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Maximize your business’s 2017 tax savings – Claim all the breaks you’re entitled to when filing your return
Winter 2018
Newsletter: Management & Tax Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 779
Abstract: Even after 2017 draws to a close, there are still moves business owners can make to save on 2017 taxes. One is to be sure to claim all the tax deductions and tax credits they’re allowed to make. This article highlights some of these areas, including fixed asset purchases, domestic production activities, the research tax credit and the Work Opportunity tax credit. A sidebar briefly discusses how employers might be able to lower their 2017 tax bill by making deductible contributions to employee 401(k), SEP or profit-sharing plan accounts.
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Income for life – Annuities have distinct advantages — but risks as well
September / October 2014
Newsletter: Planning for Prosperity / Wealth Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 779
Abstract: An annuity is an investment product that delivers a steady income stream for the remainder of one’s life or for a specified term, but it’s important to understand the differences between annuities and other types of financial products. Annuities have some distinct advantages and disadvantages. This article poses questions that one should consider before buying an annuity and notes the different types that are available. Though they provide some measure of retirement security, annuities have some trade-offs, including costs and liquidity.
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Age-related remarks lead employer to court
March / April 2014
Newsletter: Employment Law Briefing
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 779
Abstract: Quips, wisecracks and verbal repartee can all play a role in a productive workplace. But when remarks turn inappropriate, even stray ones can have legal repercussions. This article looks at one case in which a terminated employee claimed discrimination based on age-related remarks from a supervisor. Johnson v. Securitas Security Services, No. 12–2129, Aug. 26, 2013 (8th Cir.)
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Why patients change doctors … and what you can do about it
Winter 2013
Newsletter: Rx for Practice Management / Practice Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 779
Abstract: While it’s somewhat common for doctors to “fire” uncooperative or nonpaying patients, the reverse can happen, too: Patients can become dissatisfied with their current doctors and switch to new ones. Obviously, this isn’t good for a physician’s pocketbook or reputation. This article lists seven reasons why patients switch to a new doctor and offers suggestions for fixing these problems.
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A new safe harbor – IRS floats a solution for dealing with bankrupt QIs
July / August 2010
Newsletter: Real Estate Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 779
Abstract: Recently, the IRS released a revenue procedure that provides a “safe harbor” for certain taxpayers who initiated deferred like-kind exchanges under Internal Revenue Code Section 1031 but failed to complete the exchanges. Revenue Procedure 2010-14 applies when the qualified intermediaries (QIs) have filed for bankruptcy and defaulted on their obligations to acquire and transfer replacement property. Under the procedure, covered taxpayers aren’t required to recognize taxable gain on such exchanges until they receive payment attributable to the relinquished property. This article examines the details, while a sidebar looks at one case in which a taxpayer hoped to avoid Sec. 1031’s related-party rule by using a QI.
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Shippers beware – Common problems with cargo insurance
Winter 2010
Newsletter: Manufacturer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 779
Abstract: Manufacturers know that cargo insurance is vital when it comes to moving valuable products and machinery. But many have found, often too late, that their coverage isn’t sufficient, leaving them with lost or damaged goods and little or no compensation. The policies often have an “endorsements” section that prevents the carrier from being held liable in many scenarios. And a broker’s “contingency cargo liability” policy offers little protection to a shipper. For that purpose, a “shipper’s interest” cargo insurance policy fills the bill.
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Valuation methodology – The market approach proves informative, challenging
Summer 2009
Newsletter: Valuation Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 779
Abstract: When helping to take a business to market (or helping someone buy a business), appraisers often employ the market approach. Unlike the other two primary valuation methods, the income and asset approaches, the market approach looks to similar businesses to estimate a company’s fair market value. This article reviews the market approach as well as two variations on it, the transaction method and the guideline public company method.
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What’s your optimal sales staff level?
Summer 2008
Newsletter: Auto Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 779
Abstract: It’s easy to keep adding employees when sales are high. After all, there’s plenty of work to do and profits to go around. But things change in a down market. There’s no time like the present to review your staffing levels — monitoring this variable is critical to holding your expenses in check.
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Daubert study highlights expert witness vulnerabilities
July / August 2008
Newsletter: Advocate's Edge / Litigation Support
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 779
Abstract: Since the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1999 decision in Kumho Tire v. Carmichael extended the Daubert criteria for admissibility of expert scientific testimony, federal and state courts have heard more challenges to financial expert testimony. A PricewaterhouseCoopers study of post-Kumho challenges to financial experts from 2000 through 2006 identifies trends that attorneys may be able to leverage when submitting expert testimony. This article talks about the study’s findings and how they can be used to prevent expert testimony from being excluded.