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3 year end tax developments to consider
November / December 2010
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 436
Abstract: Tax law uncertainty has been making planning a challenge. This article looks at three developments that may require action before year end: Section 179 expensing, a retention credit offered under the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act, and a potential individual income tax rate increase.
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No shortcuts: Quick fixes won’t solve money problems
July / August 2010
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 436
Abstract: In response to dire times, many construction company owners may look for quick fixes to tide them over until the economy recovers or at least until the next big project comes along. Yet this thought process can be extremely dangerous; amending and extending loan terms, for example, can become a vicious cycle in which interest rates increase and debts become insurmountable. Long-term thinking will include asking specific questions about the business to reassess overall strategy and implement system fixes.
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Construction Success Story – Contractor reaches for his slice of Recovery Act pie
May / June 2010
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 436
Abstract: A soft economy, as well as the prospect of snagging a piece of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) pie, prompted a small midwestern contractor with little experience in government jobs to consider expanding into the public sector. While the lure of ARRA dollars was strong, he met with his financial advisor to determine whether an investment in government bidding could yield an appropriate return. Together, they developed a targeted approach.
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5 common vendor fraud schemes to watch out for
Winter 2010
Newsletter: Expert / Valuation & Litigation Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 436
Abstract: These are busy times for fraud investigators, with businesses more concerned than ever about protecting their bottom lines. One way a company’s profits could suffer is if it’s struck by vendor fraud. But by recognizing the signs of this crime and initiating a timely investigation, businesses can minimize the resulting losses. If vendor fraud or another fraudulent scheme is suspected, a fraud expert’s involvement is critical. There are five common schemes to watch out for.
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For What It’s Worth: Valuation in the Courts – FAMILY’s FLP foibles serve as a cautionary tale
Summer 2009
Newsletter: Expert / Valuation & Litigation Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 436
Abstract: If there’s a silver lining to a gloomy economy, it may be the estate planning opportunities that arise. Currently, many wealthy individuals are creating family limited partnerships (FLPs) to take advantage of lower market values and slowed transaction activity. But they must be structured carefully to avoid IRS challenge, as one family found out in Estate of Thelma G. Hurford v. Commissioner.