Individuals & Family
Mercadien Sponsors Session at 2018 NJBIA Women Business Leaders Forum
The New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA) Annual Women Business Leaders Forum was held Friday, September 14, 2018, at the Newark Liberty Airport Marriott. Under the theme, Empowering Together,…
NJ’s New Paid Sick Leave Act – A Summary
The New Jersey State Legislature passed a new Paid Sick Leave Act, that takes effect on Monday, October 29, 2018. Below we’ve summarized the highlights for you to ensure your…
State of PA Changes 1099-MISC Withholding Tax Requirements for 2018
The State of Pennsylvania issued changes to 1099-MISC tax withholding requirements for individuals and businesses for 2018. Details can be found on this resource document provided by the Pennsylvania Department…
How Donor Advised Funds Can Maximize Tax Savings on Your Charitable Deduction Under the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 made significant changes to itemized deductions for individuals starting in 2018. While many are focused on the limitation of $10,000 of state…
Reasons To Consider Working With An Aging Care Management Consultant
It is estimated that in the U.S. nearly 10,000 people a day are turning age 65, and this will continue for the next 17 years. The reason… the baby boomers…
Contemplating a Move to a State with Lower or No Income Taxes? Don’t Pack Your Bags Yet
Taxpayers of high-tax states often contemplate relocating and establishing their domicile in a more tax-friendly state. With the latest tax act and the maximum federal deduction available for state and…
New Jersey Enacts New Income Tax Exemption for Veterans
You may qualify for a $6,000 exemption on your New Jersey tax return if you are a military veteran who was honorably discharged or released under honorable circumstances from active…
Two Mercadien CPAs Are Awarded Prestigious Credentials
Princeton, NJ & Philadelphia, PA – The Mercadien Group is pleased to announce that two of its executives have earned significant designations in the accounting field. Mr. Digesh Patel, CPA,…
What You Need to Know About the Incoming Tax Law
The tax reform legislation that Congress approved on December 20th was the largest change to the tax system in over three decades. The last time the U.S. tax code saw…
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
On November 2, 2017, the U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee released a comprehensive tax reform bill called the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.” The bill has a…