Posted on May 13, 2021
John Gross Gives Last Minute Tax Tips on CBS 6 News
John Gross provides last minute tax planning tips.
Posted on May 6, 2021
Michelle Muir Provides Advice on Fraudulent Unemployment Claims
Michelle Muir was interviewed by CBS 6 News on fraudulent unemployment claims.
Posted on May 4, 2021
Your Bookkeeper Is Costing You a Bundle
Retailers, car wash businesses, and other companies are paying too much to their bookkeepers. A smarter way forward is outsourcing full accounting functions to a trusted provider.
Posted on April 23, 2021
Robert Canterbury Provides Advice on Tax Planning on CBS 6 News
With the income tax deadline fast approaching on May 17, tax refunds will be hitting many of our bank accounts, while some others may need to make a payment. Since our 2020 taxes are top of mind, now is the time for 2021 Tax Planning.
Posted on April 19, 2021
The Best Small Businesses are in the Cloud
If you’re running your small business’ accounting functions on a desktop, you’re running out of time. Cloud-based accounting solutions offer better scalability, as well as real-time visibility, and other features that give your business room to grow.