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stillrad33

in Accounting 10 years and 9 months ago

Business Structure for HOA

Hello, Our sponsor recently turned over the building to our 8-Unit condo association, but in a pretty messy way. We’re trying to get organized. What…

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Monasdad

in Accounting 11 years and 2 months ago

Tax preparer for Multi Family

Hi — We are looking for tax help for our multi family rental. We keep good books so it shouldn’t be too difficult. Looking for…

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Updated 11 years and 2 months ago

jjq

in Accounting 11 years and 11 months ago

Home Depot 20% Off Coupon

I have heard through friends that there is a 20% your purchase coupon given out by Home Depot.   The coupon is evidently ginserted into…

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Updated 11 years and 11 months ago

chanel

in Accounting 12 years and 7 months ago

Condo personnel Req: Accountant, Electrician, Plumber, Handy Man

Hi, I am seeking assistance for a 6-8 unit condo in Fort Greene Brooklyn area. We are looking for various personnel to provide general electrician,…

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Updated 11 years and 11 months ago

cashzone

in Accounting 11 years and 11 months ago

Commercial Check Cashing Services

This one is for the contractors out there… do you use a commercial check cashing service for cashing business checks written to your company? If…

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Updated 11 years and 11 months ago

mousta

in Accounting 12 years ago

Accountant for dealing with an S Corp

Does anyone have an accountant they would recommend specifically for setting up and managing filings for an S Corp? Thanks

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Updated 12 years ago

eli

in Accounting 12 years ago

Plumber recommendation: E. Mule & Son Plumbing

Anyone ever used E. Mule & Sons Plumbing. We are about to hire them (got their name from National Grid) to convert our oil to…

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Updated 12 years ago

framehouse

in Accounting 12 years ago

Free Clay-Loam Fill

Double-bagged in the front yard for anyone who can pick it up. Perfect for fill; not great for a garden. Call: nine one seven -…

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OneOneTwoZeroOne

in Accounting 13 years and 4 months ago

Can closing costs be financed into an FHA loan, or do they absolutely have to be paid at the time of closing?

Enter Your Question

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Updated 12 years ago

mystiky

in Accounting 12 years and 3 months ago

Tax Credit for Sewer Replacement in Brooklyn, NY?

I received a “Cease & Decease” order for my collapsed sewer for my house.  It was immediately completely replaced by a licensed Master Plumber (from just…

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Updated 12 years and 2 months ago

deancollins

in Accounting 12 years and 2 months ago

Annual accounting costs?

I was hoping other people on the list might be able to answer a question. How much are you paying to the accountant to file…

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Updated 12 years and 2 months ago

mrohrmann

in Accounting 12 years and 3 months ago

C of O Change Question

Brownstoners, What are the steps required to change a (C2) 5-6 family building to a (C3) 4 family? I have read many changes for 2…

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Updated 12 years and 3 months ago

mousta

in Accounting 12 years and 4 months ago

Tax accountant for house with a rental unit

Does anyone have a good accountant rec? It is my first tax year in a house with rental income and I don’t want to screw…

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Updated 12 years and 4 months ago

nyflicka

in Accounting 12 years and 5 months ago

Annual Operating costs for a 3-family?

I am trying to get a couple of examples of operating costs for a 3-family – @3000sf. The property in mind is a duplex and…

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Updated 12 years and 5 months ago

eliz

in Accounting 12 years and 11 months ago

Tax preparer for coop?

We are seeking a new CPA to review our financial statements and prepare our taxes. We’re a small residential coop. Our returns are not very…

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Updated 12 years and 11 months ago

Alfie

in Accounting 13 years ago

Collecting rental income as a non-American

I’m considering buy a 2 family home that I was planning on renting out to tenants.  I am not an American citizen, and am here…

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Updated 13 years ago

shocksternyc

in Accounting 13 years and 1 month ago

Will not having an audit affect condo resale?

Our small self-managed condo building (8 units) is a few years old, and now that we’ve dealt with some other pressing issues, we are contemplating…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

mhughu

in Accounting 13 years and 2 months ago

1099's to workers of buildings

Our coop’s accountant has informed us that  it is now a law to give 1099’s to those who make over $1000.  We are having a…

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Updated 13 years and 2 months ago

OneOneTwoZeroOne

in Accounting 13 years and 6 months ago

NYS & NYC Transfer TAX

I’m in contract to purchase a condo.  Are the State and City transfer taxes something I can negotiate the seller into covering on the closing…

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Updated 13 years and 3 months ago

guikazoid

in Accounting 13 years and 4 months ago

Can someone recommend a Tax Accountant

Any recommendations for a good tax accountant in the Gowanus/Park Slope area?  We purchased a house, did lots of improvements/repairs, amongst other variables.

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Updated 13 years and 4 months ago

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