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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
NJEDA Expands Discounts, Extends Deadline for PPE Access Program
On Monday, November 23rd the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced that it will increase the discounts available on purchases of personal protective equipment made through the NJ Small…
State & Local Tax Considerations for Remote Employees During the COVID-19 Pandemic
As we all have witnessed over the last several months, the novel COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way the world works. Now, the physical location of businesses has less relevance…
Important Considerations for Year-End Tax Planning
As year-end approaches, it is a good time to think about planning moves that may help reduce taxes for this year and possibly next. Year-end planning for 2020 takes place…
Navigating the Changing & Growing Landscape of Banking Cannabis
Cannabis 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,…
NJ Pass-Through Owners Can Now Either Fish the Tax Waters or Cut New Jersey BAIT
New 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…
State & Local Government Entities – Are You Spending Your Relief Funds Properly?
The 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…
Important Filing Information For 2020 Forms 1099 MISC & NEC
Updated 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…
Virtual Interviewing Techniques in a Remote Environment
Interviewing 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…
