Integrating Disaster Relief Into Your Charitable Giving Plan: Key Points to Consider. Alexander K. Ognenovski II, JD, Associate Advisor Natural disasters are nothing new, however, in light of the frequency and gravity of recent events, we have an acute awareness of the toll these occurrences take on the areas affected. The headlines are currently dominated with [...]
Do you visit farms for u-pick events and horse lessons? Own and operate agriculture businesses that invite the public onto your land educating them about agriculture? Then this new New York State law may impact you. Just over a year ago New York signed into law the Safety in Agriculture Tourism Act (“The Act”). The [...]
It goes without saying, that the JGUA Investment Philosophy and our hands on, personalized approach to Investment Management is incredibly valuable to the clients we have the privilege of serving. One of our differentiating factors is our belief that research and due diligence are of paramount importance and therefore these functions are kept in-house as [...]
Cynthia Rivera, JD Summer has arrived along with our cherished graduation season. A milestone to be celebrated. With every passing year our kids are inching closer to that long-awaited dream - college. For many students and their families, however, college has become an expensive dream and a lengthy financial burden. Helping the future college student [...]
On Friday, June 29th we had the opportunity to tour JGUA's Big Flats property with local contractors as we move along in the process of relocating our Corporate Office to Daniel Zenker Drive. It was definitely exciting to discuss the progress that's being made towards this important milestone in our Firm's history as we quickly [...]
Earlier this week members of the John G. Ullman & Associates Team were involved in the annual Fund For Women “Inspire” Fundraising Dinner (#FFWInspire) at the Corning Museum of Glass. The Fund For Women’s Mission is “to help girls and women achieve self-sufficiency and realize life goals.” Their Mission is complimentary to the Mission and [...]
MAKING SENSE OF ITEMIZED DEDUCTIONS UNDER THE NEW TAX LAW Lynda Tull, Associate Advisor If you’re a homeowner and you’re above the standard deduction, chances are you or your tax preparer have itemized your deductions. These deductions include, but are not limited to: Home mortgage interest payments City/state/school property taxes Personal property taxes State income [...]
Nick Jensen, CPA Associate Advisor Now that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has been signed into law new strategies are emerging that individual taxpayers should consider. Under the new law the standard deduction is increased for individual taxpayers through the year 2025. The new law also includes limitations or elimination of some itemized deductions. [...]
When it comes to Social Security Benefits, it can be tempting to take the money and run as soon as you're eligible—typically at age 62. But simply because you can; does it mean that you should? Alexander K. Ognenovski II, JD* Associate Advisor Key Considerations: Health status, lifetime longevity, and retirement lifestyle are 3 variables [...]
Questions linger in regards to Year-End Tax planning post passage of GOP Tax Bill... With the passage of the GOP Tax Bill, many questions are lingering about the impact to taxpayers heading into the New Year. The clock is ticking to make sure taxpayers take advantage of any opportunities to maximize deductions on their 2017 [...]
