Business Matters
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A product/services remix could get your sales moving
Spring 2016
Newsletter: Business Matters
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 275
Abstract: Every business needs to regularly remix its line of products or services. This brief article suggests looking deeper into the causes of sales slowdowns to determine how to find just the right balance.
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Tax calendar
Spring 2016
Newsletter: Business Matters
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 101
Abstract: This article provides a list of important tax deadlines for the second quarter of 2016.
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Could your debt relief turn into a tax defeat?
Spring 2016
Newsletter: Business Matters
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 543
Abstract: Restructuring debt has become a common approach to personal financial management. But many people fail to realize that there’s often a tax impact to debt relief. This article provides an overview of cancellation-of-debt income.
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Training day: Reimbursing employees’ education expenses
Spring 2016
Newsletter: Business Matters
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 611
Abstract: Area colleges and trade schools often provide a great source of education in professional development. And companies that reimburse employees for their education expenses (and employees who receive such reimbursements) may be able to reap valuable tax savings. This article explains the two primary options for doing so and notes the value of training in employee hiring and retention.
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Go, save green with sustainable tax breaks
Spring 2016
Newsletter: Business Matters
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 447
Abstract: Many people want to do something, however small, to contribute to a healthier environment. With the passage of the PATH Act late last year, a couple of specific ways to go green and claim a tax break have been made permanent or extended. This article takes a closer look at each.
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Tax calendar
Winter 2016
Newsletter: Business Matters
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 507
Abstract: This article provides a list of important tax deadlines for the first quarter of 2016.
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Consolidate accounts and simplify your financial life
Winter 2016
Newsletter: Business Matters
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 188
Abstract: Many people accumulate multiple bank, investment and other financial accounts over the years. Managing this myriad of money-related data entails much time and energy, making personal financial management all the more difficult. This brief article explains why consolidating accounts is beneficial and offers some tips on doing so.
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Hoping to grow your business? Start with the financing
Winter 2016
Newsletter: Business Matters
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 383
Abstract: Many businesses draft strategic growth plans that discuss in detail the new products or services they intend to offer, and the new markets they hope to conquer. But a strategic plan that neglects to specify the funding for these initiatives is likely doomed to fail. This article discusses some of the issues involved in using equity and debt to finance business growth.
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How you can help prevent tax-related identity theft
Winter 2016
Newsletter: Business Matters
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 362
Abstract: Tax preparation software, e-filing and increased availability of personal data have made tax-related identity theft increasingly easy to perpetrate. This article reveals how tax-identity thieves carry out their crimes and discusses a new IRS program intended to fight back.
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Road rules: Deducting business travel expenses
Winter 2016
Newsletter: Business Matters
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 534
Abstract: Those who travel for business want to ensure that the expenses they incur while doing so are tax deductible. IRS rules are strict, and improperly substantiated deductions can be costly. This article explains the “away from home” rule, which expenses may qualify for a deduction and how an employer-offered accountable plan generally works.
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How advisory boards can benefit family businesses
Fall 2015
Newsletter: Business Matters
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 188
Abstract: Even successful family businesses can become insular, impaired by conflict or in need of fresh perspectives. As this short article argues, an advisory board made up of professionals from outside the business can help. The ideal board composition and types of advice members can provide are described.
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Is there an accountable plan in your company’s future?
Fall 2015
Newsletter: Business Matters
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 392
Abstract: An accountable plan can help companies operate more tax-efficiently — and attract and keep good employees. This article outlines the advantages of using an accountable plan rather than the per diem method of handling business expense reimbursements. It also explains what the IRS requires of a plan for it to be considered accountable.
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Protect your retirement assets from creditors
Fall 2015
Newsletter: Business Matters
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 529
Abstract: Bankruptcy or an adverse judgment in a lawsuit could threaten an individual’s retirement savings. That’s why it’s important to know which types of retirement accounts generally offer protection from creditors — and which ones are vulnerable. This article covers employer-sponsored and IRA retirement plans. A sidebar suggests that IRA account holders who want to protect their heirs from bankruptcy claims consider setting up an IRA trust.
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Planning for the AMT – A proactive approach can limit your tax liability
Fall 2015
Newsletter: Business Matters
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 493
Abstract: Taxpayers who have come close to triggering the alternative minimum tax (AMT) in the past should start planning to minimize 2015 taxes as early as possible. This article defines the AMT and provides information on rates and available exemptions — as well as exemptions that can’t be taken under the AMT. It also suggests strategies for reducing current and future tax liability.
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Estate planning – Noncitizen spouses need special tax tools
Summer 2015
Newsletter: Business Matters
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 495
Abstract: Although U.S. citizens must pay federal gift and estate taxes on their assets, they enjoy important exemptions, exclusions and deductions — particularly if they’re passing assets to a spouse. However, different rules apply to noncitizen spouses. This article explores estate planning strategies for noncitizen residents and resident aliens. A sidebar proposes tax-efficient alternatives to the unlimited marital deduction.
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Which home renovation projects pay off?
Summer 2015
Newsletter: Business Matters
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 137
Abstract: Very few homeowners completely recover the costs of their remodeling projects. This short article looks at a few renovations — such as replacing windows and doors — that are more likely to increase the value of a home.