LCS&Z, L.L.P. Partners Attend “40 Under 40” Luncheon
The LCS&Z, L.L.P. partner group recently attended a luncheon hosted by the Albany Business Review (ABR) at the Albany Capital. The event, which took place on May 11, 2018, celebrated…
Monthly Archives: May 2018
Developing Productive Employees
As a business leader, motivating employees starts with understanding their workload and doing everything possible to keep your workforce happy. This article explains why keeping employees happy through commitment and…
Join Our Team!
At LCS&Z, L.L.P. we are grateful to be enjoying a season of tremendous growth at our firm. Unquestionably, we attribute that growth to our valued clients who continue to refer…
Employee Business Expenses & Tax Reform
If you are an employee (i.e., a W-2 wage earner) with substantial work-related business expenses, the Act was not kind to you. It suspended (and effectively repealed), for 2018 through…
Tax Reform Cracks Down on IRA Recharacterizations
If you have been or are anticipating converting your traditional IRA to a Roth IRA, you should be aware of a tax trap that Congress built into the Act. Background:…
Business Owners Beware – New Tax Law Severely Limits Entertainment Deductions
If you are a business owner who is accustomed to treating clients to sporting events, golf getaways, concerts and the like, we have some bad news for you. The GOP’s…
Have Business Income? If So, You Score Big With The New Tax Reform
As part of the Act, Congress changed the tax-rate structure for C-corporations to a flat rate of 21% instead of the former graduated rates that topped out at 35%. Needing…
Tax Reform Impacts so Far
Although it is early, the market friendly tax reform plan has enabled stock market and economic growth so far in 2018. This article discusses predictions for the market in the…
The Benefits of Outsourcing
As a small business owner, consider outsourcing services to free up employee time and retain revenue. This article discusses the benefits of outsourcing services, and a couple departments you should…