Alliott Spotlight: How to Get Younger People and Emerging Leaders More Engaged in Bringing Business Into the Firm
In her article “How to Get Younger People and Emerging Leaders More Engaged in Bringing Business Into the Firm,” Sue-Ella Prodonovich–a business development advisor for professional service firms, and a speaker at the 2017 Alliott Group Worldwide Conference–explains several ways through which firms can get their junior-level professionals to be more engaged
Tax Update:  Tax Reform Bill Passed by House and Senate Finance Committee
According to a recent press release from the House Ways & Means committee, the House has passed the legislation to overhaul the U.S. tax code. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is expected to deliver tax relief to families across the country. More specifically, per the recent update, this bill
Tax Update:  Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady offered his second amendment to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on November 9, 2017, before the House committee voted to advance the tax reform bill. The amendment refines several provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and its targeted plans include
Personal Financial Statements:  Why They Matter – Part II
The first installment of this two-part blog presented an overview of the reasons for which you would need a personal financial statement, the components included and the basis under which a personal financial statement can be prepared. This installment aims to discuss how estimated current value of assets and liabilities
Tax Update:  U.S. Tax Reform Plans Announced by Trump Administration
On November 2, the Trump administration unveiled the long awaited details of its tax plan.  The 429-page “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act“ (“the Act”) articulates the scope of the changes and contemplates new law for individuals & businesses.  While the initial plan has been released, many GOP members are suggesting that
Personal Financial Statements:  Why They Matter – Part I
Many are familiar with the traditional balance sheet and income statement used for reporting and record-keeping purposes by business entities. Personal financial statements, which are often underestimated in importance, serve a similar purpose by reporting the assets, liabilities and net worth of an individual, married couple or family at a
FF&F to Participate in Worldwide Conference of Leading Local Professional Service Firms in Australia
New York, NY, October 18 2017 – Representatives from Farkouh, Furman & Faccio (“FF&F”) will be present at the Alliott Group 2017 Worldwide Conference in Sydney this week (18-21 October). Membership of Alliott Group and participation in the international association’s conferences form an integral part of our firm’s international strategy
Life Events & Tax Planning – Part VI:  Moving for Employment
It goes without saying that there is a long list of items to consider when you make the decision to move. Moving—especially if it’s for a job—is a notable life event that brings with it a number of tax consequences, so it’s important to know the facts ahead of time.
Disaster Relief Assistance:  Hurricanes
Within the last month, the United States has been devastated by some of the strongest hurricanes to have ever hit U.S. soil. Beginning in Texas, Hurricane Harvey—which was recorded as the wettest tropical hurricane on record in the contiguous United States—brought over 40 inches of rain to parts of the
Alliott Spotlight:  Tax Express International
ALLIOTT GROUP INTRODUCES NEW INTERNATIONAL NEWSLETTER ON CROSS-BORDER TAX FF&F is proud to join Alliott Group in announcing its publication of Tax Express International, a newsletter for businesses and individuals with interest and involvement in cross-border tax issues. In our dynamic landscape of international tax, there is an abundance of challenges and opportunities