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Whether it’s ideas from the industry, emerging trends or latest tax strategies and updates you can read about it here. So keep checking in. We’re glad to have you reading along. If you'd like to be featured as a guest author we are happy to do so on our page and newsletter. Reach out to our office here to do so.

 

Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Employment and healthcare costs continue to rise, and the increases are no longer best understood as a temporary cycle. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, private-sector compensation costs rose 11.5 percent, total benefit...

 

Thursday, October 8, 2026

Finance For Thought · Year End Planning Briefing Eighty-four days left to change the year What can still be done before December 31, and what should not be sold as a deduction. October 2026. Owners who wait until the last week of...

 

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Four Employer Challenges.One Coordinated Benefits Strategy. How a PTR Plan can help employers manage costs, strengthen benefits, and compete for talent Employers are being asked to control costs while offering more competitive, more...

 

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

There’s a common misconception that when you take off the uniform, the mission ends.It doesn’t.For many of us, that’s when the real mission begins.Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with fellow Marine, entrepreneur, and CEO of...

 

Thursday, February 5, 2026

Defined Benefit Plans: The Most Powerful Tax Deduction Most Business Owners OverlookA Defined Benefit Plan, sometimes referred to as a pension plan, is one of the most powerful—and commonly overlooked—tax-advantaged strategies...

 

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Thursday, August 21, 2025

In today’s economic climate — with rising labor costs, tax burdens, and retention challenges — doing more with less isn't just admirable. It's necessary. That’s why a growing number of companies are turning to an overlooked but...

 

Friday, May 16, 2025

In 2018, the IRS and Tax Court ruled that Reserve Mechanical Corp, Inc. did not meet the criteria to be treated as an insurance company for federal tax purposes. Why? Incredibly, the Court found the risk of a pandemic to be “too...

 

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

A qualified defined benefit plan, sometimes referred to as a Pension Plan, is a commonly overlooked tax benefit for businesses and/or business owners. Eligible businesses for this plan are: Sole proprietors C-Corporations...

 

Thursday, August 1, 2024

In the realm of financial planning, one strategy stands out for its ability to balance philanthropy with family security: the Charitable Estate Replacement Plan (CERP). A CERP is a financial strategy that allows individuals to make...

 

Friday, March 29, 2024

Discover the untapped tax benefits of certified defined benefit plans for businesses. Secure retirement, minimize tax burdens, and unlock financial potential.

 

Thursday, November 9, 2023

The author and inspirational speaker, Simon Sinek, worked with the Navy Seals when writing his new book, The Infinite Game. His findings are more than just an interesting read, they’re applicable in the private sector....

 

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Find new ways to unlock value while managing risk within your business. Ask a Finance For Thought professional what your business can do to get ahead of the inflation curve. #business #finance #tax #businessstrategy

 

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Inflation and rising interest rates are the most significant factors currently impacting the U.S. economy. However, this trend is not new or out of the ordinary. Historically, inflation has always increased after periods of mass...

 

Monday, August 22, 2022

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

A qualified defined benefit plan, sometimes referred to as a Pension Plan, is a commonly overlooked tax benefit for businesses and/or business owners. Eligible businesses for this plan are:Sole...

 

Saturday, April 23, 2022

The key highlights of a PTR Plan are: On average employer’s reduce their payroll tax burden by over 15% Employee retention is increased by 59%

 

Friday, March 4, 2022

The current inflationary market, potential risks, issues it is causing for businesses and employers, and how to deal with any fallout around it.

 

Friday, December 17, 2021

There are very few industries in which the pandemic had a profitable effect. One industry that felt these effects was, and still is, is the insurance industry.   Considering that most business are required to have some type of...

 

Thursday, December 9, 2021

Currently, job openings are staying open 67% longer than they were in 2019, but the unemployment rate is 15% higher today than it was in December of 2019. This is a statistic that, under normal circumstances, would not make sense. Many...

 

Thursday, November 4, 2021

With the proposed tax law changes and emerging/growing markets like crypto currencies and NFTs, we’ve been inundated with questions around capital gains tax. So, we recently held a webinar in which we covered Charitable Estate...

 

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

A 412(e)3 plan, also commonly referred to as a Fully Insured Defined Benefit Plan, or Pension Plan, is commonly overlooked tax benefit for businesses and/or business owners. Eligible businesses for this plan are Sole proprietors...

 

Thursday, August 19, 2021

Managing turnover to retain high quality employees is one of the most challenging issuing facing businesses. The latest report from the Bureau of Labor Statics shows that the average employee tenure is just 4.1 years, which is a 10%...

 

Thursday, June 10, 2021

If I told you there is a way that to reduce the amount of FICA and payroll taxes your business pays, increasing profit margins on the organization’s payroll expense, increase employee benefits, and doing so would have no effect...

 

Thursday, May 6, 2021

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Monday, April 5, 2021

During the height of the pandemic, I was asked to be a guest on Westfair Business Buzz, hosted by Phil Hall, and chat about on of our previous articles (below). I consider it one of the highest professional compliments to be invited as...

 

Monday, March 15, 2021

There are none. Dan Nuwash, MBA is the Founder and Managing Partner of Finance For Thought and can be reached through our website here.

 

Wednesday, March 3, 2021

America has been through a lot within the past year, and while many thought things can only get better from here, it seems like 2021 is telling 2020 to “hold my beer.” The federal government has been spending and printing...

 

Wednesday, February 3, 2021

If you have done any research on Captive Insurance, there is an off chance you may have come across a 2018 verdict in which the IRS and Tax Court found Reserve Mechanical Corp, Inc. to NOT meet the criteria to be considered an...

 

Tuesday, January 19, 2021

In July of 2018, the United States House of Representatives passed the Raise the Wage Act, a bill aimed to increase the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2025. The Raise the Wage Act was unlikely to pass in the Senate and never...

 

Monday, December 14, 2020

A Charitable Estate Replacement Plan is an advanced and proprietary tax strategy that can provide the following benefits: A current income tax deduction which avoids up to 50% of your total tax (with a 5 year carry forward) Assets...

 

Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Payroll Tax Reduction Plans are proprietary, underutilized, and very unique. Because of these characteristics, it makes it difficult to do a large-scale study or survey of the savings they can provide a business. However, after...

 

Thursday, November 5, 2020

While we have not been able to find a recent study to give an exact ratio of 1031 Exchanges that end up failing or “falling through.” We’ve been able to conservatively estimate, based on our personal experience and a...

 

Tuesday, September 8, 2020

There have been quite a few changes in the tax space recently, particularly regarding payroll taxes, and we have been inundated with questions regarding just that. So, for those of you who do not want to put yourself to sleep with my...

 

Sunday, August 2, 2020

We have been busy at an unprecedented rate due to the economic reality of the Covid 19 Virus. While insurance carriers are making a public display of “goodwill” by offering Auto Policy rebates, the reality is they are about...

 

Thursday, July 23, 2020

Last week Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin announced that a payroll tax cut will not be included in the fourth Coronavirus relief bill. The bill will mostly focus on wage replacement and possibly another stimulus check for all...

 

Tuesday, June 16, 2020

I was recently asked to be a guest on Westfair Business Buzz, hosted by Phil Hall, and chat about of one of our previous articles (below). I consider it one of the highest professional compliments one could receive and had a great time...

 

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

While there have been many deferrals and deadline extensions the IRS has allowed due to the now multiple crises we are having, extensions on 1031 Exchanges that had a deadline after March 31st, have only been increased until July 15th....

 

Wednesday, May 6, 2020

The current pandemic has made Captive Insurance a very captivating topic recently (pun/dad joke intended). Since this has been such a current topic, we reached out to one of the nation’s leading experts on the topic, Tom...

 

Thursday, April 23, 2020

If you’ve ever had the pleasure of reading a bill passed by Congress, and you managed not to pull your hair out or pop a blood vessel trying to determine what the bill means, you may have come to that exact conclusion;...

 

Tuesday, April 14, 2020

We’ve had many questions recently over the CARES Act and what it may entail and some of the myths behind it as well. So, we recently hosted a webinar covering such. If you’d like to see the recorded version of that...

 

Monday, March 30, 2020

The recent pandemic is causing a lot of businesses to re-evaluate their financial risks and insurable risks. At Finance For Thought we’ve been putting our nose to the grind stone and have been working double time to address just...

 

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

At Finance For Thought, we take great pride in our ability to not just reduce the tax burdens of the individuals and businesses we work with, but to reduce other costs and business expenses as well. We’ve been doing so for the...

 

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Healthcare has been a commonly discussed topic recently. The problems seem to remain the same and primarily are; the exorbitant cost and individuals without coverage. However, the solutions we continually hear, and the cause of the...

 

Thursday, January 23, 2020

If you’ve ever been involved in a 1031 Exchange, then you’ve probably figured out the rules, guidelines and restrictions are strict. You’ve also probably learned that there are tons of variables that can make the...

 

Friday, December 20, 2019

As of July 2019, the United States House of Representatives has passed a bill to increase the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2025. This bill has not yet passed in the Senate, and while Republicans still maintain control of the...

 

Monday, December 16, 2019

A 412(e)3 plan, also commonly referred to as a Fully Insured Defined Benefit Plan, or sometimes a Pension Plan, is one commonly overlooked tax benefit for businesses and business owners. Eligible businesses for this plan are; Sole...

 

Tuesday, September 24, 2019

If you’ve turned on the news recently, or have followed any of the recent political debates, there’s a 100% likelihood you’ve heard about the exorbitant costs of health care. Depending on who you’re watching or...

 

Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Captive insurance is often thought to be a tool only available to Fortune 500 Companies, but the reality is it can help many businesses in a broad spectrum of industries and a broad spectrum of size. While the guidelines below...

 

Monday, July 22, 2019

Despite the states of New York, New Jersey and California containing one of the financial capitals of the world (New York City), and the first and second largest cities for venture capital, they are consistently rated by several...

 

Thursday, June 20, 2019

I have had the privilege to build a career and successful business, based on my belief that most, if not all, individuals and businesses pay entirely too much in taxes. I work with individuals and businesses to help them pay as little...

 

Monday, May 27, 2019

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has created some changes to the tax code, much of which are beneficial for businesses. One of those changes is IRC Provision 11011 Section 199A. This provision allows eligible taxpayers a deduction of...

 

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

The on-demand economy (ODE) has made many products and services available at more competitive prices for anything ranging from groceries to legal services. It has also created new skilled jobs and forced many millennials into the...

 

Thursday, April 25, 2019

If you would prefer to watch a 13 minute video explaining this strategy, you can do so here. If I told you there is a way that to reduce the amount of FICA and payroll taxes your business pays, increase employee benefits, and doing so...

 

Tuesday, April 2, 2019

If you could remove up to 99% of capital gains on highly appreciated assets, reduce your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) or taxable income by 50% for 6 years, and create a tax-free income stream from that donated asset, you might say...

 

Sunday, March 17, 2019

In my original article covering the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), I predicted the bill “will benefit most Americans.” I was so spot on with this prediction that even my ex-wife said I was right. According to NPR and the Tax...

 

Tuesday, February 26, 2019

A 412(e)3 plan, also commonly referred to as a Fully Insured Defined Benefit Plan, or sometimes a Pension Plan, is one commonly overlooked tax benefit for businesses and business owners. Eligible businesses for this plan are; Sole...

 

Monday, February 18, 2019

Jason Bovell, CPA is our featured guest author this month. You can see the original post on his website here. In the beginning of 2018, new tax reforms prompted changes to many business operations. The details of how it impacts...

 

Monday, January 7, 2019

The year ended with bonds flat, 71% of all global stocks in a bear market and the S&P 500 Index posting its worst December monthly return since 1931, ending a streak of nine consecutive years of positive annual total returns. That said...

 

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

If you, your clients or people you work with are real estate investors, there is a high likelihood that you’ve heard of a 1031 Exchange. If you have paid attention to the process, you have probably learned that 1031 Exchanges are...

 

Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Periods of Market Volatility October 23, 2018 Strong economic growth continued in the third quarter, signaling a continued bull market in stocks and future rate hikes from the Fed. The Fed is following the economy in setting policy....

 

Tuesday, October 16, 2018

If you’re a tax professional, CFO, HR professional, or a business owner you’ve probably heard of “Section 125 Plans” which are also often referred to as “cafeteria plans.” While most of these plans...

 

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Each month I write the O'Leary Market Report to highlight the real estate news here in NYC. We are a little less than two weeks away from Labor Day weekend. The fall is around the corner, but there is still some time to get outdoors...

 

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Each month I write the O'Leary Market Report to highlight the real estate news here in NYC. We are a little less than two weeks away from Labor Day weekend. The fall is around the corner, but there is still some time to get outdoors...

 

Monday, August 6, 2018

This is NOT a political piece, and it in no way endorses or supports any political candidates. I am registered as an independent, and I did not vote for either of the primary candidates in the 2016 election. I will not respond to any...

 

Monday, January 29, 2018

If you follow the same “experts” I do regarding the market, then you’re probably hearing the same mixed reviews I am. Half of the experts are saying, “we’re running up to our 10th year of a bull market,...

 

Wednesday, May 10, 2017

One of the many questions we get as advisors is “what’s better; a traditional or Roth IRA?” The answer is: they both have their benefits. Let’s first analyze how they both work and if you qualify. Note that the...

 

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

One of the most common conversations I have with clients is about their biggest “investment.” Nine times out of ten times, they are talking about their home. When I have this conversation with clients I normally try to help...