Business and Industry Conference

Focusing On the Biggest Issues Facing Today’s Industry Sector

8:35–9:25 a.m.
State and Local Taxes

Speaker: Timothy Noonan, Partner, Hodgson Russ LLP

Begin the day with an update on current New York State tax issues and how to reduce tax risk and exposure, develop tax planning strategies, and ensure compliance. Find out what to expect from the 2018/2019 Budget Bill, and how it affects sales and use tax, corporate tax, and personal income tax.

9:25–10:40 a.m.
The Tax Environment After Tax Reform—Why Choice of Entity Matters Now More Than Ever

Speakers: Andrew Oppenheimer, Senior Associate, Hodgson Russ LLP and William Turkovich, Senior Associate, Hodgson Russ LLP

Under the new tax provisions of TCJA, choice of entity makes a huge difference. Now is the time to review your organization’s entity structure and evaluate the best structure for your needs. We’ll also take a closer look at key components of the Act affecting own vs. lease, interest deductibility changes, and new depreciation rules.