Alloy Silverstein’s Tax Tip of the Week If you commute back and forth to work every day, you typically can’t deduct any of your travel costs, such as gas for your car or commuter fares….

It’s a nightmare scenario few small businesses consider: hackers breach your computer system, steal your customer lists and threaten to exploit sensitive data. Data breaches by malicious individuals don’t just pose a financial risk. They…

We’re almost three full months into 2018 — how are your New Year resolutions holding up? Are you completely satisfied with your financial situation? All of us think about how we could improve the way…

Starting your own business can be equal parts thrilling and intimidating. Complying with regulations and tax requirements definitely falls into the later category. But, with some professional help, it doesn’t have to be that way….

What do you call those deductible expenses that don’t fit squarely into any other category? The IRS refers to them as “miscellaneous” expenses. If you qualify, you can deduct the excess above 2 percent of…

Alloy Silverstein’s Tax Tip of the Week Do you remember “Nannygate”? Back when Bill Clinton was president, his nomination of corporate attorney Zoe Baird for U.S. Attorney General was derailed after it was revealed that…

Suppose a relative wants to borrow money for a business venture or to buy a home. It’s true that family loans can raise problems. But if you’re going to do it, take the tax law…

Alloy Silverstein’s Tax Tip of the Week The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) does much more for businesses than lower corporate tax rates. With careful planning, your small business may realize big tax benefits…