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Flying high with a drone while staying grounded about the risks
Summer 2023
Newsletter: On-Site
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 453
Abstract: Many people enjoy using drones for taking cool videos and scoring points on social media. Contractors, however, have many actual and viable business uses for these high-flying tech devices. This article offers a bird’s-eye view of the current state of drone usage in the construction industry, including the potential benefits and risks.
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Flying high with a drone while staying grounded about the risks
July / August 2023
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 453
Abstract: Many people enjoy using drones for taking cool videos and scoring points on social media. Contractors, however, have many actual and viable business uses for these high-flying tech devices. This article offers a bird’s-eye view of the current state of drone usage in the construction industry, including the potential benefits and risks.
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Why contractors should care about ESG
Spring 2023
Newsletter: Construction Industry Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 453
Abstract: Every business owner is at least somewhat aware of today’s expectations regarding sustainability, employee wellness and running an ethically sound company. However, that pressure is intensifying. This article addresses the rising trend of environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices; how ESG applies to construction businesses; and why it matters.
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New law upgrades home energy credits
February / March 2023
Newsletter: Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 453
Abstract: The new Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), signed in August of 2022, rewards homeowners for going green. This article explains that taxpayers now may qualify for either or both of two enhanced tax credits: the “residential clean energy credit” (previously the energy-efficient property credit) and the “energy-efficient home improvement credit” (previously the “nonbusiness energy property credit”). The article offers a brief overview of both credits.
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Fast write-offs for start-up costs
Year End 2022
Newsletter: Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 453
Abstract: It can be expensive to launch a business today, but new business owners may be able to deduct some start-up costs in the first year of operation. The trick is to get the business up and running before the end of the year. This article discusses a special tax law break that may be helpful to start-up businesses if they qualify.
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The lowdown on qualified charitable distributions
April / May 2020
Newsletter: Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 453
Abstract: Qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) can help people use their required minimum distributions (RMDs) to support worthwhile organizations while excluding the amounts from their taxable income. This article explains the advantages of doing so, including the ability to stay under various income-based phaseouts and thresholds that can reduce other tax benefits or trigger certain taxes. The article lists the rules for QCDs, including recent changes to the age requirements.
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Construction Success Story – Cost-conscious contractor tries “print as a service”
May / June 2019
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 453
Abstract: This issue’s “Construction Success Story” features a general contractor who recently took over her father’s business and needs to upgrade the company’s print technology. Her CPA suggests exploring the possibilities of “print as a service,” an arrangement under which an outside vendor provides printers and other equipment, as well as maintenance and support, for a fee.
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Are income taxes taking a bite out of your trusts?
Spring 2019
Newsletter: Business Matters
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 453
Abstract: Anyone whose estate plan includes one or more trusts should review them before filing an income tax return. And those who have already filed should look carefully at how their trusts were affected. This article explains that trusts can be subject to the highest tax rates and suggests three ways to soften the blow.
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Are income taxes taking a bite out of your trusts?
April 2019
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 453
Abstract: Anyone whose estate plan includes one or more trusts should review them before filing an income tax return. And those who have already filed should look carefully at how their trusts were affected. This article explains that trusts can be subject to the highest tax rates and suggests three ways to soften the blow.
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Lease accounting standard – Get ready! Deadlines are fast approaching
July / August 2018
Newsletter: Dealer Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 453
Abstract: Deadlines for adopting the new lease accounting standard (ASU No. 2016-02) that was issued two years ago are quickly approaching. If a dealership is publicly held, it must adopt the new standard by December 15, 2018, if its fiscal year begins after this date. If a dealership is nonpublic, it has an extra year to adopt the new standard — until December 15, 2019, if its fiscal year begins after this date. This article spotlights the requirements and its possible impact.
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Lease accounting standard – Get ready! Deadlines are fast approaching
Summer 2018
Newsletter: Auto Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 453
Abstract: Deadlines for adopting the new lease accounting standard (ASU No. 2016-02) that was issued two years ago are quickly approaching. If a dealership is publicly held, it must adopt the new standard by December 15, 2018, if its fiscal year begins after this date. If a dealership is nonpublic, it has an extra year to adopt the new standard — until December 15, 2019, if its fiscal year begins after this date. This article spotlights the requirements and its possible impact.
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Slutsky v. Slutsky – Experts battle over value of law firm in New Jersey divorce
January / February 2018
Newsletter: Valuation & Litigation Briefing / Litigation & Valuation Report
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 453
Abstract: The appropriate treatment of goodwill in divorce cases varies from state to state, requiring experts to consult with legal counsel. The value of goodwill is subject to equitable distribution in New Jersey, similar to the treatment of goodwill in several other jurisdictions. This article summarizes a recent New Jersey court of appeals case that serves as a primer for valuing a partnership interest in a law firm, including the goodwill component. It explains why the appellate court reversed and remanded this case to the trial court. Slutsky v. Slutsky, N.J. Sup. Ct., App. Div., Nos. A-5829-13T1, A-2813-14T1, Aug. 8, 2017
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Buy-sell agreements: How to cover all the (valuation) bases
July / August 2017
Newsletter: Viewpoint on Value
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 453
Abstract: Every business with more than one owner needs a buy-sell agreement to handle voluntary and involuntary ownership transfers. This article explains why it’s important to update the agreement regularly and address all of the valuation issues that may arise.
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Practical Perspectives: Key financial issues for you and your family – House buyers find that tax breaks begin at home
October / November 2016
Newsletter: Trendlines
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 453
Abstract: This issue’s “Practical Perspectives” introduces Monty and Felice, who have bought a house after years of living as apartment dwellers. The couple wanted to get some specifics on how to grapple with the financial challenges of homeownership, so they sat down with their CPA, who explained how recent legislation offers two tax-saving opportunities: energy property upgrades and mortgage-related relief.
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Valuation in the courts – Do discounts apply to real estate holding corporations?
July / August 2013
Newsletter: Advocate's Edge / Litigation Support
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 453
Abstract: Discounts for lack of marketability (DLOM) aren’t unusual when a business or real estate is valued. But what about when a business that holds real estate is valued? Can DLOMs be applied to both the real estate and the corporation? Yes, according to one New York court — and that discount should account for built-in gains. This article summarizes the case.
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Construction Success Story – Beware the downside to downsizing
July / August 2010
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 453
Abstract: In this issue’s “Construction Success Story,” we look at a struggling general contractor who asked his financial advisor about the potential downside to layoffs. She pointed out reasons that layoffs might hurt him in the long term, and discussed ways the contractor could retain his best employees.