DeFreitas & Minsky, LLP Blog

Our accounting blog will give you insights year-round and keep you updated on the newest tax laws that could affect your bottom line.

How DOMA Overturn Affects Tax Laws

The implications of the Supreme Court’s decision on the federal defense of marriage act, also known as DOMA, are difference in a number of laws for taxpayers – specifically those who are same sex couples.  It is at this point in time that we wish to invite all same...

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Why Is Estate Planning Important?

Estate Planning is one of the noblest things one can do for his or her family.  The purpose of estate planning is to ensure that your family will be taken care of properly in the event of your death.  It ensures that all of your assets and wealth will be distributed...

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Estimated Tax Law

Estimated taxes are the taxes paid periodically on your income. It is based on the predicted tax liability of the taxpayer. If you had any significant transactions since you last figured your estimates then you will want to consider how this will affect your tax bill...

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The Long Island ALS Walk

Join Our ALS Walk Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a progressive neuromuscular disease that slowly robs the body of its ability to walk, speak, swallow and breathe. After diagnosis, a patient is only expected to live...

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How to Achieve Wealth Sustainability

It’s no surprise that wealthy people have an interest in sustaining their wealth through future generations. However, what is surprising is how few of them are confident in their ability to do so. In a recent study published by Merrill Lynch’s Private Banking and...

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How to Help Grandkids Pay for College

Grandparents who are trying to help grandkids pay for college may need to be concerned about whether or not their gift will detract from the financial aid for which the grandkids may be eligible. However, some grandparents needn’t worry about that, because if their...

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