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3 ways your business can uncover cost cuts
May 2024
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 490
Abstract: Every business wants to cut costs, but it sure isn’t easy. We’re talking about clear and substantial ways to lower expenses, thereby strengthening cash flow and giving you a better shot at strong profitability. Obvious places to slash costs — such as wages, benefits and overhead — often aren’t viable options because the very stability of the operation may depend on them. But there might be other ways to lower expenses if a business owner digs deeply enough. Here are three ways to perhaps uncover some cost-cutting opportunities.
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Weighing the pros and cons of LTC insurance
August 2023
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 490
Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath have significantly affected our lives in many ways that are still playing out. For example, the pandemic has served as a reminder of how difficult an unexpected medical crisis may be to manage financially. This article explores the pros and cons of one potential safeguard against such risk: long-term care insurance.
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Careful tax planning required for incentive stock options
February 2020
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 490
Abstract: Incentive stock options are a popular form of compensation for executives and other key employees. They’re a nice perk, but careful tax planning is required because of the complex rules that apply. This article discusses their advantages and offers some tips on managing the tax impact on the 2019 tax year, as well as in the future.
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Deducting business losses for pass-through entities
May 2019
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 490
Abstract: It’s not uncommon for businesses to sometimes generate tax losses. But the tax law limits deductible losses in some situations, and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act limits them even further for pass-through entities. This article explains how and why the rules have changed following tax law reform.
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Making 2017 retirement plan contributions in 2018
February 2018
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 490
Abstract: The clock is ticking down to the tax filing deadline. The good news is that individuals may still be able to save on their impending 2017 tax bills by making contributions to certain retirement plans. This article looks at deadlines, limits and phaseout ranges for traditional and Roth IRAs, while also noting some important info about SEPs.
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Bad debts aren’t always bad news
November 2017
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 490
Abstract: No business owner goes out of his or her way to acquire a bad debt. But they’re not always bad news. This article discusses how a company may be able to write off the uncollectible amount for tax purposes.
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Who’s to blame? Court equitably apportions fiduciary misdeeds
February / March 2017
Newsletter: Employee Benefits Update
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 490
Abstract: When a fiduciary breach occurs, some fiduciaries may be more culpable than others. And when that’s the case, the court can order those parties to indemnify other fiduciaries who were, despite their technical status as fiduciaries, without blame. This article summarizes a recent case of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit where the court equitably apportioned relief in a fiduciary duty setting.
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The “Internet of Things” is changing the real estate industry
July / August 2016
Newsletter: Real Estate Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 490
Abstract: The “Internet of Things” generally refers to the networking of physical objects — such as mobile devices, vehicles and buildings — embedded with electronics, software, sensors and Internet connectivity to collect, exchange and apply data. This article looks into how the Internet of Things is changing commercial and residential real estate.
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Material participation key to deducting LLC and LLP losses
March / April 2014
Newsletter: Tax Impact
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 490
Abstract: A limited liability company (LLC) or a limited liability partnership (LLP) offers liability protection and flexibility as well as tax advantages. But, until recently, they also had a significant tax disadvantage: The IRS used to treat all LLC and LLP owners as limited partners for purposes of the passive activity loss (PAL) rules, limiting the owners’ ability to deduct losses in the current year. But this article explains that LLC and LLP owners can now be treated as general partners. This makes it easier for them to deduct losses, because they can meet any one of seven “material participation” tests to avoid passive treatment.
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Generous and tax-savvy – Following IRS rules on charitable gifts
Spring 2014
Newsletter: Business Matters
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 490
Abstract: To claim an income tax deduction or reduce the size of a taxable estate with charitable gifts, it’s important to carefully follow IRS rules specifying what’s partly or completely deductible. This article discusses vetting charities and keeping good records. It also covers two types of trusts designed to help people make tax-advantaged charitable gifts.
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6 common procurement fraud schemes
September / October 2012
Newsletter: Valuation & Litigation Briefing / Litigation & Valuation Report
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 490
Abstract: The terms “procurement fraud” and “vendor fraud” are often used interchangeably. But procurement fraud encompasses a broad range of schemes, some of which don’t involve vendors. This article lists six common schemes and some red flags to look for.
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Unreliable data could doom your next divorce case
July / August 2012
Newsletter: Advocate's Edge / Litigation Support
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 490
Abstract: This article examines a recent divorce dispute that illustrates how unreliable data can undermine an expert’s estimate. When a divorcing couple disagreed about the value of the business owned by the husband and his brother, the husband’s expert lowered his final estimate after making calculations based on the brother’s forecast. But an appeals court decided that a valuation “based on an off-the-cuff forecast by a nonexpert” didn’t provide a more accurate value than that generated exclusively from historical figures.
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Putting AIA contract language to the test
November / December 2009
Newsletter: Construction Law Briefing
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 490
Abstract: American Institute of Architects (AIA) contracts have been put to use in many a job, and their language is well battle-tested in court. But that hasn’t stopped the occasional party from trying its luck against an AIA clause. In this case, a property insurer that wasn’t a party to the construction contract sought to impose a loss on a contractor’s liability insurance company — despite the existence of an AIA subrogation waiver.
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Ask the Advisor – Q: What is a fairness opinion and do I need one?
June / July 2008
Newsletter: Merger & Acquisition Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 490
Abstract: This column explains how a fairness opinion assesses whether a transaction is fair to shareholders and others involved by comparing the deal with similar ones and evaluating any meaningful differences. Although buyers and sellers use these opinions to shield themselves from shareholder lawsuits, the article cautions that they are not foolproof against litigation, nor do they necessarily reflect the full value of a proposed deal.