Home Parties and Direct Sales

Formulating a Plan for Success

Are you in the market for some new cookware, makeup or scrapbook supplies? How about great deals on candles, jewelry, books or purses? We’ve all been invited to home parties. It’s a fun way to hang out with friends, drink some wine and shop in a relaxed environment. Are you thinking about signing up to sell something, too? What will you sell? How do you know a business is legitimate so that you and your party…

Helping 20-Somethings Get Started on the Right Fiscal Foundation

While retirement may be the last thing on your mind as you graduate grad school or celebrate your 25^th with an appletini, it’s one of several things to think about to get you started on the right financial foot. The financial planning experts at the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJSCPA) say a little planning can help you…

The Best Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund

Waiting by the mailbox for your 2011 tax refund? Or maybe you’ve already received it and are trying to decide what to do with it.  Although it might be tempting to dash out and buy a brand new, shiny something or other, curb that impulse for a minute and ponder your options.



It’s okay to give yourself a little treat, say personal financial planning experts at the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJSCPA). But…

Getting Paid What You Are Worth

by Jeffrey Strain

The question of whether or not you're getting paid the amount you deserve compared with others in your line of work seems to cross everybody's mind from time to time. In the past, this information was extremely difficult to determine. As we all well know, an employer's interest has always been to pay their employees the least amount possible while at the same time keeping them satisfied, so sharing salary…

The AMT. Form 1040EZ. W-2s and 1099s. What does it all mean? More importantly, how do you make sense of the forms and tax jargon to calculate your refund or – gulp – what you owe Uncle Sam.

Now through March 31, CPA experts are on hand to answer your personal income tax filing questions.

Submit your question or read the answers…

Ring in 2012 with a Solid Plan for Your Future

With the New Year upon us, now is the perfect time to make some financial resolutions to help you ring in 2012 with confidence. According to a survey by Fidelity Investments, most people are likely to say they want to save more and spend less.



While increasing savings and decreasing spending are always important goals and a great place to start, don’t feel like you have to stop there say financial planning experts at the…

Greetings NJYP friends, MoneyMattersNJ.com thought you might be interested in these upcoming events. Or maybe you know someone who could benefit from some help with their personal finances.  For more information or to register visit moneymattersnj.com/seminars or contact Jeanette Miller at 973-226-4494 x246.

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10 Reasons Why You are NOT Getting the Job

By Frankie R. Francese, CPA and Howard W. Kutcher, CPA

Today is the day. Your resume is crisp. Your breath is minty fresh. You looked at the company website. You loaded your gps with the address. You’re confident. The job is yours.  Here’s what really happened: Your crispy resume was filled with typos. Your breath was minty and so was your suit – evidenced by the glob of toothpaste on your lapel. You scanned…

The Best of Both Worlds: Living in NJ and Working in NY

We hate to burst your bubble; but, the life of the NJ to NYC commuter is rarely interrupted with a flash mob performing “Do Re Me” from the Sound of Music. So, the New Jersey Society of CPAs asked its young professional members to give the good, the bad and the ugly on what it’s like to commute to New York on a regular basis. Jesse Hershbein, CPA and Anthony Mezzasalma, CPA share advice and how to’s. 

Jesse M.…

Tax Relief for Hurricane Irene Victims

The IRS has announced tax relief for certain counties in New Jersey, New York and North Carolina that have been severely impacted by Hurricane Irene. The New Jersey Division of Taxation is also considering taking action. As soon as more definitive information is available, it will be posted on the NJSCPA website.

• Federal…

Smart Financial Steps for Unmarried Couples

U.S. Census Bureau figures show a recent increase in unmarried couples living together, possibly due in part to job loss or other consequences of an uncertain economy. According to the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJSCPA), no matter what brought them together, cohabiting couples have unique financial considerations.



Know Your State’s Laws

Common law…

Pomp and Circumstance and Financial Planning

You’ve put in four, or maybe to your parent’s dismay, five or six years of hard work in college, and now graduation is here. What’s next? Planning for retirement.



While retirement may be the last thing on your mind as you flip that tassel on your mortarboard, it’s one of several things to think about to get started on the right financial foot, say personal…

More than a quarter of U.S. workers say they’re not at all confident about their ability to afford a comfortable retirement. According to an Employee Benefit Research Institute report, that statistic has reached its highest percentage in two decades. How confident do you feel?



The financial planning experts at the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJSCPA) say the most important aspect to your retirement is to have a plan and to…

You’re Not Too Young for Life Insurance

On December 21, 1988, 259 people boarded Pan American Flight #103 for a routine transatlantic flight from London to New York City. When a terrorist’s bomb exploded over Scotland everyone aboard perished. One of those passengers was insured by Askin’s term life policy and it is, to date, one of the biggest claims ever paid by the company.



Being in…

CPAs Answer Your Tax Questions on News 12 NJ

Tune into News 12 New Jersey on Tuesday, April 5 from 4:30-7pm to learn how you can have your tax season questions answered by a member of the New Jersey Society of CPAs.



The station will broadcast a phone number you can call to have one of these tax experts provide free insight leading up to this year’s April 18 tax filing deadline.



Get Daily Tax Tips at…

New Jersey CPAs Offer Free Disaster Recovery Guide

New Jersey residents and business owners affected by the recent storms and flooding face major challenges in recovering from their losses. The New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJSCPA) has updated its Disaster Recovery Guide and, through its New Jersey CPA Help Center, is providing free financial and…

Time to Get Your Taxes Done -- Where to Find a CPA

The New Jersey Society of CPAs (NJSCPA) offers its free Find-A-CPA Online Referral Service to help you find CPAs who have distinguished themselves by joining the New Jersey Society of CPAs.…

Podcast: Refund Anticipation Loans

Tax season is in full swing, and many taxpayers are anxious to cash in on their refunds as soon as possible. Some may even consider accelerating the process with a refund anticipation loan. Hear from New Jersey Society of CPAs member Rosemary Ervin, CPA, on why these loans should be approached with great caution.

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