Private Companies
Do You Have a Plan?
Whether you are a business owner or an employee, now is a good time to begin thinking about tax-efficient planning to maximize your after-tax income. Year-end planning for 2019 takes…
Alert for All Employers! Be Aware of Substantial Changes in NJ Employment Laws!
The State of New Jersey has made numerous changes to the employment laws in the last two years. Businesses large and small, as well as nonprofit organizations and government entities…
Mercadien Announces Executive Promotions; Names Ms. Raji Sathappan A Partner
The Mercadien Group is pleased to announce several promotions within the firm’s corporate leadership team. Ms. Raji Sathappan, CPA, MBA, CRCM, CAMS, a member of the Financial Institutions Services Group,…
Moving from “Great, an Audit” to a Great Audit
“Oh great, an audit!” When the word audit is seen or heard by most people working in any type of organization, it usually invokes a negative response. They view the…
Internal Audit: When Outsourcing Should Be Considered
Expansion and growth present both excitement and challenges for a company. During such periods, new systems are introduced, processes are redesigned and refined, and employees are trained in the changes.…
Whether You Sell Your Business or Not, the Planning is the Same
There are many things for you to consider as you think about the future of your business ownership: When is the right time to move on? How much money will…
A Tax Deduction for Charitable Giving for NJ?
New Jersey taxpayers may see a deduction for charitable giving for 2019 on the NJ-1040! On March 25, 2019, the Senate voted in favor of Bill No. S2179 that would…
Opportunity Zones
On April 17, 2019, the Internal Revenue Service issued proposed regulations and further guidance related to Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) investments. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act signed into law…
Lessons to Lessen Business Divorce Disputes
Whether between partners in life or partners in business, disagreements are inevitable. As with those in life, some business relationships become irreparable, ultimately leading to a business divorce. This is…
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,…