Jack Craven

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The Affordable Care Act: How will it affect your 2014 taxes?

Posted by Jack Craven on Thu , Nov 27 , 2014

Staggered start dates. Exceptions. Waivers. Are you still trying to determine how the health care laws will affect your 2014 personal and business federal income tax returns? We can help. Here’s an overview we've put together of some current rules.

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Selecting a Legal Entity: A Brief Guide for the Business Person

Posted by Jack Craven on Wed , Aug 13 , 2014

I am frequently asked the question, "What kind of legal entity should I use for my business?" In this article, we discuss several different options available when opening a business. This decision will have a significant impact on the way you are protected under the law, and the way you are affected by income tax rules and regulations. 

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How do I tell how much my business is worth?

Posted by Jack Craven on Mon , Jul 21 , 2014

Recently, the media website mediaShephard.com asked me to write an article about the frequently asked question, “How much is my business worth?” As a member of the  mediaShephard’s Panel of Experts, I offered the following thoughts on how to determine your  business' valuation.  

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Manage Your 2014 Tax Bill by Knowing Medicare Surtaxes

Posted by Jack Craven on Mon , Jul 21 , 2014

We’re now in our second year of the new Medicare surtaxes. If these surtaxes affect you, we will help you develop a tax plan to take them into account and keep them to a minimum.

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Marriage: Tax Penalty or Bonus

Posted by Jack Craven on Mon , Jul 21 , 2014

Summertime is the traditional season for weddings. If you’re planning a wedding this summer, you should take a look at how marriage could affect your tax bill.

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Manage Your 2014 Tax Bill with Summertime Tax Planning

Posted by Jack Craven on Thu , Jun 12 , 2014

Midyear planning is critical to individuals, as well as businesses. There’s enough of the year behind you to establish a track record and enough time ahead to make changes that matter. 

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Combine business, pleasure and tax breaks on summer trips!

Posted by Jack Craven on Wed , May 21 , 2014

Summer is almost here and I have begun thinking about my summer vacation. Should we go to the beach, the mountains or the west coast? 

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A Roadmap for Startup NY

Posted by Jack Craven on Wed , May 21 , 2014

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Watch Jack Craven on AriseTV !

Posted by Jack Craven on Wed , Mar 19 , 2014

Start-up New York is a program that offers tax-free incentives to start up companies in New York State.  Jack Craven has been interviewed on AriseTV's business news show  Xchange to discuss this program. 

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Meet our Interns

Posted by Jack Craven on Fri , Feb 28 , 2014

We are pleased to announce the hiring of 3 interns:

Nicole Garlick is a marketing intern.Nicole is a  senior majoring in marketing at St. John’s University, Staten Island where she plans to pursue an MBA. Nicole is President of the  Student Government at St. John’s where she manages 7 standing committees and 2 ad-hoc committees. She came to St. John’s from Kennewick, Washington where her family resides.

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