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Tax calendar
January 2016
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
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
January 2016
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
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
January 2016
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
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
January 2016
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
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
January 2016
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
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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Earn 5% or more on liquid assets
December 2015
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 164
Abstract: Paying off a home loan having an interest rate of 5% with one’s excess liquid assets is just like earning 5% on those funds. This short article notes the benefit of paying down debt.
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Seniors age 70½ take your required retirement distributions before year end
December 2015
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 147
Abstract: The tax laws generally require individuals with retirement accounts to take annual withdrawals beginning at age 70½. Failure to take a required withdrawal can result in a penalty of 50% of the amount not withdrawn. This short article explains why it’s usually (but not always) advisable to take a distribution before the end of the year.
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Education planning: It’s best to start early
December 2015
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 648
Abstract: The increasing costs of higher education have made education planning an important aspect of personal financial planning. However, because the actual expenditure will not be incurred for many years, it is often given a low current priority. Unfortunately, this tendency to postpone the issue may eliminate several education planning strategies that must be implemented early to be effective. This article examines the costs and discusses six methods to pay for college.
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Providing tax-free fringe benefits to employees
December 2015
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 595
Abstract: An important part of any compensation package is fringe benefits, especially tax-free ones. From an employee’s perspective, one of the most important fringe benefits is medical coverage. Disability, life, and long-term care insurance benefits are also significant to many employees. Fortunately, these types of benefits can generally be provided on a tax-free basis to employees. This article takes a look at these and other common fringe benefits.
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What you should know about capital gains and losses
December 2015
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 486
Abstract: This article offers facts about capital gains and losses, discussing concepts such as long- vs. short-term losses, carryover losses, deductible losses, net capital gain, and more.
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Job search expenses may be deductible
November 2015
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 303
Abstract: Those who are looking for a new job may incur some expenses along the way that may be deductible. This article describes some of them.
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Tips on the tax effects of divorce or separation
November 2015
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 292
Abstract: Income tax may be the last thing on one’s mind after a divorce or separation. However, these events can have a big impact on taxes. This article offers some key tax tips to keep in mind in the event of divorce or separation.
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Tax advantages of small business stock
November 2015
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 337
Abstract: A taxpayer who realizes large capital losses — but no capital gains — on sales of corporate stock owned personally will find that the tax benefit from the capital losses may have to be spread over many years in the future. However, Section 1244 is a tax provision that allows one to treat losses incurred from the sale of qualified corporate stock as an ordinary (rather than capital) loss. That’s beneficial because an ordinary loss offsets ordinary income. This article explains Section 1244 stock and what a stock must do to qualify.
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How working impacts Social Security benefits
November 2015
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 229
Abstract: A variety of considerations enter into the decision regarding when it’s best to begin collecting Social Security benefits. This article examines one such consideration: the amount that benefits will be reduced if one is still working yet starts to collect before their Social Security–designated full retirement age.
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Sorting out Employer Shared Responsibility provisions that apply to your business
November 2015
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 337
Abstract: The Affordable Care Act contains specific responsibilities for employers, but the size and structure of their workforce — small, large, or part of a group — help determine what applies. This article discusses some of the obligations that different employers face — particularly those who are considered an Applicable Large Employer (ALE).
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Why your health insurance company may ask for your Social Security Number
November 2015
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 476
Abstract: Health insurance companies may request that their policyholders provide their Social Security Number, their spouse’s number, and those of children covered by the policy. This article explains that the companies must report this information to the IRS, which needs it to verify information on one’s individual income tax return. The article also describes how policyholders should respond to their company’s request so as to avoid liability for the Affordable Care Act’s individual shared responsibility payment.