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IRA Mistakes Taxpayers Should Avoid

Individual retirement accounts offer valuable tax advantages, but they also come with specific rules governing rollovers, distributions, and inherited accounts. While certain IRA mistakes can be corrected, others may result in unexpected taxes and penalties with limited opportunities for relief.   Understanding some of the more consequential IRA…

LMC Events

LMC is incredibly proud of our employees and their dedication to both the firm and our clients. This past month, LMC team members took part in the following events:   Needlers Foundation Annual Golf & Pickleball Outing On Monday, September 14th, LMC was proud to be among the…

Celebrating the 2026 TIME100 Art Honorees

TIME has released its TIME100 Art 2026 list, recognizing 100 influential individuals helping shape the future of art.   This year’s honorees represent a wide range of roles across the art world, including artists, photographers, sculptors, curators, philanthropists, museum leaders, and others whose work and leadership continue to…

Key Considerations Before Making Additional Trump Account Contributions

Trump Accounts provide families with a new tax-advantaged way to save for children. In addition to the $1,000 federal contribution available for eligible children born from 2025 through 2028, parents, grandparents, employers, and others may have opportunities to contribute additional funds.   For families deciding whether to make…

A Charitable Deduction is Now Available to Nonitemizers

Written by Jeffrey S. Gold, CPA LMC Tax Director About 90% of taxpayers claim the standard deduction rather than itemizing deductions on their federal income tax returns. Beginning with the 2026 tax year, many of these taxpayers may benefit from a new charitable contribution deduction without giving up…

LMC Events

LMC is incredibly proud of our employees and their dedication to both the firm and our clients. This past month, LMC team members took part in the following events:   LMC & JP Morgan Young Professionals Networking Event On Thursday, August 13, LMC teamed up with JP Morgan…

Understanding the Tax Rules for College Scholarships

Receiving a college scholarship is exciting news for many students and their families. Scholarships, grants, and other forms of financial aid can significantly reduce the cost of higher education. However, many families are surprised to learn that not all scholarship funds receive the same tax treatment.   While…

Could Your Hobby Qualify as a Business for Tax Purposes?

Many people earn income from activities they genuinely enjoy, whether it’s breeding horses, restoring classic cars, photography, woodworking, farming, crafting, or other pursuits. As these activities grow, taxpayers often wonder whether they can be treated as businesses for tax purposes rather than hobbies.   The distinction is important…

New York Begins Issuing NYC Pied-à-Terre Tax Notices

The New York City Department of Finance has begun mailing NYC Pied-à-Terre (Non-Primary Residence Surcharge) notices to property owners who may be subject to the new tax and providing exemption applications with a due date of August 21, 2026.   The tax generally applies to: Condominiums and cooperative…

LMC Events

LMC is incredibly proud of our employees and their dedication to both the firm and our clients. This past month, LMC team members took part in the following events:   LMC Audit Team Outing On Thursday, July 23, LMC’s Audit Department took a well-deserved break for a team…