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Meredith Brown and Kristen Whelan from ADP join Tim Schuster and discuss the importance of verifying employment status including I-9 checklist and orientation checklist and seller salary and benefits checklist.

Dan Gibson speaks with Tim Schuster regarding employee fraud. They discuss real life examples and three factors that incentivize fraud.

Tim Schuster and Steve Abbott, president of Abbott Consulting Group talk about certain ways your business can take advantage of state tax incentive programs, such as through relocation, investment and staff training.

Meredith Brown speaks with Tim Schuster about employee vs employer perspectives on the evolution of financial wellness, compensation, and employee incentives.

This episode of The Bottom Line, Tim Schuster examines some examples of employee benefits and who are using them, and if they’re having the desired result.

Tim Schuster discusses executive compensation, option grants, deferred compensation, fringe benefits and more. He also examines what to be aware of when preparing an executive compensation package.

Lindsey Gross of EisnerAmper’s Outsourced Finance and Accounting Group joins Tim Schuster from Private Business Services to discuss the differences between these two areas, client case studies that demonstrate those differences, and which types of client could benefit from each.

The Bottom Line looks at how you can use social media to grow your business and examine the different communication platforms available including Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. You really need to develop website content and push it on social media platforms.

Tim Schuster, a manager in EisnerAmper's Private Business Services Group, discusses new NJ legislative initiatives happening in Trenton that you should be aware of. The first is the New Jersey Family Leave Act and the second is the increase in NJ's minimum wage.

In this episode of The Bottom Line, EisnerAmper Private Business Manager Tim Schuster discusses developing a quarterly planning calendar, including budget, tax planning and speaking with your trusted advisor. Review these concepts monthly from an accounting perspective.

In the wake of the government shutdown, Tim Schuster offers tips on creating an emergency fund. To avoid living paycheck to paycheck, Tim suggests putting money into a separate savings account, as well as a portion of any windfalls. Emergency funds should include medical expenses.

Tim Schuster from EisnerAmper’s Private Business Services Group talks about the family issues and financial burdens for members of the sandwich generation - those individuals who are responsible for raising their children as well as caring for aging parents.

As New Jersey initiates paid employee sick leave The Bottom Line examines the requirements for business owners. Some reasons for which employees can use sick leave include an employee's own personal medical treatment or legal services, or that of a family member.

EisnerAmper’s Private Business Services Group Manager discusses the current unemployment rate and the booming economy despite current trade tariffs. To help attract employees, businesses are offering incentives such as assisting with student loans to attract millennials.

EisnerAmper’s Private Business Services Group partner discusses estate planning and the need to have a will - from an online provider or an estate planning professional - to help your heirs understand your estate asset wishes and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act estate tax thresholds.

The Bottom Line looks at some of the common IRS scams out there and what you should do if you fall victim to one of these scammers, including email and personal data hacks, ID theft and fraudulent returns. Contact your accountant if you think you’re a victim of a scam

The landmark Supreme Court decision in the Wayfair case on e-commerce taxation allows states to collect sales tax on e-commerce companies, even without brick and mortar locations in that state, affecting all e-commerce companies such as Amazon. Accountant guidance is suggested.

This podcast discusses the New Jersey Department of Labor and the employee or independent contractor (freelance work) classification under new Tax Cuts. A DOL audit might look at your Facebook and LinkedIn, and can also change your employee or contractor classification.

This episode of The Bottom Line looks at New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s inaugural NJ budget. The discussion includes the Governor's proposed New Jersey's state tax on Uber and Airbnb, addressing tax loopholes for hedge funds and New Jersey tax's effect on the gig economy.

In this episode of The Bottom Line, Tim Schuster discusses some of the individual taxation questions bubbling up from clients in the wake of tax reform including adjusted gross income changes, private business taxation, QBI, and the importance of talking with your tax advisor.

This episode of “The Bottom Line” discusses new tax reform changes including C corp and individual taxpayer changes, NOLs, double taxation and bonus depreciation. Tim Schuster came up with a top seven list of business tax reform questions he's been receiving from clients.

In this episode of “The Bottom Line,” Tim Schuster talks about the benefits of retirement savings plans for small businesses, including SEP IRAs, SIMPLE IRAs, and Solo 401(k) plans, as well as eligibility and contribution limits set for small business contributions.

Tim Schuster discusses how starting a college savings account – sooner rather than later – can help alleviate sticker shock for your child’s college education. He talks about the different state-sponsored 529 plans, what you can use the money for, the tax benefits and more.

EisnerAmper’s examines the differences between different Health Spending Accounts including HSAs, HRAs and FSAs. It is recommended you speak with your tax advisor about qualified medical expenses and pending tax reform's affect on health spending accounts.

EisnerAmper's Tim Schuster looks at several categories of SBA loans for working capital. He covers the loan approval process, SBA 504, real estate exclusions and how business advisors can help you make the most of the Small Business Administration (SBA) loan process.

EisnerAmper’s Tim Schuster tackles the issue of succession planning - Companies should have something written down for succession planning purposes as well as take into consideration estate planning, wealth management and valuation when creating their transition plan.

In this episode, Our private business services advisor Tim breaks down what a closely held business is, the different business formats such as LLC LLP and S Corp, and how this impacts the role of business advisors so your accountant, banker and lawyer will all be on the same page.