You usually prepare your own tax returns every year using tax software like TurboTax.  Your tax situation used to be simple, a W2 and not much else.  This year may be different.   Maybe your return has gotten too complicated to handle on your own, changes in your situation may also apply to new tax […]

February is Customer Appreciation Month! And only for you, our loyal customers, we’re offering 15% off any purchase of $50 or more on Orchid & Elm branded merchandise*. Just mention that you saw the February newsletter to get your discount. *Discount does not apply to the work of our visiting artists. Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas […]

Beginning January 1, 2024, almost all small businesses in the United States are required to report all owners of the business to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). This new requirement is part of a law enacted by Congress in 2021 called the Corporate Transparency Act.  It affects LLCs, S corps, partnerships, and small corporations.  The […]

Imagine this: a serene haven nestled in the heart of Cold Spring, New York, where magic unfolds and transformations take flight. Last month, we immersed ourselves in the Deep Reset Retreat at the enchanting Glynwood Farms—a haven that spells pure bliss. Tanya Cole Lesnick and I have been crafting these retreat experiences for years, and […]

Peekskill Concert and Fireworks – Peekskill, NY 10566 – July 4th  City of Peekskill 4th of July Parade and Fireworks City of Peekskill 4th of July Parade and Fireworks n July 4th, the City of Peekskill Volunteer Firefighters Association will host the annual Peekskill Independence Day Parade starting at 10:30 am. The shorter parade route […]

Nancy is 91 years old and lives alone in her own home. Her family tells me she now  needs 24-hour care at home, but they think she cannot qualify for Medicaid benefits because she (1) owns her home; (2) has money in the bank; (3) has an IRA; and (4) collects a pension. They’ve heard about […]