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Cory has over 20 years of experience providing tax and consulting services to commercial businesses and individuals. His expertise lies in the myriad of business development incentives offered by various federal, state, and local agencies to targeted industries such as Manufacturing, Software Development, Technology Companies and many other in order to encourage regional investment, spur job creation, and foster economic growth. The available incentives include refundable tax credits, tax abatements, grants, and forgivable loans. He has extensive knowledge of Start-Up NY, Opportunity Zones, the Excelsior Jobs Program, Qualified Emerging Technology Companies, and various local incentives such as Industrial Development Agency (IDA) benefits. Additionally, he spends his time providing services to Start-Up Companies ranging from a founder with an idea to multi-national tech companies that have raised hundreds of millions of dollars. Cory has experience in all areas of U.S. federal and NY State taxation. He has been with Lumsden McCormick since 2001, was named partner on January 1, 2015. He is a member of the Firm’s Executive Committee and is head of the commercial services group.
Niagara University, Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting with a Minor in Computer and Information Sciences
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants
BDO Alliance USA, Tax Group Member
Passed Series 7 and 66 securities exams – Financial Advisor*
Nativity of Mary School, Golf Outing Chairman
Niagara University Accounting Advisory Board, past Member and Chairman
Niagara University College of Business Board, past Member
Leadership Buffalo Rising Leader, Graduate
New York State Brewers Association, past Treasurer
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Niagara County, past Treasurer
*Securities offered through Avantax Investment Services SM, Member FINRA, SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through Avantax Advisory Services SM.
The OBBB outlines key tax changes for businesses, including enhanced deductions and reporting thresholds starting in 2025. Highlights include 100% bonus depreciation, full expensing of domestic R&E, and increased 1099 thresholds, with some provisions expiring at year-end and others continuing into 2026 and beyond. Additional updates affect small business R&E elections, ERC claims, and the Qualified Opportunity Zone program.
Find all of our latest news about the proposed One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act in one place.
The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act, a new bill in Congress, proposes significant changes to business tax breaks, including restoring 100% bonus depreciation, increasing Section 179 expensing limits, and making the Qualified Business Income deduction permanent. These changes aim to provide substantial tax relief and flexibility for business owners, encouraging investment and innovation. Please note that the tax law discussed in this article is currently proposed and has not yet been enacted.
This event is designed to help you understand and apply the sweeping changes introduced by the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), and how these developments may influence your financial planning, tax strategy, and business operations.
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