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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.
In the early morning hours of Tuesday, April 7, 20201, New York state leaders agreed on a $212 billion budget that includes increased tax rates for both large businesses and the wealthy in New York State.
On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP Act), the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package aimed at stabilizing the economy, providing needed relief to individuals and small businesses, and improving and accelerating the administration of coronavirus vaccines and testing.
Before President Trump signed the latest economic stimulus law, several temporary COVID-19-related federal tax relief measures were set to expire on December 31, 2020.
