Sidney Kess, CPA, JD

Sidney Kess, CPA, JD, who writes and lectures on tax topics, New York City. He was a partner at KPMG Peat Marwick and national director of taxes at Main Hurdman. He was selected by CPA Magazine as the most influential practitioner in America.

How to Thrive in Tough Times

How to Thrive in Tough Times

Sidney Kess, CPA, JD | October 3, 2013

...Martin Edelston, founder and chairman of Boardroom, Inc., asked his top advisers for their very best advice now In the…

Midyear Tax-Saving Opportunities for 2009
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Midyear Tax-Saving Opportunities for 2009

Sidney Kess, CPA, JD | September 5, 2012

Changes in both the tax law and the economy create new tax-­saving opportunities in 2009 -- as the ­recession makes…

Big Tax Breaks You Can Still Get for 2008…
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Big Tax Breaks You Can Still Get for 2008…

Sidney Kess, CPA, JD | September 4, 2012

Don’t overlook these tax-saving ideas for 2008. You can use them during the rest of the year to reduce the…

It’s a Perfect Time to Make a Loan to a Family Member… But Do It Right!

It’s a Perfect Time to Make a Loan to a Family Member… But Do It Right!

Sidney Kess, CPA, JD | August 22, 2012

Interest-free loans are a favorite way for better-off family members to help others with financial needs -- such as parents…

New Deductions and Timely Strategies for a Bigger Tax Refund
Cutting Taxes

New Deductions and Timely Strategies for a Bigger Tax Refund

Sidney Kess, CPA, JD | August 22, 2012

In today’s tough economy, you’ll want to give as little as possible to the IRS... and get the biggest tax…

Minimize AGI
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Minimize AGI

Sidney Kess, CPA, JD | August 3, 2012

Reducing your adjusted gross income (AGI) for 2009 can produce multiple benefits, including... Increasing deductions for expenses that have percentage-of-AGI…

Tax-Free Income 12 Different Ways
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Tax-Free Income 12 Different Ways

Sidney Kess, CPA, JD | August 2, 2012

The best income to receive tax-wise is tax free. And while it may seem surprising, there are many kinds of…

How the New Economic Stimulus Package Can Help Your Businesss

How the New Economic Stimulus Package Can Help Your Businesss

Sidney Kess, CPA, JD | August 1, 2012

The Economic Stimulus Act of 2008, a $168 billion tax package designed to jump-start the economy, was signed into law…

How to Pay the Least Tax on Social Security Benefits
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How to Pay the Least Tax on Social Security Benefits

Sidney Kess, CPA, JD | July 31, 2012

  Social Security benefits are taxable and can have the surprise effect of nearly doubling your marginal tax rate --…