Nicholas L. Shires, CPA, is the partner in charge of tax services at Dannible & McKee. Nick has over 17 years of experience providing tax and consulting services to a wide range of clients, including individuals and privately held companies. He joined the firm in 2004 and has been a partner since 2015. He focuses on the retail automotive, construction and professional service industries, and provides strategic tax planning relating to taxation issues influencing these industries. Nick specializes in all areas of corporate and individual income tax compliance, including multi-state taxation issues.
Professional Certifications
Certified Public Accountant in New York State (CPA)
Professional Affiliations
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA)Community Involvement
CNY Arts, Board of Directors
Music for the Mission – Board of Directors
Syracuse Chargers Rugby, Inc. and Syracuse Silverbacks Youth Rugby Club, Former Treasurer
Hopeprint – Former Board of Directors and TreasurerEducation
Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance, Syracuse University (2004)
Publications
Major Retirement Plan Changes in the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022, Syracuse Builders Exchange Magazine , Builders Exchange of the Southern Tier Magazine, March 2023
Financial Reporting and Tax Update: ABC Professional Services Committee– ABC Empire State Chapter Webinar, Co-presenter, February 2023
Sales Tax for Contractors – Syracuse Builders Exchange Seminar, Co-presenter, April 2023, August 2022
“Dealing With the Employee Shortage Within the Construction Industry,” Construction Edition, Co-author, May 2022
“Putting the Work Opportunity Tax Credit to Work for You,” CNY Business Journal, Ask the Expert Series, March 2022
Tax Planning for Contractors for 2021 & Beyond- Dannible & McKee, LLP Annual Construction Conference, Co-presenter, November 2022
“What’s in the Build Back Better Act the House Just Passed?,” Dannible & McKee, LLP Tax Bulletin, November 2021
“The Build Back Better Act – Tax Benefits You Need To Know,” Dannible & McKee, LLP Tax & Business Alert Newsletter, November 2021
Federal Tax Update for Individuals & New York State Tax Update- Dannible & McKee, LLP Annual Tax & Financial Planning Conference, Co-presenter, November 2021
Pandemic Driven Accounting Issues – CICPAC Member Webinar, Co-presenter, April 2021
“The Employee Retention Credit: Take Advantage of This Refund Opportunity,” Syracuse Builders Exchange Construction Contractor Magazine, Co-presenter, March 2021
Understanding the Employee Retention Credit & the American Rescue Plan Act – Capital Region Chamber Member Webinar, Co-presenter, March 2021, Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce Member Webinar, March 2021
Understanding Eligibility Changes to the Employee Retention Credit – CenterState CEO Member Webinar, February 2021
“New Law Extends and Enhances the Employee Retention Tax Credit Opportunities,” CNY Business Journal, Ask the Expert Series, February 2021
Breakdown of the Tax Law Changes: What Construction Companies Need to Know – AGC NYS Annual Construction Industry Conference, December 2020
Federal Income Tax Update for Individuals – Dannible & McKee, LLP Annual Tax & Financial Planning Conference, November 2020
“Recent Changes to Depreciation of Qualified Improvement Property,” Syracuse Builders Exchange Construction Contractor Magazine, Co-author, Fall 2020
“CARES Act for Contractors – A Simple 4 Step Action Plan” – Construction Contractor Magazine, 2020 Special Edition
New York State Tax Update – Dannible & McKee, LLP’s Annual Tax & Financial Planning Conference, Co-presenter, November 2019, 2018, 2016
“Year-End Tax Planning for Contractors” – CNY Business Journal Ask the Expert, November 4, 2019
“Financing Green Building Projects with Tax Incentives” – Construction Contractor Magazine, 2019 Special Edition
“Tax Planning for Small Contractors Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” – Dannible &McKee, LLP’s Website Resource Center, July 2018
“The Impact of Tax Reform on Equipment Purchasing for Manufacturers” – Dannible &McKee, LLP’s Website Resource Center, May 2018
Impact of the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” on Tax-Exempt Organizations – Dannible & McKee, LLP Annual Nonprofit Conference, Co-presenter, February 2018
Understanding Tax Forms from a Credit Analyst’s Perspective – Risk Management Association, Empire Chapter, June 2016
Dollars and Sense: An Accounting and Legal View of Small Business – Onondaga Small Business Development Center, Onondaga Community College, November 2015
Accounting and Tax Considerations for Start-Up Businesses – The Tech Garden, April 2015