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Offering summer job opportunities? Double-check child labor laws
April 2023
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 479
Abstract: Spring has sprung — and summer isn’t far off. For businesses that typically hire minors for summer jobs, it’s a good idea to brush up on child labor laws. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division recently announced that it’s stepping up efforts to identify child labor violations in the Salt Lake City area. The news serves as a good reminder to companies nationwide about the many details involved in employing children.
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In your own words – A letter of instruction complements a will
May / June 2021
Newsletter: Tax Impact
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 479
Abstract: A smart estate plan should leave no doubt as to one’s intentions. Writing a letter of instruction can go a long way toward clearly communicating all of one’s thoughts and wishes. This article explains that the letter, unlike a valid will, isn’t legally binding, but can be valuable to surviving family members.
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Bank Wire – Growing pains: What if your bank’s assets cross the $500 million and $1 billion thresholds?
Summer 2018
Newsletter: Community Banking Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 479
Abstract: This summary of recent developments in banking looks at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act rules for banks with assets between $500 million and $1 billion, including the fact that such banks must provide audited comparative financial statements to the relevant federal regulator and comply with stricter auditor independence standards. The article also discusses whether marijuana businesses can provide opportunities for community banks, and lists some red flags for possible disaster-relief fraud.
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Partial restoration of lost Social Security benefits
September 2013
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 479
Abstract: If one begins receiving Social Security retirement benefits prior to reaching his or her full benefit retirement age, benefits will be reduced when income exceeds a certain threshold ($15,120 in 2013). However, those lost benefits are partially restored upon reaching full retirement age. This is known as the adjustment to the reduction factor. This article offers an example showing how the adjustment works.
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The measure of your success: 4 key financial metrics for physicians
Summer 2012
Newsletter: Vital Signs
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 479
Abstract: All financial data are not created equal, and some metrics provide more bang for the buck than others. This article describes four of the most important metrics for monitoring a practice’s financial health: days in receivable outstanding, percentage of receivables over 120 days, net collection rate and denial rate.
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Newsbits
Spring 2012
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 479
Abstract: This issue’s “Newsbits” describes how such nonprofits as the Salvation Army have begun shifting to digital donations; a new 501(c)(4) called CForward that was recently formed to champion the economic role of nonprofits and to educate and support candidates for political office; and the Celebrity Foundation Directory, featuring detailed descriptions of more than 1,700 foundations started by VIPs in the fields of business, entertainment, politics and sports.
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Lending to start-up businesses
Fall 2011
Newsletter: Community Banking Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 479
Abstract: In this down economy, it pays to be more cautious than ever when lending to start-up businesses. This article reviews some of the factors to look for when a potential customer walks in the door — and what to require of the borrower. Specifically, bankers should consider the business’s industry and the entrepreneur’s qualifications and objectivity. Then they should determine what the benchmarks for success will be and ensure that they’ll be getting timely and reliable financial data.
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Tax Tips – IRS rethinks position on uncertain tax positions – Maintenance vs. capital improvement: Are you overpaying taxes? – Don’t overlook reinvested dividends
March / April 2011
Newsletter: Tax Impact
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 479
Abstract: In this issue’s “Tax Tips,” we discuss revised IRS rules that require some companies to report uncertain tax positions (UTPs) on their tax returns using Schedule UTP; why it’s necessary to distinguish between maintenance and capital improvement expenses to save taxes; and the importance of tracking reinvested dividends to avoid paying tax on them twice.
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Tax Tips – Failure to maintain W-9s can cost your business – Deduct estate tax on inherited IRA – Don’t overlook reinvested dividends
November / December 2010
Newsletter: Tax Impact
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 479
Abstract: This issue’s “Tax Tips” section discusses why failing to maintain W-9 forms can be costly for a business; points out the deductibility of estate taxes that can be attributed to assets from an inherited IRA; and shows why it’s important to track reinvested dividends to avoid paying tax on them twice.
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What constitutes salary for FLSA overtime rules?
May / June 2009
Newsletter: Employment Law Briefing
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 479
Abstract: That was the question before the Second Circuit when a mortgage underwriter claimed she was entitled to overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act even though she was salaried. The Second Circuit held that she was ineligible for overtime pay because the employer never reduced her base salary, and any reductions because of excessive errors or failure to meet productivity targets didn’t affect her base salary. Havey v. Homebound Mortgage Inc., 547 F.3d 158 (2d Cir. 2008)