The Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce Business Showcase 2017 will take place this year on Thursday, April 6th at the Best Western Plus North Haven Hotel, which was formerly know as the Holiday Inn.  The Best Western Plus North Haven Hotel is located right off of exit 12 on I91.  This location is very convenient to reach from anywhere in the state The Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce Business Showcase 2017 is an excellent opportunity to view what several area business have to offer.  So mark your calendars for Thursday, April 6th. and make it a point to stop in at the Best Western Plus North Haven Hotel for the Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce Business Showcase 2017.     Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce Business Showcase Best Western Plus North Haven Hotel 201 Washington Avenue North Haven, Con... 04/01/2017

                     CANCELATION  I posted a blog yesterday announcing the next Greater New Haven & Quinnipiac Chamber Business After Hours On March 14th.  But due to the the storm today which is supposed to dump 12+" of snow on Connecticut, the Greater New Haven & Quinnipiac Chamber Business After Hours On March 14th has been Canceled.    This Business After Hours was going to be an excellent opportunity tour the University's newly opened Engineering Science Magnet School.  It was also going to be a great opportunity to network with other business professionals as well. Hopefully the Greater New Haven & Quinnipiac Chambers will re-schedule this even soon.  However, you can e-mail Maribel Carrion at maribel@quinncham.com  or calling her at (203) 269-9891 to inquire about a re-scheduled... 03/14/2017

The next Greater New Haven Quinnipiac Chamber Business After Hours On March 14th. will  be an excellent opportunity tour the University's newly opened Engineering Science Magnet School.  It will also be a great opportunity to network with other business professionals as well.  Cocktails will be provided, so make sure you register early by sending an e-mail to Maribel Carrion at maribel@quinncham.com  or calling her at (203) 269-9891.  You can also register online for this event.         The Greater New Haven & Quinnipiac Chamber   Business After Hours University of New Haven Westside Hall Lobby Tuesday, March 14, 2017 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.      *************************************************************************************************  Info about the author: George Souto NMLS# 65149 i... 03/13/2017

 The next Quinnipiac Chamber Business After Hours On February 8th. will be at the North Haven Health & Racquet Club.   We are all in need of staying fit, and the North Haven Health & Racquet Club is a great facility to help us do that. The Quinnipiac Chamber Business After Hours On February 8th. will not only be an excellent opportunity to to see the outstanding facility, it will also be a great opportunity to network with other business professionals as well.  So make sure you register early by sending an e-mail to Maribel Carrion at maribel@quinncham.com  or calling her at (203) 269-9891.  You can also register online for this event.  Quinnipiac Chamber Business After Hours North Haven Health & Racquet Club 100 Elm Street North Haven, CT  Wednesday, February 8, 2017 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. ... 02/07/2017

The focus of our practice is on civil and criminal tax controiversies in Connecticut and New York City.  An individual’s petition to invalidate four Notices of Federal Tax Liens filed against him was dismissed for failure to state a claim on which relief could be granted. He petitioned the court to invalidate the liens based on a number of tax-protestor-type arguments including, inter alia, that there was no authority for filing the Notices against him under the Administrative Procedures Act, that no Executive Orders existed to establish internal revenue districts for the collection and enforcement of income taxes, the regulations used by the IRS for its assessment authority and its method of assessment were unenforceable because they aren’t published in the Federal Register, and the au... 12/04/2016

The number one reason why business owners in New Haven, Connecticut come to us for IRS help is payroll tax debts. Unpaid payroll taxes can wreak financial havoc for both the business and the individual owners. When a business fails to pay over its payroll taxes to the IRS the agency can assess those responsible individuals for the “Trust Fund” portion of the taxes, meaning those taxes actually withheld from the employees pay.A recent opinion from the United States Tax Court provides some great insight into who can be considered a “responsible person” in the context of an assessment of trust fund recovery penalties (“TFRP”). In Fitzpatrick v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, T.C. Memo. 2016-199 (Nov. 2, 2016), Judge Vasquez held that an individual was not liable for the TFRP assessed ag... 11/10/2016

Attorney Eric Green from the Connecticut Tax Boutique Law Firm Green & Sklarz LLC was asked to make comments on the record for the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) National Taxpayer Advocate in Washington, DC.  The Forum with Nina Olson, the National Taxpayer Advocate, was recorded, and the recording has been made public. You can watch Attorney Green's comments HEREDuring his comments Attorney Green commented on the issues he sees currently with the IRS, including its Offer-in-Compromise program, its implementation of the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act  ("FAST Act"), which ridiculously has 25 pages that impact IRS Collection which Congress buried in the Act.  The Act now requires the IRS to use private debt collectors and to transfer over to the State Department those taxpa... 05/31/2016

It is not infrequent that companies that have cash-slow issues fall beind in their payroll tax payments to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).  In fact, it might be the number one reason why taxpayers who need help with the IRS end up coming to us.  Now for years, as we have helped taxpayers in New Haven, Connecticut and beyond with payroll tax liabilities.  Things appear to be changing in this area of IRS enforcement.In 1998 Congress changed the statute to require the IRS to provide a taxpayer an opportunity for a Collection Due Process (CDP) hearing with an IRS Appeals Officer (referred to as "Settlement Officers") prior to proceeding to levy action.  In 2007 Congress amended the statute to allow the IRS to proceed directly to levy without notice if the taxpayer had already had a CDP ... 05/22/2016

We focus on tax related issues, including civil and criminal tax controversies in New Haven and across Connecticut and New York.  At the latest American Bar Association Tax Section Meeting Acting Assistant Attorney General Caroline Ciraolo confirmed that the Department of Justice Tax Division and IRS Criminal Investigation will continue their combined crackdown on businesses and business owners who fail to properly account for and pay-over payroll tax dollars.  The message was as strong as that delivered last November at the New England IRS Representation Conference at Foxwoods Hotel & Casino by Ciraolo.  You can watch my interview of Caroline Ciraolo here (the video at the bottom named “Eric Green’s Interview of Carline Ciraolo, Acting Assistant Attorney General for The Dept. of Justic... 05/07/2016

New Haven Homes for Sale Market Report January 2016 It is of vital importance to both New Haven home buyers and sellers in understanding the general direction of the current market conditions to help you make a more informed decision when buying or selling a home in New Haven.FEATURED DOWNLOAD – Download our Buyer Guide – Things to Consider When Buying a HomeFEATURED DOWNLOAD – Download our Seller Guide – Things to Consider When Selling Your HouseThe average sales price for New Haven CT housing pricees was $197,935 in January 2016 compared to $208,044 during December 2015 and $181,766 for January 2015.The median sales price for New Haven CT housing prices was $180000 in January 2016 compared to $151,250 during December 2015 and $145,000 for January 2015.Read the full report here---->>>I... 02/11/2016

 Walk To End Alzheimer's 2015.  If you have ever experienced what it is like to have a family member who has Alzheimer's or Dementia, you know what a major challenge Alzheimer's can be for not only the family member with it, but for all the members of the family as well.  Alzheimer's can change the lives a family dramatically, and the stress that it creates for everyone involved is beyond description.My wife and I have had to care for two family members who had Alzheimer's, and it was one of the toughest things both of us have ever had to deal with.  It is not just the level of care someone with Alzheimer's requires, it is also the emotional impact it has on those who are the care givers.  Alzheimer's is something you cannot prepare for.The Alzheimer's Association is the primary source ... 09/26/2015

  PULSE is a group of young business professional who are between the age of 21-40, and who are members of the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce.   The mission of PULSE is to bring these young professionals together through "social and professional networking events, educational seminars and community service projects".  One of PULSE's regular monthly efforts is to bring their young professionals together by holding a Greater New Haven Chamber PULSE Networking Happy Hour. This month's Greater New Haven Chamber PULSE Networking Happy Hour event will be held on the 6th Floor of 360 State Street this Thursday, August 13th. from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  Even though the purpose of the Greater New Haven Chamber PULSE Networking Happy Hour is to bring PULSE members together, visitors are we... 08/09/2015

 New Haven Back to School Supplies List   It's hard to believe that the start of another school year is just around the corner.  The major retailers have been gearing up stocking their shelves with all the items you need on your school supplies list.  To help you get ready for the 2015-2016 school year we've put together a list of suggested school supplies for students of every grade. To read more about information on sales going on in the New Haven area right now, grab a school calendar and uniform requirements........Click Here     Donna Bigda REALTOR®RE/MAX Alliance203-488-1641 ext. 214  Search Greater New Haven CT Homes For Sale  Get Your Free Home Value Report LIKE us on Facebook   //// 08/06/2015

 This is the time of the year local Chamber of Commerce's conduct their Business Expo's.  The Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce will be holding one of the first Expo's this year, the Quinnipiac Chamber Small Business Technology Survival Expo on Thursday, August 13th. from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.This Expo is designed to equip business owners with ways to immediately improve their business.  Below is a list of what business owners can expect at the Quinnipiac Chamber Small Business Technology Survival Expo on Thursday, August 13th: Proven, Ready to use strategies to Secure Your Business An amazing Lineup of Speakers and Industry Experts Googles Recent Major Changes That Could Crush Millions of Small Businesses!  Live demonstrations of Cloud Technologies, IT Security Products and Other Busines... 08/03/2015

New Haven Green Concerts 2015 This summer Yale New Haven Hospital is sponsoring the New Haven Green Concerts 2015 (Music on the Green). This will be a 2-weekend event held the Historic New Haven Green. Saturday - July 18th - WAR - Funk Legends Saturday - July 25th - Tony, Toni Toné - R & B Icon Concerts begin at 7:30 There will be a variety of mini food truck vendors along Temple Street There is a $5.00 concert parking special in the Crown Street and Temple Street garages from 4:00 pm to 12 am Go to http://nhparkingcom/MusicontheGreen.aspx to print out your voucher. Grab a chair or a blanket, put on your dancing shoes and join in the fun and entertainment for the New Haven Green Concerts 2015 There is a lot of great music and entertainment taking place this summer throughout the Greater... 07/14/2015

University Towers Co-op for Sale 100 York St APT 14J, New Haven, CT 06511 This upper level co-op studio apartment overlooking the New Haven skyline is located at University Towers where you'll find city living at it's best.Located in between the blocks of Yale New Haven Hospital and Yale Medical School you're walking distance from shopping, restaurants, theaters, museums and the best of New Haven culture.Univesity Towers features include:24 Hour front desk securityProfessional on site management officeCompletely remodeled lobby, first and second floorTwo level secure parking garage (additional fee)Seasonal outdoor pool  100 York St APT 14J, New Haven, CT 06511-University Towers Co-op Overview Maps Photos Description Neighborhood $56,000 Condominium Main Features 1 Bedroom1 BathroomInter... 05/15/2015

 Greater New Haven Chamber PULSE Networking Happy Hour PULSE is a group of young business professional who are between the age of 21-40, and who are members of the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce.   The mission of PULSE is to bring these young professionals together through "social and professional networking events, educational seminars and community service projects".  One of PULSE's regular monthly efforts is to bring their young professionals together by holding a Greater New Haven Chamber PULSE Networking Happy Hour.  This month's Greater New Haven Chamber PULSE Networking Happy Hour event will be held at the Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) this Friday, April 24th. from 6:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.  The Networking Happy Hour will then be followed by a performance by St... 04/20/2015

Click here for the 2016 New Haven Area Easter Egg Hunts It’s Easter Egg Hunt time!  The Easter Bunny will  be hopping around too making an appearance at a number of  Easter Egg Hunt festivities scheduled in the Greater New Haven area  for 2015.       Children have so much fun participating in these Easter Egg Hunts filling their baskets collecting colored Easter eggs and candy. Other activities that may be included for the children, their older siblings and parents are music, entertainment, games and food. Prizes are often awarded too to the winners in each age group of the children.             Here are the places in the Greater New Haven area where you can take your children to an Easter Egg Hunt. Branford Easter Egg HuntDate and Time: Saturday March 28, 2015 11:00am Where:  Foote Par... 03/14/2015

  Greater New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade 2015 The Greater New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade is the largest single-day spectator event held in the State of Connecticut.  Hundreds of thousands of people line the streets of New Haven to watch the parade.   The tradition of the Greater New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade was born on March 17, 1842 when a mutual aid organization formed the previous year of about 90 members of the Hibernian Provident Society marched through the streets of New Haven behind a banner made just for the occasion.   The Greater New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade since the mid 1950's has become one of the most significant Irish events in New England and is the 6th oldest parade in the nation.  In 1999 it's prominence was recognized by the Library of Congress and... 03/14/2015

Things To Do in New Haven-Movie Theaters   Whether you're directly in downtown New Haven or in the surrounding areas you'll find a great array of movie theaters to go to.  It doesn't matter if it's winter, spring, summer or fall,  the movie theater is always a popular place  if you're local or just happen to be visiting the area.     Nothing beats viewing the newest flicks on the mega screen while being surrounded by the delightful aroma of a fresh box of popcorn and a cold drink. A little trivia tidbit about theaters in New Haven.  One of the first movie theaters was the Roger Sherman Theater built in 1926 on the property of the Rialto move theater which was destroyed by a fire  years earlier in 1921.  It later became the Palace Theater in 1984 until that closed in 2002.  Construction ... 02/12/2015