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Amanda joined the Firm in January 2018 as a tax staff accountant after interning for the Firm in 2017. She is now a manager and specializes in tax compliance for individuals, trusts, and estates, and also provides tax services to privately held businesses and private foundations.
Daemen University, Master of Science, Professional Accountancy
Daemen University, Bachelor of Science, Professional Accountancy
American Institute of Certified Public Accoutants
New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants
- John T. Kennedy Award 2016, Junior with the Highest Overall Scholastic Average
Meals on Wheels, Volunteer
Amanda enjoys attending sporting events, especially Bandits and Sabres games, and traveling to St. Louis Cardinals games. One of her goals is to go to all 30 MLB stadiums, and she is already a third of the way there. She also loves all things Disney, with Disney World being her favorite place to vacation.
Estate planning is essential for single and child-free individuals to ensure their final wishes are respected and their assets are distributed according to their preferences. It allows them to specify beneficiaries, appoint trusted individuals to manage finances and medical decisions if incapacitated, and employ strategies to reduce gift and estate taxes.
Choosing a guardian for your child involves designating someone in a legally valid legal document who can take on the responsibility if you pass away or become incapacitated. It's important to select a trustworthy person with the necessary time and resources, and to consider the child's best interests, including their living arrangements and relationship with the guardian.
A well-crafted, up-to-date will is essential for an effective estate plan, helping to ease the burden on your family during difficult times. Key elements to include are an introductory clause, provisions for debt repayment, specific bequests, and the appointment of an executor. Ensuring compliance with federal and state laws is crucial for the validity of your will.
This session will cover key benefits of a federal R&D tax credit, the qualified activities and expenses for federal R&D tax credits, and much more.
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