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Why a nonqualified deferred comp plan may be right for you
April / May 2016
Newsletter: Employee Benefits Update
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 790
Abstract: What if a nonqualified deferred compensation plan (NQDCP) enabled senior managers to replace a higher proportion of their current income when they retire? While NQDCPs often are perceived as only for top executives, they may also be right for upper-level staff. This article discusses what plan sponsors need to know about NQDCPs.
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Tax Court disallows property dealer’s bad debt deduction
March / April 2016
Newsletter: Real Estate Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 790
Abstract: If a taxpayer ever had a debt go bad, he or she may have believed that they could at least get a tax deduction out of the situation. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. This article shows why one property dealer in Maryland had to learn that lesson the hard way. A sidebar explains why taxpayers should never overlook the personal bad debt deduction.
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Some for-profit business practices you should use
October / November 2012
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 790
Abstract: Nonprofits often get the best results when they use some of the most successful practices pioneered by for-profit business — one such practice being the development of a strategic plan. Many for-profit companies use “SMART” principles when setting their strategic goals. This article explains those principles and how nonprofits can apply them. It also shows how the annual budget can support strategic priorities.
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IRS makes it easier to deduct real estate activity losses
November / December 2011
Newsletter: Real Estate Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 790
Abstract: Under recently released IRS Revenue Procedure 2011-34, real estate professionals can now more easily make late elections to treat all interests in rental real estate as a single rental real estate activity. This election can help them retroactively meet material participation requirements and deduct losses, potentially generating an income tax refund. This article discusses the various requirements involved.
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Do your dependents qualify you for tax breaks?
July / August 2009
Newsletter: Planning for Prosperity / Wealth Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 790
Abstract: When you’re doing your taxes, can you count your unemployed brother-in-law as a dependent? How about your live-in niece? IRS rules say that both of the above could qualify as a dependent, under the right circumstances. For federal tax purposes, it all depends on whether that person is your “qualifying child” or, in some cases, a “qualifying relative.” This article discusses some of the criteria that can help you determine whether a child or relative may give you a tax advantage.
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Is your firm utilizing paralegals as profitably as possible?
Fall 2008
Newsletter: Law Firm Management
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 790
Abstract: Paralegals play a key role in the delivery of legal services. They also should play an important role in your firm’s plan to maximize profitability, productivity and efficiency. This article looks at how to boost the skills and knowledge of these legal professionals. (Updated 1/4/12)