Understanding non-profit v tax-exempt

Your New York corporation may be organized as a nonprofit, but you will need to obtain tax exempt status from the IRS, usually classified under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code to be treated as such by the IRS.  Otherwise, your organization will be...

New York Sales Tax 101

The New York State (NYS) sales tax is a consumption tax imposed on the sale of most tangible personal property and certain services within the state. Here’s an overview of some of the key points to consider: The sales tax rate varies depending on the location....

Important considerations for S Corp start-ups

When considering forming an S Corporation for a startup, there are several factors to keep in mind: To be eligible for S Corporation status, the startup must meet certain requirements, such as having no more than 100 shareholders, only one class of stock, and only...

New York State issues guidance on decoupling

Many of federal changes associated with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) will flow-through to state tax returns. However, although federal adjusted gross income is used as a starting point, a state can decide not follow (or “decouple” from) the federal law. New York...

Foreign bank accounts – when and how to disclose

December 14th, 2023 By law, all U.S. citizens and residents must report their worldwide income. This includes income from foreign trusts and foreign bank and securities accounts. There are two reporting areas to be considered: Report of Foreign Bank and Financial...