Tis the Season of Saving: 5 things you can do now to help save on your taxes

Matt Szydlowski, CPA
Tax Supervisor

In the quest for gifts and seasonal savings together with the promise of continued prosperity, many taxpayers overlook some of the simple year-end moves they can do that will help to reduce their taxes and improve the bottom line. There are many action steps you can perform today in order to save taxes for the next tax period... 

Money Matters:
Why good debt isn’t bad

Gabriel Kemble
Staff Accountant

Debt, for many, is synonymous with life. By the time an individual turns eighteen, they will have likely been introduced to the world of debt through credit card and personal loan offers in which the lure of ‘access to excess’ overrides personal responsibility.

Merriam-Webster defines debt as “a state of being under obligation to pay or repay someone or something in return for something received.” For many, this means educational debt, automobile debt, or homeowner debt. As younger folks welcome debt into their lives, it is important to recognize and understand good debt vs. bad debt.

Split Ends: Why we're reading about 'gray divorce'

Gary Sigman, CPA, M.Tax, PFS, AEP®
Senior Tax Manager

The Journal of Accountancy recently published an interesting article addressing the issue of 'gray divorce.'  Gray divorce refers to couples divorcing later in life. While a 30-something divorcing couple may be squabbling over custody, visitation, and credit card bills, those couples divorcing over age 50 are facing battles over retirement funds, the long-term residence, and a diverse portfolio of assets. 

Zinner & Co. is ready to ring in the New Year
with a commitment to sustainability, focus
on our environment, and assurance that our
clients receive year-round service.

As part of this initiative, beginning in
January 2018, business client invoices will
be delivered via electronic mail. Read more.