Staffing Update – November 2018

Samantha Kijonka, CPA has been promoted to the position of Supervisor in the Accounting and Auditing Department.  Samantha received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting/Business Administration Magna Cum Laude from Western Connecticut State University in May...

Payroll Cards: Know the Full Story

Employees who do not have a relationship with a financial institution are typically referred to as “unbanked,” which prevents them from being paid by direct deposit. As a solution, some employers offer payroll cards. What is a payroll card? A payroll card...

6 Key Facts About Excise Taxes

Excise taxes are paid when purchases are made on specific goods or activities, such as wagering or highway usage by trucks. The producers or merchants pay the tax and typically include the additional tax in the price to the end consumer. Governments levy excise taxes...

Child and Dependent Care Credit

You may be wondering whether the money you spent on a day care center, a babysitter, summer camp or other provider to care for your qualifying child under age 13 or a disabled dependent of any age can earn you tax credits. The child and dependent care credit provides...

Gather All Your Papers for Taxes

Most of the papers you need to document the income, interest and withheld taxes you report arrive in your mailbox in January, with investment-related 1099s often coming in February. Get ready for their arrival by creating print and online folders. It’s a good...