How important are credit cards to new business owners? Credit cards are important for new business owners because they can save a business from dire straits, but they can also (unfortunately, more often than not) put a small business in…
Author: John Petosa
Professor of Practice John J. Petosa ’95 JD is a licensed CPA and attorney who currently serves as the CFO and general counsel of a food distributor in Syracuse. He has a private accounting and legal practice that focusses on tax preparation, tax representation before the IRS and New York state, real estate law, business law and estates and trusts. Petosa is also a member of the board of directors of Geddes Federal Savings and Loan Association, a local bank. He was recently elected as a town justice in Camillus.
College Students and Taxes
It is that time of year when two things are sure – tax returns need to be filed and most college students are broke or in need of money for spring break. After preparing the tax return for my children,…
Tax Tips and Insights for Small-Business Owners
Being a small-business owner can be challenging, especially during tax season. Whitman School of Management Professor of Accounting Practice John Petosa offers tips for small-business owners filing their taxes. 1. Put aside enough money to pay all the required taxes such…
Being Audited? What You Should Do
The receipt of a letter with the IRS’s insignia instills fear into anyone who receives that fateful letter indicating that you have been selected for audit. It is uncomfortable for everyone even if you believe you have nothing to hide.…
Tax Expert Discusses Five Things to Consider Before Filing a Tax Extension
John J. Petosa, CPA, J.D., professor of accounting practice at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University, says tax extensions are necessary for many taxpayers. He is available to discuss some of the reasons for filing an extension, including:…