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Business Consultants & Certified Public Accountants

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Business Consultants and Certified Public Accountants with guaranteed results

We take great pride in the services we provide and our ability to add real value to your company. One of the things that sets us apart from other firms is our dedication to customer service. Everything we do is measured by our commitment to serving our clients. While most other accounting firms simply tell clients about it, we put our money where our mouth is and guarantee it! You are the judge of the end product, and if you believe you have not received a measurable value for a particular service, you may withhold payment. Please read our engagement letter for details on our guarantee.

 TAX LAW UPDATES

  • Tax Reform – Key Provisions: Click here to read through some of the key individual and business provisions of the recently signed Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, also know as Tax Reform.
  • Tax Reform Update: The House Ways and Means Committee on November 9, 2017 approved ‘Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017’ (HR 1) bill. Among other measures, the bill proposes to lower business and individual tax rates and to simplify the tax law, with significant impacts on numerous sectors of the economy. In addition, on November 9, 2017, the Senate Finance Committee released details of the Senate Republican’s tax reform plan. Many of the proposals are similar to those in the House bill, but they diverge in a number of significant ways, including on the extent of changes to the deduction for state and local taxes and on whether to repeal the estate tax. While the ultimate tax law will differ from these initial plans, these give good indication of the issues that are under consideration. See this Tax Foundation article which outlines the major differences between the House and Senate versions.
  • New tax rules go into effect on January 1, 2018 for partnerships and multi-member limited liability companies that file as partnerships. Businesses that operate as these types of entities should have their operating agreements reviewed and updated to reflect the new tax law. The new rules can have inequitable results, but if addressed through appropriate updates to the business’s operating agreement and through special elections made upon filing the tax return they can be minimized. Please call a member of the S&G team if you need assistance.
  • Is Your Worker an Independent Contractor or Employee?The question of whether a worker is an independent contractor or employee for federal income and employment tax purposes is a complex one. It is intensely factual, and the stakes can be very high.If a worker is an employee, the company must withhold federal income and payroll taxes, pay the employer’s share of FICA taxes on the wages plus FUTA tax, and often provide the worker with fringe benefits it makes available to other employees. These obligations don’t apply for a worker who is an independent contractor. The business sends the independent contractor a Form 1099-MISC for the year showing the amount paid to the contractor (if the amount is $600 or more), and that’s it.Click here to visit the IRS website that explains the rules of worker classification and business owners’ responsibilities.Please contact a member of the S&G Team if you’d like to discuss how these complex rules apply to your business, to make sure that none of your workers are misclassified.

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Seminar Calendar

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  • 18
    18.October.Thursday

    9:00 AM-12:00 PM
    2018.10.18
    Grace Conference Room, Higgins Center of Clark University
    950 Main Street Worcester, MA 01610

    Starting a new business? Join Curt Feldman, CPA in a panel discussion regarding what a new business owner needs to know regarding legal, accounting, financing and insurance as part of the Clark University Small Business Development Center fall training initiative. This presentation is designed for entrepreneurs and will include resource tips from the City of Worcester for start-up businesses.

    The panel of experts will touch on many topics including:

    • Why a startup business needs a CPA?
    • How to select the type of entity will best meet your needs while protecting your family?
    • What kind of insurance is important to have?
    • What does the Commonwealth require to operate a business in Massachusetts?

    Whether you are new to owning a business or it has always been a curiosity to start a business – this workshop is for you.

  • 25
    25.October.Thursday

    3:00 PM-6:30 PM
    2018.10.25
    Beechwood Hotel
    363 Plantation Street Worcester, MA 01605

    Building business value and executing a successful transition when the time is right for you.

    Join us for this special seminar for family businesses and owners of privately held enterprises.

    If you’re a business owner looking to learn more about your options, this is a great session to get your head around the most important issues when thinking about a future transaction. No one will own their business forever, and developing a plan to maximize the value of what is likely your greatest asset – your business – is a critical element in achieving the future that you want for yourself, your family and the company.

    In this session you’ll learn about the critical steps you can begin to take today to make any future transition a success.

    • What are the key steps in building the value of your business?
    • What are the options for an owner seeking to transition out of the business?

    Discussion of the pros and cons of an internal sale to management, a transition to a family member(s), a sale to an outside company or venture capital funded group, or staying in the business while delegating more duties to management.

    • What is the market for transactions like today, what kinds of deals are happening?
    • Key takeaways – a look at a couple case studies of recent sales.
    • How are deals getting financed? What do you need to know from the seller and buyer perspective?

    FORMAT: Short presentations from 4-5 experts including Terry Shepherd followed by a moderated panel discussion and audience Q&A.


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