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Social Security Planning Just Got More Complicated 150 150 smolinlupinco

Social Security Planning Just Got More Complicated

Originally posted on www.nsspartners.com. Here we go again! Already one of the most complicated of government programs, the bipartisan Budget Bill signed last week has created a great deal of confusion and complication for those looking to social security to provide income in retirement. Before the new legislation, there were over 2,700 rules governing social security.…

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Technology, How is Your IT Health? 150 150 smolinlupinco

Technology, How is Your IT Health?

Q&A with Henry Rinder, Member with the Firm We sat down with Henry Rinder, Member with the Firm, to discuss the rapid advancement of technology, and his thoughts on dealing with cyber security, social networking, cloud computing, and other issues impacting the accounting field. Does Smolin assist clients with technology in their businesses? HR: We…

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Tax-Exempt Bond Compliance 150 150 smolinlupinco

Tax-Exempt Bond Compliance

By Marc Berger, CPA, JD, LLM One of the benefits of tax exemption under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 501(c)(3) is the ability to use tax-exempt financing. Tax-exempt bonds generally carry a lower interest rate than taxable bonds and the interest received by the bondholders is excludable from income for federal income tax purposes. Because of these advantages,…

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Spotlight on: Machinery 150 150 smolinlupinco

Spotlight on: Machinery

Low Oil Prices Bring Good Fortune to Some Manufacturers, Burdens to Others By Cathy McNamara This summer, oil prices hit a six-year low, dipping below $40 per barrel. This marks a substantial decline from prices of $112 per barrel in the U.S. just one year ago. Meanwhile, data from the Institute of Supply Management shows that in…

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Spotlight on: Fabricated Metals 150 150 smolinlupinco

Spotlight on: Fabricated Metals

More Manufacturers May Use R&D Credits Under Pending Legislation By Chai Hoang and Joseph Eliya Designed to encourage investment in innovation, R&D tax credits can sometimes be overlooked as fabricated metals products manufacturers, when in fact they are accessible to many small- and medium-sized manufacturers in the sector. It’s important to note that a company need not…

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Alex Krasnomowitz Joins Smolin, Lupin & Co., LLC 150 150 smolinlupinco

Alex Krasnomowitz Joins Smolin, Lupin & Co., LLC

New hire supports firm’s growth initiatives for Forensic and Litigation Support practice (PRWEB) OCTOBER 28, 2015 – Smolin Lupin announced today that Alex Krasnomowitz, CPA, CVA, MBA, has joined the team as its newest member to support the firm’s strategy for continued growth in its Forensic and Litigation Support practice. Krasnomowitz brings with him 15 years…

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Data Security for Manufacturers: Don’t Let Cyber Attacks Take a ‘Byte’ out of Your Bottom Line 150 150 smolinlupinco

Data Security for Manufacturers: Don’t Let Cyber Attacks Take a ‘Byte’ out of Your Bottom Line

  By Rick Schreiber and Shahryar Shaghaghi Cybersecurity challenges are becoming more prevalent and complex for manufacturers as consumers embrace and demand advanced technologies. The costs associated with data breaches are also rising, with an average cost increase of more than 23 percent since 2013, according to the latest research by Ponemon Institute. Furthermore, external breaches from…

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The Hidden 401k Liability 150 150 smolinlupinco

The Hidden 401k Liability

Brought to you by A.Gary Katz In conjunction with Lincoln Financial Advisors/Sagemark Consulting, a division of Lincoln Financial Advisors, a registered investment advisor As a business owner, much time is spent on protecting yourself from certain business risks, and providing safety and benefits for your employees. One of the most popular benefits available to employees today…

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Planning for a Long Retirement 150 150 smolinlupinco

Planning for a Long Retirement

Brought to you by A. Gary Katz In conjunction with (Lincoln Financial Advisors/Sagemark Consulting, a division of Lincoln Financial Advisors, a registered investment advisor) Americans are living longer than ever, thanks to advances in health care, improved diets and better exercise. A 65-year-old today can reasonably expect to live another 15 or 20 years; among…

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Keeping Your Business Alive 150 150 smolinlupinco

Keeping Your Business Alive

Presented by A. Gary Katz In conjunction Sagemark Consulting You’ve may have heard the grim statistics. Family firms comprise 80% to 90% of all business enterprises. More than 30% of these family-owned businesses survive into the second generation. Twelve percent will still be viable into the third generation, with 3% of all family businesses operating…

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Year-End Audit Planning: Q&A with Noorus Khan, Partner with the Firm 150 150 smolinlupinco

Year-End Audit Planning: Q&A with Noorus Khan, Partner with the Firm

We sat down with Noorus Khan, Partner with the Firm, and asked: What can clients do to make their year-end audits run smoothly? It is primarily about communication.  Communicate with us during the year.  Let us know about any unusual or complex transactions that you are contemplating or have already entered into. This will help avoid…

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How Much Will You Need to Retire? 150 150 smolinlupinco

How Much Will You Need to Retire?

Brought to you by A. Gary Katz In conjunction with (Lincoln Financial Advisors/Sagemark Consulting, a division of Lincoln Financial Advisors a registered investment advisor) How much money will it take for you to retire in style? Will $1 million do the trick? How about $5 million? Or perhaps you can get by on less. If…

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