Most people celebrate a big tax refund. And why not? It’s the only time of year we find the government giving us money rather than the opposite. But a sizeable refund isn’t necessarily a good thing. It means you haven’t been putting that money to good use over the last 12 months. Whether you’re a […]
Archives for December 2018
Tax Reform Update: Alimony
Under the current rules, an individual who pays alimony or separate maintenance may deduct an amount equal to the alimony or separate maintenance payments paid during the year as an “above-the-line” deduction. (An “above-the-line” deduction, i.e., a deduction that a taxpayer need not itemize deductions to claim, is generally more valuable for the taxpayer than […]
Bracing for impact: New employment initiatives hitting NJ businesses
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy took office earlier this year with an ambitious agenda regarding NJ employment laws. From a minimum wage increase to paid sick leave to companies’ drug and alcohol policies, Murphy’s agenda will impact the way you run your business, one way or another. Minimum wage increase New Jersey’s minimum wage currently […]
The connection between PR & profitability: How a proactive strategy can help your bottom line
Sometimes how leaders react during a business crisis can have more of an impact than the crisis itself. Remember when Equifax announced that the personal information of over 143 million Americans was compromised in a huge cybersecurity breach? The company claimed they learned about the attack in July 2017, but didn’t share that information with […]
Sleepless in the C-suite: What’s keeping CFOs up at night?
A recent study by Robert Half found that the financial reporting process keeps 97 percent of CFOs awake at night. What’s more, three out of four CFOs expect their stress levels will rise over the next two years. Why the insomnia? You’ve got more on your plate than managing your company’s financials. From unrealistic business […]