1031 Exchange: What You Need to KnowMay 24, 2017

  An April 2017 article in Financial Planning suggests that 1031 exchanges are becoming increasingly popular, thanks to a rise in property prices. As more property owners seek to take advantage of like-kind exchanges under IRS Code Section 1031, here’s what you need to know: Benefits of a 1031 Exchange A 1031 like-kind exchange allows …

Companies that Care: The Curchin Group named a “Champion of Good Works” by the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ)May 16, 2017

The Curchin Group was named a “Champion of Good Works” by the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ) at its Fourth Annual Chairman’s Reception, honoring the philanthropic efforts of the local business community. With over 40 sponsors, the widely-supported event catered to over 260 business executives in attendance at the gala reception at …

12th Annual Curchin Open Essay Submission GuidelinesApril 28, 2017

The Curchin Group is now accepting essay submissions to determine the non-profit beneficiaries of the 12th Annual Curchin Open, a nine‐hole indoor miniature golf tournament. Non‐profit charities located in Monmouth and Ocean Counties are eligible for beneficiary consideration by submitting the information listed below. Curchin’s Partners will select the winners by June 30, 2017 based …

More Than a Number: What Business Owners Need to Know About a ValuationApril 7, 2017

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  A business valuation is often mistaken to be inherently subjective. Of course, a business is truly only worth what someone will pay for it. However, a thorough valuation process is much more involved than you might expect, and the final number is relatively empirical. Here’s why you should engage a qualified and experienced valuator …

Is Your Personal Information Secure?April 5, 2017

The Internet is amazingly convenient, but with its many benefits comes a level of risk. Cyber attacks pose a constant threat to businesses and individuals alike, with “phishing” being one of the most common types of cyber crime. What is Phishing? Phishing gets its name from the hook-and-reel kind of fishing you do on a …

The Curchin Group Earns SBACNJ FAME Award for ‘Curchin Open’ FundraiserMarch 27, 2017

The Curchin Group, LLC, a mid-sized, full-service accounting firm based in Red Bank, N.J., received the award for Associate Special Promotion/Event in the Shore Builders Association of Central New Jersey’s (SBACNJ) 14th Annual FAME Awards March 2 at South Gate Manor in Freehold, N.J. Curchin was honored for the 2016 Curchin Open, the 11th annual …

State of New Jersey Tax Legislative Update For 2017March 8, 2017

  By: Edward P. Rigby, CPA, The Curchin Group, LLC Article Credit: Shore Builders Association of Central NJ, Inc. On October 14, 2016, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed into law P.L. 2016, Chapter 57 which included a number of New Jersey tax law changes. In addition to raising the state’s petroleum products gross receipts …

Will Small Business Owners See Relief in Tax Reform?March 8, 2017

By: Peter Pfister, CPA While President Trump and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin continue to push for sweeping tax reform, small business owners anxiously await the relief that could be on the way. Either Trump’s plan or the House Ways and Means Committee’s “Blueprint” would offer significant benefits to America’s 28 million small businesses. Trump recently …

The Curchin Group Introduces Three New Additions to Leadership TeamJanuary 31, 2017

The Curchin Group, LLC, a mid-sized, full-service accounting firm based in Red Bank, N.J., enters 2017 with three award-winning leaders added to its staff. In late 2016, Curchin welcomed William C. McNamara, CPA, CCIFP®; Kevin P. Donovan, CPA, CCIFP®; and Edward Rigby, CPA, to its Red Bank offices. The additions bolster Curchin’s already impressive reputation …