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RETIREMENT SAVINGS TAX DEDUCTIONS

With the loss of several itemized deductions under the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) for many individuals, taxpayers are wondering where they can still find tax deductions.  One great place is with retirement savings.  The TCJA did not change the rules for retirement savings tax deductions.  In fact, many retirement savings deductions continue Read More…

BKC COLLECTING COLD WEATHER DONATIONS FOR CODE BLUE

BKC is currently seeking donations to support Salem County’s Code Blue Coalition. A Code Blue alert is declared whenever temperatures drop below the freezing point and weather conditions pose a danger to the homeless population. The Code Blue Alert allows authorities such as police, fire and rescue workers to take homeless people to local shelters or other agencies, Read More…

BKC BUSINESS BREAKFAST SERIES

BKC experts will be presenting in a six part business education series through the Hunterdon County Chamber Foundation Unity Bank Center for Business & Entrepreneurship starting January 23, 2019.  The series includes assorted topics such as tax, fraud and business strategy from the top professionals at BKC each with .  Registration is open for individual sessions at $60 or at Read More…

DEDUCTIBLE BUSINESS MEAL EXPENSES

The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act changed the law to deny income tax deductions for entertainment, amusement, or recreation expenses.  However, the Act did not directly address the deductibility of business meals at the time of enactment.  In response to this confusion, the IRS has issued interim guidance about the deductibility of business meals, Read More…

REVENUE RECOGNITION READINESS GUIDE FOR PRIVATELY HELD RETAIL COMPANIES

On May 28, 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) issued converged guidance on recognizing revenue in contracts with customers. The new guidance—FASB ASC 606 or IFRS 15, the IASB’s comparable standard—replaces substantially all existing U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) on this topic. While the compliance deadline Read More…

DARLENE SHAFFER PRESENTING AT 10/23 NJ COLLABORATIVE LAW GROUP

Darlene Shaffer, CPA/ABV/CFF/PFS, CVA, Principal at BKC, CPAs, will be presenting “The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Legislation Impact on Alimony” at the October 23rd New Jersey Collaborative Law Group’s breakfast meeting hosted by Norris, McLaughlin & Marcus, P.A. This presentation will: Cover significant changes to taxation of alimony effective January 1, 2019 under the Read More…

NJ SALES TAX ON TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS

Effective October 1, 2018, New Jersey sales and use tax will be imposed on “transient accommodations”.  Transient accommodations include a room, a group of rooms, or other living /sleeping space for the lodging of occupants, which can include residential buildings. The following situations do not constitute a transient accommodation: •  Places of assembly •  Health Read More…