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U.S. Home Prices Hit Record Highs in June, Sales Continue to Slide

The housing market has been rapidly cooling down. This is due in part to the massive uptick in home prices, which have been seen nationwide, especially this past June. The average price of a home in June has reached a … Continue reading

 

New York Law Makers Calling for a 2-Year Sales Tax Holiday

As the ongoing battle with inflation across the country continues, lawmakers are trying everything to slow its effects and provide some much-needed relief for consumers. This past Wednesday, New York State Republican lawmakers called for a 2-year tax holiday that … Continue reading

 

The Fine Print Cost a Widow a $464,000 Tax Deduction

In 2014, a Widow lost big on a $464,000 tax deduction for a gift to a museum due to her tax paperwork lacking a few key words that were needed to validate the deduction. This was decided on in a … Continue reading

 

New Tax Rule – Could Give Second Home Market a Big Boost

The secondary home market in New York just got a massive lift. The new decision from the New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division has big news for anyone who has a second residence in the state of New York, … Continue reading

 

Who Invented Accounting? – DSJ History Lesson

The entire world and its economy would not function the way it does currently if not for the concept of accounting. Somewhere along the way, this concept had to have been invented. But when and by who? In this article, … Continue reading

 

NYC Takes Tax hit from Bear Market

As of the last couple of months, the stock market has taken a massive decline, seeing the S&P 500, and DOW Jones, among other being down week after week. NYC’s estimated personal income-tax payments in June declined to their … Continue reading

 

2% Property Tax Cap Set for New York in 2023

For the fourth time since 2019, New York’s property tax cap will be 2%, for 2023.  The property tax limit is set to the rate of inflation or at 2% whichever is lower. Since we are experiencing soaring inflation rates, … Continue reading

 

US Government Could have saved around $2B Giving EV Buyers Cash Instead of Tax Credit, According to a Study

As it stands, when a buyer purchases an electric vehicle (EV), they can receive up to a $7,500 tax credit rebate on their taxes when they file them in April (pending they meet requirements). However, George Washington University conducted a … Continue reading

 

Inflation Rises to 9.1% in June, Highest since November 1981

Inflation has been a huge topic of conversation across America for some time now, and it doesn’t look like that is going to change. The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index (CPI) reflected a year-over-year increase of 9.1% last … Continue reading

 

ERC – You May Still Be Eligible!!!

Government regulations can often be confusing and intimidating, especially as there have been so many changes made to their rules and deadlines.  This is currently happening with the Employee Retention Credit.  Past this, research conducted by the National Federation of … Continue reading