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Article Oct 1, 2026

Missed the September 15 Estimated Tax Payment? What New York Business Owners Should Do Next

For several New York business owners, October 15 is a date extremely important on their taxation calendar. New York State lists the date of October 15, 2026, in terms of the extend...

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Article Sep 29, 2026

October 15 Tax Extension Deadline: What New York Business Owners Need to File

For several New York business owners, October 15 is a date extremely important on their taxation calendar. New York State lists the date of October 15, 2026, in terms of the extend...

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Article Jun 19, 2026

What To Do After You Extended Your Personal Taxes

October is approaching and your extended personal tax return is not done yet. The deadline did not pause your tax bill. Learn what NY filers need to do before the clock runs out.

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Article Jun 19, 2026

ETCPA Opens Manhattan Office at 230 Park Ave — What It Means for NYC Clients

ETCPA has opened a Manhattan office at 230 Park Avenue, Suite 343, inside the Helmsley Building steps from Grand Central Terminal. The same bilingual, personalized CPA service from Forest Hills is now available in Midtown.

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Article Jun 19, 2026

Extended Your Business Taxes? What to Do Before October 15

LLC, S-Corp, and partnership owners who filed a business tax extension in April still owe interest on unpaid tax—and the October 15 deadline is closer than it looks. This guide covers deadlines, documents, and what to do before the clock runs out.

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Article Jun 19, 2026

IRS COVID Penalty Refunds: What New York Taxpayers Must Do Before July 10, 2026

A November 2025 federal court ruling in Kwong v. United States opened a window to recover IRS failure-to-file and failure-to-pay penalties assessed during the COVID disaster period. That window closes July 10, 2026, and the IRS is not notifying anyone.

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Awards & Recognition May 19, 2026

ETCPA Featured in AICPA's National Mosaic — What It Takes to Earn a Client's Trust

This year, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants selected Edward Torres of ETCPA as part of its national CPA: Trust in Action mosaic — a national confirmation of something Forest Hills already knows.

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Tax Strategy May 13, 2026

Tax Season Is Over — But Is Your Tax Risk?

Most taxpayers file before the April 15 deadline and then consider the matter closed until the IRS comes back asking questions. That assumption is one of the more expensive mistakes a CPA in Queens sees repeatedly. Understanding how IRS and New York State audit timelines work is the difference between being prepared and being caught off guard.

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Economy Feb 21, 2026

Infographic: Where Inflation Has Hit the Hardest, 2000-2025

Affordability for key essentials remains a sticky issue in the United States. This graphic shows the cumulative rate of inflation across key goods and services in the U.S. between 2000 and September 2025.

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Small Business Jan 30, 2026

How a Bilingual CPA Firm Helps Reduce Costly Miscommunication

Clear communication is one of the most important parts of a successful CPA relationship. When financial information, deadlines, or requirements are misunderstood, even small gaps i...

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Small Business Jan 26, 2026

Choosing a CPA in Forest Hills vs a Big Firm: What to Know

When searching for a CPA, many New York taxpayers and business owners find themselves choosing between a local firm and a large, national accounting firm. At first glance, a big fi...

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Small Business Jan 22, 2026

What Happens If You Miss a Required Business Filing in New York

Running a business in New York involves more than daily operations and growth. It also comes with ongoing filing requirements that must be met throughout the year. When a required...

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