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Protect your estate with these two essential documents
Spring 2020
Newsletter: Business Matters
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 280
Abstract: Estate planning isn’t just about what happens to one’s assets after death. It’s also about protecting oneself and one’s family during life. This article discusses two estate planning documents that are essential for everyone: a living will and a health care power of attorney.
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Tax calendar
Spring 2020
Newsletter: Business Matters
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 184
Abstract: This calendar notes important tax deadlines for the second quarter of 2020.
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Seniors: Medicare premiums could lower your tax bill
Spring 2020
Newsletter: Business Matters
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 431
Abstract: Americans who are 65 and older qualify for basic Medicare insurance, but they may need to pay additional premiums to get the level of coverage they desire. The premiums can be expensive, especially for married couples who must pay separately for each spouse. As this article explains, however, the premiums might help lower your tax bill.
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Reviewing business meal expenses under today’s tax rules
Spring 2020
Newsletter: Business Matters
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 487
Abstract: Many businesses spend time and money “wining and dining” current or potential customers, vendors and employees. What can they deduct on their tax returns for these expenses? The answer has changed under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. This article reviews the rules.
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Executive compensation requires informed decision-making
Spring 2020
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Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 596
Abstract: Business owners want to compensate themselves and their top executives fairly and competitively for their work, results and commitment. But how can they do so without attracting undue IRS scrutiny and claims of inappropriate compensation? This article explains some important factors to consider for both C corporations and flow-through entities.
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Tax calendar
Winter 2020
Newsletter: Business Matters
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 398
Abstract: This calendar notes important tax deadlines for the first quarter of 2020.
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Do you know your tax bracket?
Winter 2020
Newsletter: Business Matters
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 234
Abstract: The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act generally reduced individual tax rates through 2025, but some taxpayers have actually seen their taxes go up because of reductions or eliminations of certain tax breaks. This brief article explains why it’s important for taxpayers to know their brackets.
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Every business owner needs an exit strategy
Winter 2020
Newsletter: Business Matters
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 363
Abstract: Business owners must monitor the cash flow and tax positions of their companies, while also looking out for their own personal financial futures. This article looks at how to lay the foundation for a strong exit strategy using a buy-sell agreement and family-focused succession planning techniques.
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What to do about fraudulent credit or debit card charges
Winter 2020
Newsletter: Business Matters
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 376
Abstract: It’s an awful feeling for anyone to learn that his or her credit or debit card has been used fraudulently. Whether the cardholder is liable typically depends on the type of card, whether he or she still possesses the card and when the card issuer is alerted. This article provides further details.
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Determining an employee’s “home” for reimbursement purposes
Winter 2020
Newsletter: Business Matters
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 520
Abstract: Despite the prevalence of Web-based meetings, many of today’s businesses still have plenty of employees who travel. For companies that reimburse employees on a tax-free basis for travel expenses, it’s important to stay up to date on the rules that determine the location of a person’s tax home. This article discusses the IRS’s three-factor test to determine whether an employee with no principal workplace has a tax home or is an itinerant.
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Tax calendar
Fall 2019
Newsletter: Business Matters
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 273
Abstract: This calendar notes important tax deadlines for the fourth quarter of 2019.
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Mortgage matters: To pay down or not to pay down
Fall 2019
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Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 282
Abstract: If you’re a homeowner and have some extra cash after paying the monthly bills, should you use it to pay down your mortgage or invest those dollars in the stock market? This brief article expresses some thoughts on this age-old question.
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Cost segregation studies can benefit business owners
Fall 2019
Newsletter: Business Matters
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 316
Abstract: Any business owner who’s acquired, constructed or substantially improved a building this year — or even in previous years — should read up on the tax benefits of a cost segregation study. This article explains how undertaking one may lead to accelerated depreciation deductions, which reduce current taxes and boost cash flow.
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Is “bunching” medical expenses still feasible in 2019?
Fall 2019
Newsletter: Business Matters
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 374
Abstract: Among the most important impacts of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is its increase of the standard deduction. This article explains how the increase has affected the strategy of “bunching” deductible medical expenses into one year to save tax dollars.
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Step carefully with loans betwixt a business and its owner
Fall 2019
Newsletter: Business Matters
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Word count: 541
Abstract: It’s common for owners of closely held businesses to transfer money into and out of the company. But it’s critical to make such transfers properly or risk unwanted IRS attention. This article explains how and why a transfer should be defined as a loan — not as compensation or a distribution.
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Tax calendar
Summer 2019
Newsletter: Business Matters
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 222
Abstract: This calendar notes important tax deadlines for the second and third quarters of 2019.