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  • Construction Executive Features Michael Ceschini in Executive Insights 2025

    August 13, 2025
    We’re excited to share that Michael Ceschini is featured in Construction Executive’s “Executive Insights 2025: Leaders in Construction Accounting.”…
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  • CPA advisor meeting with a client to discuss financial guidance and trust

    What Does It Really Mean to Be a Trusted Advisor?

    October 15, 2026
    Being a trusted advisor isn’t a title; it’s a pattern of behavior. This article looks at what actually builds client trust: putting the client’s interests
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  • Business owner reviewing New York sales tax documents and calculating penalty savings

    Owe New York Sales Tax? A New Program Could Reduce Penalties & Interest

    October 15, 2026
    New York’s new PAID program lets eligible businesses wipe out penalties and cut interest in half on fixed and final sales tax liabilities that existed
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  • Business owner evaluating equipment on a job site before a year-end purchase decision

    Buying Equipment Before Year-End? Look Beyond the Tax Deduction

    October 15, 2026
    A year-end tax deduction shouldn’t be the reason to buy equipment; it should just help with timing. This article explains why the real decision starts
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  • preparing records for new 1099 rules

    1099 Season Is Coming. Are Your Records Ready for the New Rules?

    October 15, 2026
    The Form 1099 reporting threshold jumps from $600 to $2,000 for payments made in 2026, but the change isn’t universal. This article breaks down which
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  • smiling business man at airport on a business trip

    IRS Updates Business Travel Per Diem Rates

    September 28, 2026
    New IRS per diem rates take effect October 1, 2026, $329/day for high-cost locations and $230/day elsewhere, both up slightly from current rates. This article
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  • Business owners in meeting

    Five Questions Every Business Owner Should Be Asking Before Year-End

    July 23, 2026
    Year-end planning shouldn’t wait until December. This article walks business owners through five questions worth answering now: has pricing kept pace with rising costs, which
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  • Could Your Business Be Eligible for Tariff Refunds?

    July 16, 2026
    Tariffs don’t just hit importers directly — they ripple through supply chains as suppliers pass added costs downstream. This article explains how businesses may recover
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  • A Fresh Look. The Same Commitment. 

    July 11, 2026
    At Ceschini, we’ve always believed our role is simple: provide straightforward advice that helps our clients make informed…
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  • Business owners reviewing finances

    Is Your Business Ready for a Financial Emergency?

    July 9, 2026
    Financial resilience isn’t about predicting the next crisis — it’s about being able to respond quickly when one hits. This article outlines six areas worth
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  • New York City buildings under construction next to the High Line

    Construction Headlines Don’t Tell the Whole Story

    July 2, 2026
    National construction headlines rarely match what’s happening in the New York metro market. This article breaks down why the industry isn’t moving as one —
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  • Fountains and the exterior of the New York State Capitol, in Albany, New York.

    What Business Owners & Taxpayers Should Know About New York’s 2026-27 Budget

    June 30, 2026
    New York’s annual budget does more than determine how the state will spend money. It also shapes the…
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  • Most owners assume a business sale comes down to revenue, growth, or timing. Those things matter. But buyers spend just as much time looking for risk.

    Preparing to Sell Your Business? These Financial Issues Can Lower Value Before Buyers Even Make an Offer

    May 29, 2026
    Most owners assume a business sale comes down to revenue, growth, or timing. Those things matter. But buyers…
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