
Navigating the Railroad Retirement System
In order to understand railroad retirement, you first must first recognize it is NOT a retirement plan. It is a federally-mandated tax.
In order to understand railroad retirement, you first must first recognize it is NOT a retirement plan. It is a federally-mandated tax.
https://youtu.be/P0_cO51-cyc In a live webinar put on by Reagan Companies, David A. Ayoub, CPA and Richard P. Smith, CPA, MBA discuss the COVID-19 Relief Bill
Bowers & Company CPAs, PLLC is proud to announce that Mark T. Gastin, CPA has been promoted to Tax Partner in the Firm. Mark has been with
https://youtu.be/8_GbX-gcb3s Bob Teska, CPA, CCIFP, Partner-in-Charge: Construction Services recently joined a colleague from CH Insurance Brokerage Services, Inc. to have a discussion centered around how
Bowers & Company CPAs, PLLC is proud to announce that Joseph E. Rocco III, CPA has been named an Audit Partner in the Firm. Joe
In preparation for the opening of the Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Round 2 this week, our Bowers Team has put together a 30 min video to help answer your questions. Video topics include; specifics on the second draw as well as the first draw – in case this is your first time applying for a PPP Loan.
A decision to make a particular investment is dependent on whether the future returns can be justified in terms of the present cost outlay. These three calculations can help you make an informed decision.
A business valuation provides the worth of every component of a business. It is invaluable information for business owners to have.
In part three of our Freelancer to Small Business Owner series, we provide guidelines on hiring your first employee.
In part two of our Freelancer to Small Business Owner series, we outline ways for your business to grow using different strategies.
Transitioning from a freelancer to a small business can be daunting. This article outlines how to prepare for this exciting new challenge.
This is the fifth and final part of the Construction and Surety series brought to you by Bob Teska, CPA, and Mike Tresidder, Director of Surety.
Bob Teska, CPA, joins three colleagues from Reagan Companies for a round table discussion regarding current construction industry updates.
This video update includes highlights from the SBA/Treasury regarding official guidance on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness calculation as well as additional information that came out the week of May 15, 2020.
Nicholas A. Agrippino, CPA and Michael P. Vanderhoof, CPA review key issues currently affecting the Construction Industry.
Bowers & Company CPAs has been named one of Central New York’s Best Places to Work in 2020. This is the second year that Bowers & Company CPAs has made this prestigious list of CNY employers.
This is the third in a six-part series brought to you by Bob Teska, CPA, Partner-in-Charge of Construction Services, and Mike Tresidder, Director of Surety for Insurance Office of America.
In light of COVID-19, the NYCIRB announced a new classification code that should reduce Workers’ Comp premiums for remote employees.
https://youtu.be/P0_cO51-cyc In a live webinar put on by Reagan Companies, David A. Ayoub, CPA and Richard P.
Bowers & Company CPAs, PLLC is proud to announce that Mark T. Gastin, CPA has been promoted to Tax
Bowers & Company CPAs, PLLC is proud to announce that Joseph E. Rocco III, CPA has been
In preparation for the opening of the Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Round 2 this week, our Bowers Team has put together a 30 min video to help answer your questions. Video topics include; specifics on the second draw as well as the first draw – in case this is your first time applying for a PPP Loan.
The U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) announced on January 8, 2021 that the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) will re-open the week of January 11 for new borrowers and certain existing PPP borrowers.
On December 21, 2020 Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (“CAA”) (H.R. 133), which provides another round of COVID-19 stimulus funding and further relief for taxpayers affected by the pandemic.
Bob Teska, CPA, joins three colleagues from Reagan Companies for a third installment of our round table discussion regarding current construction industry updates.
A business valuation provides the worth of every component of a business. It is invaluable information for business owners to have.
While PPP funding was thought to be tax-free funding to help navigate COVID-19, the IRS has issued guidance that potentially makes it a taxable event with real cash flow impacts.
In part three of our Freelancer to Small Business Owner series, we provide guidelines on hiring your first employee.
Bowers & Company CPAs is proud to announce that Greg Jarvis, CPA has joined our Firm. Greg is a Tax Manager in our Syracuse office.
In part two of our Freelancer to Small Business Owner series, we outline ways for your business to grow using different strategies.
A decision to make a particular investment is dependent on whether the future returns can be justified in terms of the present cost outlay. These three calculations can help you make an informed decision.
On December 21, 2020 Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (“CAA”) (H.R. 133), which provides another round of COVID-19 stimulus funding and further relief for taxpayers affected by the pandemic.
A business valuation provides the worth of every component of a business. It is invaluable information for business owners to have.
While PPP funding was thought to be tax-free funding to help navigate COVID-19, the IRS has issued guidance that potentially makes it a taxable event with real cash flow impacts.
In part three of our Freelancer to Small Business Owner series, we provide guidelines on hiring your first employee.
In part two of our Freelancer to Small Business Owner series, we outline ways for your business to grow using different strategies.
Transitioning from a freelancer to a small business can be daunting. This article outlines how to prepare for this exciting new challenge.
This article outlines IRS guidance for employers regarding the 2020 payroll tax relief, which allows employees to defer certain payroll taxes.
The push for more transparency from nonprofits has placed a greater emphasis on how an organization’s expenses break down and how it uses its resources.
QuickBooks is the ideal business accounting software for small to mid-sized business owners. Whether your needs are
Although QuickBooks is designed for the layman to understand, the initial setup and installation must be done
A decision to make a particular investment is dependent on whether the future returns can be justified in terms of the present cost outlay. These three calculations can help you make an informed decision.
When deciding whether to make or buy a product, making a decision based on opinions that are not supported by financial data is careless and costly.
Economic Nexus The Supreme Court issued a 5-4 decision in South Dakota vs. Wayfair, which overturned the
https://youtu.be/8_GbX-gcb3s Bob Teska, CPA, CCIFP, Partner-in-Charge: Construction Services recently joined a colleague from CH Insurance Brokerage Services,
Bob Teska, CPA, joins three colleagues from Reagan Companies for a third installment of our round table discussion regarding current construction industry updates.
While PPP funding was thought to be tax-free funding to help navigate COVID-19, the IRS has issued guidance that potentially makes it a taxable event with real cash flow impacts.
Bob Teska, CPA, joins three colleagues from Reagan Companies for a second installment of our round table discussion regarding current construction industry updates.
Indirect costs can have a substantial impact on a construction company’s financial picture and bottom line. But they’re not always easy to see.
Bob Teska, CPA, Partner in Charge of Construction Services, discusses an array of topics from surety bonds, financial statements and the three Cs in this webinar.
This is the fifth and final part of the Construction and Surety series brought to you by Bob Teska, CPA, and Mike Tresidder, Director of Surety.
“COVID-19, essential vs. non-essential, PPP, PPE” are now staples in everyday conversations. What does it mean for the construction and surety industries?
Bob Teska, CPA, joins three colleagues from Reagan Companies for a round table discussion regarding current construction industry updates.
Nicholas A. Agrippino, CPA and Michael P. Vanderhoof, CPA review key issues currently affecting the Construction Industry.
This is the third in a six-part series brought to you by Bob Teska, CPA, Partner-in-Charge of Construction Services, and Mike Tresidder, Director of Surety for Insurance Office of America.
A financial statement is a “historical” document, and the Income Statement is telling you what happened over a 12-month period.
The current economic environment begs the question: How will not-for-profits survive the pandemic?
The push for more transparency from nonprofits has placed a greater emphasis on how an organization’s expenses break down and how it uses its resources.
Audit. The word is intimidating. And for a not-for-profit with limited resources, it can be downright scary.
In order to understand railroad retirement, you first must first recognize it is NOT a retirement plan. It is a federally-mandated tax.
Join David Ayoub, CPA, and the ASLRRA for a review and discussion of the tax provisions included in the CARES Act, and implications for both individuals and businesses.
Nicole M. Teska has been selected as a 2020 Rising Star of the North American Railroad Industry by Progressive Railroading magazine.
In this webinar, we review the sales tax exposure that the majority of Short Line Railroads will face, and reviews what alternatives they have to ensure compliance.
Join Bowers & Company CPAs staff as we discuss Railroad Retirement from a process and procedure standpoint, and the common mistakes and issues we’ve seen.
Join David A. Ayoub, CPA , and Rick A. Tidd, CPA/ABV/CGMA, CVA, CFF, CITP for a discussion regarding tax reform traps and issues.
William T. Kriesel, CPA/PFS, CFP, AEP, partners with the American Short Line Regional Railroad Association to review retirement in this webinar.
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