Knowledge and Insights

Offering resources and insights that help clients and communities

One of the ways Mercadien accelerates client and community success is by continually enhancing and sharing knowledge.  By offering our expertise and thought leadership on key business and industry trends and issues, we’re a better resource to you. It benefits everyone to keep minds sharp and fingers on the pulse of what’s critical in today’s dynamic environment.

We’re pleased to provide articles, news, and information to help you stay up-to-date on topics affecting your organization; learn about best practices and processes in relevant fields; and simplify the business and financial complexities you may face.

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Navigating the Changing & Growing Landscape of Banking Cannabis

November 19, 2020Cannabis is inclusive of marijuana, hemp and CBD. Recently, more states, including New Jersey, have legalized marijuana for recreational use and the number of states that have legalized marijuana use,…Read More

NJ Pass-Through Owners Can Now Either Fish the Tax Waters or Cut New Jersey BAIT

November 18, 2020 | By: Jane SyseskeyNew Jersey Pass-Through Business Alternative Income Tax (NJ BAIT) Act was passed in January 2020 and is effective for 2020.  This act was designed to help business owners mitigate the…Read More

State & Local Government Entities – Are You Spending Your Relief Funds Properly?

November 12, 2020 | By: Matthew SmierciakThe Coronavirus Relief Fund, a product of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, distributed $150 billion of payments for specified uses to state and certain local governments.…Read More

Important Filing Information For 2020 Forms 1099 MISC & NEC

November 6, 2020Updated 1/5/21 New State Electronic Filing Requirements New for 2020: This year most states including New Jersey require mandatory electronic filing of all 1099s. If you need assistance with the…Read More

Virtual Interviewing Techniques in a Remote Environment

November 5, 2020 | By: Jenniffer FoxInterviewing in a virtual environment can be a challenge to say the least. Regardless of whether the interview is human resources-focused or for investigative purposes, the challenges are similar and…Read More

Fraudulent Unemployment Claims- Employers & Employees Be Aware & Vigilant

November 3, 2020 | By: Joyce KalsteinWhat is happening? The rise in unemployment filings and the expansion of jobless benefits in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic have enabled an increase of fraud across the country. Your Human Resources…Read More

Is Your Organization Utilizing All Available Relief Funds for Healthcare Providers?

November 3, 2020 | By: Matthew SmierciakThe Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act established and appropriated $175 billion the Provider Relief Fund. The Provider Relief Fund supports American families, workers, and the heroic healthcare…Read More

How This Year’s Election Could Affect Your Year-End Tax Planning

October 29, 2020As year-end approaches, it is a good time to think about planning moves that may help lower your tax bill for this year and possibly next. Year-end planning for 2020…Read More

Mercadien Webinar Replay: Getting Your Financial House in Order Post COVID-19

October 22, 2020Lee D. Boss, CPA, MBA, Managing Director & Chair of Mercadien’s Private Company Services Group & Michael Warady, CFP, Regional Director of Source Advisors presented a webinar Getting Your Financial…Read More

NJEDA Announces Phase 3 of COVID-19 Grant Program

October 15, 2020The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced Phase 3 of the Authority’s Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program yesterday, October 14th. Phase 3 will be funded with $70 million…Read More