All of our offices will be closed on Monday, May 28, 2018 in observance of Memorial Day.

Tax Cut & Jobs Act of 2017

In December 2017, the President signed into law the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 which introduces the most significant changes to the U.S. tax system since 1986. With a few exceptions, the tax provisions are generally effective starting in 2018. However, many of the changes to the tax regulations for individuals are temporary and scheduled to sunset after 2025. Click here to visit the Experts Corner of our website and review highlights of changes for individual as well as business taxpayers.

NYS Requiring Income Verification

As part of the New York State identification verification process letters are being sent by the State requesting verification of NYS withholdings, primarily from W2 or retirement distribution. If you received on of these notices please contact our office. Please note: this request is to verify your documentation, it is not an audit.

Expanded & Modified Work Opportunity Tax Credit

The Work Opportunity Credit (WOTC) allows employers that hire members of targeted groups who face employment barriers to claim a credit against income tax of a percentage of first-year wages. There are now ten categories of eligible workers: qualified IV-A Temporary Assistance for Needy Families recipients; unemployed veterans, including disabled veterans; ex-felons; designated community residents living in Empowerment Zone or Rural Renewal Counties; vocational rehabilitations referrals; summer youth employees living in Empowerment Zones; food stamp (SNAP) recipients; Supplemental Security Income recipients; long-term family assistance recipients; and qualified long-term unemployment recipients. Before claiming the credit, employers must first request certification on Form 8850 within 28 days after the eligible worker begins. Though generally ineligible for the credit, tax-exempt organizations can claim the WOTC for hiring qualified veterans. For more information, go to: www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/work-opportunity-tax-credit

Allied Financial Partners is excited to welcome back presenter Lorisa LaRocca, Esq, for our  Hot Topics In Employment Law seminar on May 23, 2018.    Key Discussion Topics Will Include:  Avoiding the #MeToo Headlines For Your Company Wage & Hour Trends including: Split Shift & Call-In Pay Regulations  NYS Paid Family Leave Issues ADA Website Accessibility Litigation Ms. LaRocca, Esq., partner at Woods Oviatt Gilman, specializes in employment law and she will be sharing valuable insight in regards to the top employment law situations that today's business owners need to be prepared for. Event Details Registration 2:30 PM Presentation 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location Hilton Garden Inn | 800 Pittsford Victor Road | Pittsford, NY 14534 Click Here To RSVP or contact Andrea True at (585) 410-6733 ext. 103, via email at atrue@alliedfp.com. You are cordially invited to attend this complimentary, educational seminar presented by Allied Financial Partners. We also encourage you to invite anyone you feel would benefit from attending.

United Way Of Ontario County - Day of Caring

On April 19, 2018 a small but mighty group of volunteers from Allied Financial Partners participated in the United Way of Ontario County's Day of Caring. This year members of our team could be found cleaning windows, as well as dusting & straightening books at The Wood Library in Canandaigua - it was hard work! We also were able help the Bloomfield Public Library set up for their Spring book sale. After a long day we were all ready to go home and curl up with a good book!

We'd like to hear from you! The thumbs up corner of our semi-annual newsletter highlights our clients' achievements. If you have any news that you would like us to feature, please email Andrea True at atrue@alliedfp.com .

HR360 Featured Video How to Deliver Negative Feedback Fairly & Effectively HR360 is an interactive online human resource library that gives you access to attorney reviewed HR tools, guidelines, forms, training videos and so much more.  If you would like information about how you can subscribe to HR360 please contact Andrea True at (585) 410-6733 ext. 103 or via email atrue@alliedfp.com.

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