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Deducting charitable gifts depends on a variety of factors
March 2019
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 486
Abstract: Whether they’re planning to claim charitable deductions on a 2018 return or make donations for 2019, it’s important for taxpayers to know how much they’re allowed to deduct. This article provides details on different types of charitable gifts and discusses concepts to consider when planning for future giving.
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Surviving — and thriving — in a changing practice landscape
Winter 2018
Newsletter: Rx for Practice Management / Practice Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 486
Abstract: Health care reform and declining reimbursements in many specialties have created increasing stress and uncertainty for physicians in private practice, often leading them to shift to hospital or medical practice employment. This article offers physicians some tips for navigating the current complex medical world, whether in private practice or employed. The article stresses the need for physicians to educate themselves about the options to ensure their practices thrive and grow.
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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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Should you outsource your company’s HR function?
Winter 2015
Newsletter: Business Matters
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 486
Abstract: In recent years, HR administration has become a broad and complex function that includes everything from hiring and firing to filing workers’ compensation claims. A smaller company might find itself lacking the resources to handle all of these complex tasks, or the willingness to develop the necessary expertise. This article discusses the benefits — and possible pitfalls — of outsourcing the HR function.
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Tips for administering your company’s 401(k) plan
Summer 2014
Newsletter: Business Matters
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 486
Abstract: Offering a 401(k) plan can help a company recruit and retain quality employees, but it requires adherence to stringent rules and maintenance requirements. Effective administration involves a team of professionals from inside and outside the company. As this article explains, they’re responsible for ensuring that the plan doesn’t discriminate in favor of highly compensated employees and for knowing whether and when to make plan changes.
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Year end tax planning: Prepare now and possibly save later
Fall 2013
Newsletter: Business Matters
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 486
Abstract: Fall is the ideal time to begin the year end tax planning process. Taxpayers should start gathering income and deduction records now so they’ll know where they stand and what actions they might want to take to minimize their 2013 tax bill. This article discusses several tax-reduction strategies, while a sidebar offers a tax planning checklist of records to gather.
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Tax Tips
September / October 2012
Newsletter: Tax Impact
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 486
Abstract: This issue’s “Tax Tips” discusses new tax provisions that are scheduled to go into effect in 2013, now that the Supreme Court has upheld the 2010 health care law. It also reveals that local lodging expenses can be deductible under certain circumstances, and notes a Supreme Court decision that an overstatement of basis is not a “substantial omission” of income.
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Internal controls: Make your list and check it twice
Summer 2012
Newsletter: Nonprofit Observer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 486
Abstract: Nonprofits that don’t exercise constant vigilance in adhering to internal controls open the door for fraud. This article discusses how nonprofits can reduce the risk of fraud by regularly reviewing and updating their internal controls and concentrating their energies on the biggest risks. It also advises active oversight on the part of nonprofit boards.
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Measuring per-attorney overhead
Summer 2010
Newsletter: Law Firm Management
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 486
Abstract: Successful law firms closely monitor their revenues and profitability, both firmwide and by attorney. But the need to allocate overhead can make it difficult to truly assess per-attorney profitability, thereby undermining compensation and related decisions. This article discusses the allocation of direct and indirect costs, and illustrates how a weighted system can help law firms capture more accurate per-attorney overhead and profitability figures.
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“Little” subcontracts can turn into big problems
July / August 2008
Newsletter: Construction Law Briefing
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 486
Abstract: Sometimes a company with a comparatively small portion of work on a project can have an inordinately negative impact on job progress. When this situation arises, the language of subcontract provisions will often determine the general contractor’s ability to mitigate the losses caused by the subcontractor’s performance problems. This article looks at a recent Maryland case involving precisely this issue.