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Do traveling employees at your business find documenting expenses tedious? Are you equally frustrated at the energy and time needed to review business travel expenses? If so, relief is on its way. In Notice 2023-68, the IRS set forth special “per diem” rates, which became effective on October 1st. These rates may be used to […]

In 2024, the Social Security wage base for employees and self-employed people will increase. Employees and employers can expect the wage base for computing Social Security tax to rise to $168,600 next year—a significant jump from the wage base of $160,200 in 2023.  Self-employment income and wages above this amount won’t be subject to Social […]

According to the National Weather Service, nearly 190 million Americans have been under a heat advisory this summer. These scorching months might have you thinking about ways to make your home more energy efficient so that you don’t pay utility prices that are just as high as the heat index. If you do decide to […]

Smolin is pleased to announce that Paul Fried, CEO-elect, has been selected as an NJBIZ Leader in Finance. NJBIZ Leaders in Finance recognizes financial executives whose passion and energy help drive their company’s success. Honorees are selected ​​because of their professional and civic engagement and their innovative contributions to their fields. They will be recognized […]

Smolin Lupin, an Independent Member of the BDO Alliance USA and one of the NJBIZ Top 20 Public Accounting Firms in New Jersey, is celebrating 75 years of excellent accounting services helping clients achieve success.  Since 1947, Smolin Lupin has been dedicated to developing long-lasting client relationships by providing professional financial and accounting services uniquely […]

FAIRFIELD, NJ - January 19, 2023 - Smolin Lupin, an Independent Member of the BDO Alliance USA and one of the NJBIZ Top 20 Public Accounting Firms in New Jersey, is pleased to announce the merger of Roche Miseo Barchetto, LLC, a CPA firm headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey.  The professional team from Roche Miseo […]

The New Jersey Manufacturing Voucher Program: What you need to know New Jersey is launching a $20,000,000 pilot program to assist manufacturers with accessing the equipment they need to be more efficient, productive, and profitable. The New Jersey Manufacturing Voucher Program will provide grants to those within targeted industries for a portion of eligible equipment […]

On October 26, 2022, the State of New York announced a new tax credit program. The COVID-19 Capital Costs Tax Credit Program will subsidize small businesses for COVID-19-related expenses incurred between January 1, 2021, and December 31, 2022.  Eligible businesses must:  Qualifying expenses include disinfecting supplies, physical barriers, hand sanitizing stations, respiratory devices (such as […]

On March 18, 2020, the Senate passed an amended Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) and sent it to the President’s desk. The President signed the bill into law later that day. Meanwhile Congress is far along in considering a third, and significantly larger, stimulus and relief bill. PAID LEAVE The new law requires […]