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Tax Tips – Are you eligible for energy-efficiency tax breaks?
May / June 2021
Newsletter: Tax Impact
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 433
Abstract: These brief tips explain eligibility requirements for certain energy efficiency tax breaks; detail the benefits of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit; and explore the eligibility of non-itemizer taxpayers who wish to make charitable contributions.
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News for Nonprofits – COVID-19 relief benefits donors
Spring 2021
Newsletter: Nonprofit Observer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 433
Abstract: This issue’s “News for Nonprofits” highlights provisions of the December 2020 COVID-19 relief legislation that could be a boost to donors and the nonprofits they support. The feature also spotlights how the pandemic has changed planned giving trends and hurt volunteerism.
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News for Nonprofits – COVID-19 relief benefits donors
April / May 2021
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 433
Abstract: This issue’s “News for Nonprofits” highlights provisions of the December 2020 COVID-19 relief legislation that could be a boost to donors and the nonprofits they support. The feature also spotlights how the pandemic has changed planned giving trends and hurt volunteerism.
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Newsbits
Summer 2020
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 433
Abstract: This issue’s “Newsbits” spotlights study findings that examine charitable giving through a “lens of gender;” turnover projections; the absence of whistleblower policies at many organizations; and the public trust level toward nonprofits.
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Changes to Form W-4: What employers need to know
June / July 2020
Newsletter: Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 433
Abstract: The 2020 version of Form W-4 (the Employee Withholding Certificate) is designed both to be more accurate and reflect changes from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). For instance, the new form eliminated the line where employees enter the number of allowances because it was tied to personal exemptions, which the TCJA suspended. This article explains what employers should know about these changes to help smooth the way for their employees.
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Newsbits
Winter 2020
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 433
Abstract: This issue’s “Newsbits” highlights “good news” giving trends for donor-advised funds and a disturbing pattern of fundraising professionals leaving nonprofits in significant numbers. The feature also spotlights the recent stagnant growth of community foundation assets.
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News for Nonprofits
Year End 2019
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 433
Abstract: This issue’s “News for Nonprofits” spotlights uneven distribution of nonprofits in the nation, a study examining women donors, disaster-related giving trends, and a charitable deduction drop.
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Watch out for joint employer rule
Spring 2019
Newsletter: Construction Industry Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 433
Abstract: Construction is an inherently collaborative enterprise. But contractors who exercise control over the employees of subcontractors or other parties — or reserve the right to exercise such control — risk being ensnared by the so-called “joint employer rule.” This article discusses the rule and how recent legal machinations have put it in flux.
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Bank Wire – Guidance permits high LTV lending programs in distressed communities
Winter 2018
Newsletter: Community Banking Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 433
Abstract: This summary of recent developments in banking looks at recent OCC guidance that permits national banks to establish programs for originating higher loan-to-value (LTV) loans in communities targeted for revitalization. In addition, it notes that small and midsize businesses are willing to switch banks to obtain mobile banking and digital services. And it points out that using an automatic telephone dialing system to make calls or texts to consumers’ cell phones, without prior express consent, is largely prohibited by the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
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Spotlight on damages – Experts shouldn’t assume causation
November / December 2017
Newsletter: Valuation & Litigation Briefing / Litigation & Valuation Report
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 433
Abstract: Many attorneys see causation as a legal issue that’s outside a financial expert’s body of knowledge and expect their financial expert to simply accept a plaintiff’s theory of causation. This article explains why this reasoning may be flawed and provides a real-life example of how failure to distinguish damages caused by the defendant from other types of business losses puts an expert’s testimony at risk for being excluded. American Aerial Services v. Terex USA, LLC, No. 2:12-cv-00361-JDL, U.S. Dist. Ct., D. Maine (April 29, 2015)
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Ready, set, sell – 4 ways to add value before selling a business
May / June 2017
Newsletter: Viewpoint on Value
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 433
Abstract: Business owners typically want to maximize the selling price when it’s time to cash out — and buyers may be willing to pay top dollar if the company is positioned for future growth. This article discusses how valuation experts can help owners understand their strengths and weaknesses, allowing them to boost bargaining strength with potential buyers over the long run.
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Think twice before tapping into your retirement savings
March / April 2017
Newsletter: Planning for Prosperity / Wealth Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 433
Abstract: IRAs and employer-provided retirement plans discourage early withdrawals with steep penalties. But sometimes an early withdrawal may be necessary to meet immediate financial needs. This article argues that such actions should only be taken as a last resort.
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Payer contracts – How to drive a hard bargain
Spring 2016
Newsletter: Rx for Practice Management / Practice Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 433
Abstract: Practices often allow their payer contracts to renew automatically each year without re-examining the terms. But that can be a bad mistake. This article discusses why it’s important to understand all of the practice’s contracts, individually and comparatively.
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Social media tips for manufacturers
Spring 2016
Newsletter: Manufacturer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 433
Abstract: Social media can be an inexpensive, but effective, way to market products and brands. This article shows how some trendsetting manufacturers have successfully integrated LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter into their marketing campaigns to drive more traffic to their websites, build brand loyalty and attract new talent.
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Construction Success Story – Creating an employee wellness program
May / June 2015
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 433
Abstract: In this issue’s “Construction Success Story,” we meet a frustrated general contractor who was doing everything he could to run a successful company yet still suffered lackluster profitability. His financial advisor noticed that employee absences and escalating health care costs could be partly to blame. So, together, they looked into creating an employee wellness program.
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Using an IC-DISC to lower taxes
Spring 2015
Newsletter: Manufacturer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 433
Abstract: Manufacturers and distributors who export products should consider the use of an interest charge domestic international sales corporation (IC-DISC) to reduce their tax burden. This article answers some frequently asked questions about this strategy.