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Big Beautiful Bill Details Connecticut Business Owners Might Have Missed

Big Beautiful Bill Details Connecticut Business Owners Might Have Missed

by Emelia Mensa | Uncategorized

 Key Takeaways The more favorable EBITDA-based business interest deduction limit is back for your 2025 tax year. (New restrictions are coming in 2026.) New R&E rules aren’t automatic. Retroactive benefits for 2022–2024 require elections, deadlines,...
What Payroll Checklist Steps Do Connecticut Business Owners Need to Complete Before December 31?

What Payroll Checklist Steps Do Connecticut Business Owners Need to Complete Before December 31?

by Emelia Mensa | Uncategorized

 Key TakeawaysVerify all business and employee information early. Even small errors in EINs, addresses, or Social Security numbers can create big filing issues. Review 2026 compensation rules now. State and local minimum wage increases and the Social...
Keeping IRS Settlements on Track for Connecticut Taxpayers

Keeping IRS Settlements on Track for Connecticut Taxpayers

by Emelia Mensa | Uncategorized

 Key TakeawaysAn Offer in Compromise (OIC) isn’t final until you stay compliant for a full five years from the date of acceptance. Missing a future return or underpaying future taxes can void the entire deal. If you have a Notice of Federal Tax Lien,...
Can Connecticut Investors Use Losses To Lower Capital Gains Federal Tax?

Can Connecticut Investors Use Losses To Lower Capital Gains Federal Tax?

by Emelia Mensa | Uncategorized

 Key TakeawaysYou can sell losing investments to realize a capital loss that offsets taxable gains. If your losses exceed gains, you can deduct up to $3,000 against ordinary income ($1,500 if married filing separately). Unused losses carry forward...
Streamlined Installment Agreement: A Tax Debt Repayment Option for Connecticut Owers

Streamlined Installment Agreement: A Tax Debt Repayment Option for Connecticut Owers

by Emelia Mensa | Uncategorized

 Key Takeaways The Streamlined Installment Agreement (SIA) is an ideal option for paying back taxes to the IRS… IF you owe $50,000 or less. Most people get immediate approval… no financial disclosures required. You have 72 months to pay...
Emelia Mensa, CPA’s Perspective: What Are The Most Important Cybersecurity Measures for Small Businesses?

Emelia Mensa, CPA’s Perspective: What Are The Most Important Cybersecurity Measures for Small Businesses?

by Emelia Mensa | Uncategorized

 Key Takeaways Create a written data protection policy. Every employee should know the rules for handling sensitive data. Back up data regularly with secure cloud services or encrypted physical backups. Encrypt everything so stolen data is useless...
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Waterbury, CT 06705
Phone: 203-244-9563
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