Q: I own a seasonal business in Suffolk County wherein most of our sales occur in the summer months. Typically, I am able to pay vendors and other suppliers, who I’ve known for decades, …
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By Edward J. LoBello
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8/13/14
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Q: I own a retail business on a busy street. Last year was a very icy winter and while I tried to keep the sidewalk and the path to the door clear, the town did not do a …
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By Michael Serpico
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8/13/14
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Q: During the bad weather this past winter my employer paid for me to stay in a hotel so I could be near the office. While I appreciated the thought, I feel I should be …
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By Joni Haviva Kletter
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6/13/14
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Q: I understand that Governor Cuomo reduced the estate tax for New Yorkers so that retired folks stay in New York rather than move to taxpayer friendly states like …
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By Nathaniel L. Corwin
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5/20/14
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Q: I am hoping to open a trust fund for my adult children to inherit after my wife and I pass away. I keep hearing about the "look back" period - can you explain how that would apply to the trusts …
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By Jayson J.R. Choi
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4/14/14
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Q: I run a small trucking business and my drivers are paid as independent contractors. I understand there is a new law in New York that might require me to treat them as employees. What is this all …
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By Paul F. Millus
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4/14/14
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Q: I am in my late 70s and have been gifting money to my children each year. Can I make tax-exempt gifts to my grandchildren in addition to the money that I give to my children?
A: Yes, in 2013, …
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By Patricia Galteri
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1/7/14
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Q: If I lend my car to a licensed driver who does not own a car (and therefore does not have car insurance), am I liable for injuries in the event of an …
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By Donnalynn Darling
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1/7/14
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Q: If someone is fired for cause are they eligible for unemployment?A: Unemployment insurance is a state administered benefit which provides former employees monetary payments for a specific period …
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By Joni Haviva Kletter
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1/7/14
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