Theodore S. Byer is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in New Jersey with over 30 years of experience in public accounting and tax. Ted has dedicated the past three decades to providing experienced tax services to his clients. He counsels high net worth individuals on wealth management and entrepreneurial issues, directs Smolin’s Premier Lifestyle Services, is a member of Smolin Lupin’s Medical Services Industry Practice and serves on Smolin’s financial planning, human resources, tax services and wealth management committees. Ted is a graduate of Muhlenberg College and holds a master of business administration from Rider University and a certificate in personal financial planning from Fairleigh Dickinson University. He practices out of Smolin’s New Jersey and New York offices and resides in Watchung, New Jersey.
How to Turn ‘Down Market Lemons’ Into Tax Lemonade
When it comes to down-market “lemons,” the year 2022 at its midpoint has already served up a whole grove of them. From 40-year high inflation to war in Ukraine to yet another COVID variant, all these events and more have negatively impacted global markets, and in turn, investment portfolios. First and foremost, making an overall […]
What does my family need to know to ensure a winning business succession?
There are important steps that need to be taken to obtain a winning succession for a family business. From the initial planning stages to the final transaction, careful thought and proper guidance will produce a successful result for all parties involved. That’s why it’s crucial for everyone touched by a family business—both the owners and […]
What tax guidance can I get about my employment of household help?
Clients often ask about the definition of “household employee” for tax reasons. And our response is always that you have a “household employee” if you hired someone to do household work and that worker is your employee. What’s more, the worker is your employee if you control not only what work is done, but how […]
Do you need a life insurance audit?
“I’m on board! Yes, I’d like a life insurance audit! … But really, what is it, and why do I want it?” Does that describe your reaction to this title? You may not be alone. Life insurance has long held that mysterious scent of a wild thing, best left to the conquest of others. Let’s […]
