Alloy Silverstein’s Tax Tip of the Week   No one enjoys picking up the pieces after a natural disaster or when some other calamity destroys personal property like a home or car. But at least…

Alloy Silverstein’s Tax Tip of the Week   When you itemize your deductions, you can deduct either state and local income taxes or general state and local sales taxes on your 2016 tax return. But…

With a new President always comes a wave of uncertainty What’s proposed? What’s hearsay? What should you do no matter what?   Change is in the air in Washington, and many taxpayers are eager to…

Be proactive in bolstering your company’s cyber security.   Workers routinely and unintentionally put their employers at risk by engaging in sloppy computer security practices. In one recent study, a research team placed 200 USB…

Taxes are complex and mistakes are human nature.   However, some mistakes or late filings when it comes to your tax return can add up pretty quickly with interest and penalties.     According to…

With the rise in online commerce opportunities along with the current gig economy, the line between hobby and business is more blurred than ever.   Find out what the IRS looks for in determining whether…

Identity thieves are always trying to be more and more creative to get you to innocently pass on your sensitive information. Proceed with caution if you are on the receiving end of phone calls such…

Motivation matters: Encourage your employees with the right personnel policies.   Keeping your staff motivated and productive can be difficult even in the best of times. One recent study found that only 30% of U.S….