Articles by: Anthony Rivieccio

BDCC County Leader and NYS Assemblyman Marcos Crespo, 85th AD.

Bronx Dems Back Assemblyman Marcos Crespo For County Leader

Bronx Dems Turn To New, Younger Leadership By Anthony Rivieccio (Bronx, NY) On Thursday night, Assemblyman Marcos Crespo took the reins as the new and youngest chairman of the Bronx Democratic party. Riverdale Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz nominated Mr. Crespo and one […]

by · March 6, 2015 · Local News, Politics
Financial Focus: Tax Season 2014

Financial Focus: Tax Season 2014

By Anthony C Rivieccio, MBA,PFA Taxpayers and tax professionals looking for certainty in the federal tax laws were generally disappointed in 2014. The year began with expectations high that Congress would finally take up tax reform and simplification. As the […]

Who will be next to hold the title: Chairman of The Bronx Democratic Party?

Who will be next to hold the title: Chairman of The Bronx Democratic Party?

By Anthony Rivieccio, Founder of The Northwest Bronx Democrats This month, Bronx Democratic Party Chairman and Assemblyman Carl E. Heastie ascended to Speaker of the New York State Assembly. Heastie, now ranks among the three most powerful persons in Albany. After all […]

by · February 19, 2015 · Op Ed, Politics
Your Income Tax Rate– Financial Focus : Income Tax Planning, Chapter 8

Your Income Tax Rate– Financial Focus : Income Tax Planning, Chapter 8

So, why was it so important to go over the prior chapters of our Income Tax Series: Chapter 2 INCOME & DEDUCTIONS Chapter 3 FAMILY & EDUCATION Chapter 4 INVESTING Chapter 5 BUSINESS Chapter 6 RETIREMENT Chapter 7 ESTATE PLANNING   Because if you did not […]

Estate Planning & Taxes – Financial Focus : Income Tax Planning, Chapter 7

Estate Planning & Taxes – Financial Focus : Income Tax Planning, Chapter 7

E S T A T E  P L A N N I N G Seize opportunities while they’re available Now that estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax exemptions and rates no longer are scheduled to expire, estate planning may […]

The Economics of Sheldon Silver

The Economics of Sheldon Silver

Let me first start off by mentioning that I, of course, know the speaker. Being a founder of a local political organization, called “Northwest Bronx Democrats”, allows me, at least, once a year, to sit with , what many call, […]

by · January 30, 2015 · Crime, Editorials, Politics
Retirement & Taxes – Financial Focus : Income Tax Planning, Chapter 6

Retirement & Taxes – Financial Focus : Income Tax Planning, Chapter 6

R E T I R E M E N T Making golden decisions about your golden years Planning for your retirement means making a series of financial decisions that will have an impact on your golden years: Should you invest […]

by · January 23, 2015 · Editorials, Personal Finance
Ritchie Torres’s Solution to Bad Landlords & Homelessness : 3 Strikes and You’re Out

Ritchie Torres’s Solution to Bad Landlords & Homelessness : 3 Strikes and You’re Out

Ritchie Torres wants to be known as the councilman who took on homelessness in New York – by providing them an affordable rooftop – in proportion to their income! As Chairman of the City Council Public Housing Committee, Ritchie believes that […]

by · January 16, 2015 · Editorials, News, Politics
Financial Focus : Income Tax Planning, Chapter 5 – Small Business & Taxes

Financial Focus : Income Tax Planning, Chapter 5 – Small Business & Taxes

Tax planning could be a challenge for businesses this year. As of this writing, several valuable tax breaks that expired Dec. 31, 2013, have not been revived by Congress. In addition, some significant tax-related changes under the ACA require attention. […]

Financial Focus : Income Tax Planning, Chapter 4 – Investing & Taxes

Financial Focus : Income Tax Planning, Chapter 4 – Investing & Taxes

INVESTING. No easy task: Tax planning for investments involves many considerationsWhen it comes to tax planning and your investments, it can be difficult to know where to start. First, tax treatment of investments varies based on a number of factors. […]

by · December 26, 2014 · Business, Editorials, Personal Finance
Financial Focus – Income Tax Planning, Chapter 3 : Family & Education

Financial Focus – Income Tax Planning, Chapter 3 : Family & Education

Income Tax Planning 2014 Chapter 3- F A M I LY & E D U C A T I O NTurn your saving tax dollars into a annual family tradition2014 may be another good year for families to save taxes. Most […]

Financial Focus – Income Tax Planning, Chapter 2 : Income & Deductions

Financial Focus – Income Tax Planning, Chapter 2 : Income & Deductions

The question: To save or defer income and expenses:Answer:  Think about timing & The Alternative Minimum TaxMaximizing deductible expenses for a given year typically allows you to minimize your income tax — but not always. If you’re subject to the alternative […]

Financial Focus: Income Tax Planning- the Economic Savior for Christmas!

Financial Focus: Income Tax Planning- the Economic Savior for Christmas!

Tax Planning: WEEK 1 Its Holiday time! . Thanksgiving is now finished. The shopping now begins. The discounts, and spending, come forth. Its time to spend on gifts. Should we say not do? Maybe your thinking your Next Years Income […]

by · November 28, 2014 · Editorials, Personal Finance
The Presidential Executive Order; What is it?

The Presidential Executive Order; What is it?

Can a President “write law” when it is the job of The Congress? According to Wikipedia, Executive orders are made to help agencies of the Executive Branch of Government, manage their operations. Executive orders generally deal with internal affairs of […]

by · November 24, 2014 · Editorials, Politics
Financial Focus: Nokia – A Technological Revolution Coming – or Past?

Financial Focus: Nokia – A Technological Revolution Coming – or Past?

This week Nokia unveiled a tablet running Google Inc.’s Android software, marking a return by the former smart phone-market leader into mobile devices just months after it sold its hand set business to Microsoft Corp. The tablet uses Nokia’s software […]

by · November 20, 2014 · Editorials, Personal Finance