May 10 KRS Insights Breakfast: Social Security and Retirement

Did you know that taking the right Social Security benefits at the right time can make a huge difference to your living standard in retirement?

Join us on May 10 as Jarita Walker from the Social Security Administration takes us through the ins and outs of Social Security and what it all means for your retirement.

Simon Filip to Join ROI’s NJ Real Estate Outlook Panel

ROI-NJ has invited KRS Partner Simon Filip to join their panel of industry experts for this month’s Thought Leadership Series on April 25. Attendees will learn about key topics, including what factors are impacting development in the state and what changes are occurring in the market that could directly affect your business.

Learn more about the panel and where you can register in this article.

Maria Rollins to Teach Business U Course

KRS Managing Partner Maria Rollins is slated to teach a 3-day Business U course.

This comprehensive course is designed to help business owners see the big picture and gain relevant insight about important business and financial concepts. Through Business U, you will become an advocate for your own needs and be better positioned to utilize the expertise of your existing team of advisors.

KRS Partner Jerry Shanker Quoted in ROI-NJ on Succession Planning

KRS partner Jerry Shanker was interviewed about succession planning and business valuation for the March 26 ROI-NJ family-owned business article entitled "Planning Ahead.

Shanker, who leads the KRS business valuation and litigation support practice, noted that, "it's not uncommon for an acquiring business to want to review the books for several years. Those records may not speak for themselves - and, if the owner of the business is not there to answer questions, it can be more perceived risk."

Charitable Giving Under the New Tax Law

The new tax law nearly doubles the standard deduction for individuals and families, simplifying the filing process for millions of Americans, but complicating giving strategies for many who have made a habit of deducting their charitable contributions.

But there are tactics that can help the you with your tax returns while still providing charities with badly needed funds. This article discusses the two tactics you can use in your charitable giving.

IRS Releases New Form W-4 and Online Withholding Calculator

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released new versions of Form W-4 and its online withholding calculator to help taxpayers check their 2018 tax withholding following passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in December 2017.

The IRS urges taxpayers to use these tools to make sure they have the right amount of tax taken out of their paychecks. This article shares links to the new W-4 and the withholding calculator.

Small Business Health Care Tax Credit Available for Tax Year 2017

New and existing small employers should look into whether the Small Business Health Care Tax Credit can help them provide insurance to their employees. The credit can be worth up to 50% of the amount a small business contributes toward employees' premiums. Find out if your business can benefit.

Join KRS as We Bowl for the Kids on March 11

Join KRS CPAs as we participate in Bowl for Kids’ Sake, hosted by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern NJ.

Diane Pineda and Marika Dugan Mentor Edison HS Students

Last week KRS Staff Members Diane Pineda and Marika Dugan volunteered as mentors to Edison High School students through Junior Achievement of NJ’s Finance Park.