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Disclosure of foreign accounts: 4 facts about FATCA
May 2016
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 392
Abstract: The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) requires certain U.S. taxpayers who have interests in “specified foreign financial assets” to provide information to the IRS. This article offers four facts about FATCA, such as which assets need to be reported and who might be exempt from the law’s requirements.
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Don’t forget depreciation breaks for your company’s real property
May 2016
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 493
Abstract: Business owners hear plenty about depreciation-related tax breaks. But, often, such discussions focus only on the tax benefits of buying assets such as heavy equipment, office furniture and computers. This article offers up a detailed reminder that the Internal Revenue Code also allows depreciation breaks for a company’s real property.
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Juggling family wealth management is no trick
May 2016
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 553
Abstract: Preserving and managing family wealth requires addressing a number of major issues. Juggling these competing demands is no trick. Rather, doing so requires a carefully thought-out family wealth management plan. This article describes many of the foundational aspects of such a strategy.
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A product/services remix could get your sales moving
April 2016
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
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
April 2016
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 101
Abstract: This article notes a couple of important tax deadlines for the second quarter of 2016.
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Could your debt relief turn into a tax defeat?
April 2016
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
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
April 2016
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
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
April 2016
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
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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Run a business “on the side”? Make sure it’s no hobby
March 2016
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 265
Abstract: A business that’s run “on the side” might not be a business at all in the eyes of the IRS. To ensure some pursuits are really businesses — and not mere hobbies intended primarily to offset other income — the IRS enforces what are commonly referred to as the “hobby loss” rules. This brief article looks at the details.
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Why you might want to not claim your child as a dependent
March 2016
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 409
Abstract: Understandably, many parents get in the habit of claiming their children as dependents on their federal tax returns. But there is a valid reason to break the habit. This article explores the concept of not claiming a child as a dependent so he or she can qualify for a valuable tax credit related to higher education.
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5 things to know about substantiating donations
March 2016
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
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Word count: 478
Abstract: There are virtually countless charitable organizations to which one might donate. But, no matter the donation, the individual making the contribution will need documentation. This article provides five important points about substantiating donations.
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Walk the PATH to tax savings for 2015
March 2016
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 572
Abstract: Many taxpayers expect to encounter a few roadblocks while traversing their preferred tax-saving avenues. Fortunately, tax extenders legislation signed into law this past December may make filing a little easier this year. This article walks through just a few highlights of the PATH Act — including pertinent provisions for both individuals and businesses. A sidebar notes that the provision allowing older taxpayers to make direct contributions from their IRA to qualified charities is now permanent.
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Married filers, the choice is yours
February 2016
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 206
Abstract: For married couples, there’s no harm in at least considering whether to file joint or separate tax returns every year. This brief article notes potential advantages of filing jointly, but also describes circumstances under which filing separately may be the better option.
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Why flip real estate when you can exchange it?
February 2016
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 399
Abstract: Those who own real estate for investment purposes may focus on flipping it when an adequate gain has been reached. But there’s another option: exchanging it under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code. This article explains how such “like-kind” exchanges work, warning also of the complex rules and potential risks.
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Reacquainting yourself with the Roth IRA
February 2016
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
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Word count: 478
Abstract: When looking into retirement planning, many people read about Roth IRAs. But the timing isn’t always right to take on one of these arrangements. This article recommends getting reacquainted with the Roth IRA — including its concept, contribution limits and conversion rules.
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Good eats, tax breaks: Deducting employee meal costs
February 2016
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 546
Abstract: One thing about human resources — they need to eat. Just about every employer encounters situations in which it needs to provide meals to its employees. This article discusses the latest tax rules for deducting these costs. A sidebar looks at the advantages and tax impact of establishing an employee cafeteria.