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Being prepared for an IRS audit
October 2021
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 544
Abstract: The IRS recently announced it intends to hire thousands of new employees as part of a tax-enforcement push, which could mean an uptick in audits sometime soon. The best way to survive an IRS audit is to prepare for one in advance. This article discusses what might trigger an audit, how taxpayers are likely be contacted and who can help.
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How will the IRS’s regs on donations for “consideration” affect you?
Winter 2021
Newsletter: Nonprofit Observer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 544
Abstract: The IRS has issued its final regulations on the tax treatment of transfers made to charitable entities in return for “consideration.” Among other things, the rules tackle a recent tax strategy for avoiding the limit on state and local tax deductions imposed by the TCJA. This article discusses various parts of the regulations, including programs from state and local government that provide tax credits in return for certain donations. It also addresses the IRS’s clarification of the rule that limits deductions for quid pro quo contributions.
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Now’s a good time to re-evaluate employee benefits
Fall 2020
Newsletter: On-Site
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 544
Abstract: In difficult economic times, cost cutting becomes a necessity — and employee benefits are an easy target. Yet one of the lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the value and importance of benefits. This article explores various low-cost options that contractors should consider, such as Health Savings Accounts, employee assistance plans and SEP-IRAs.
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Now’s a good time to re-evaluate employee benefits
September / October 2020
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 544
Abstract: In difficult economic times, cost cutting becomes a necessity — and employee benefits are an easy target. Yet one of the lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the value and importance of benefits. This article explores various low-cost options that contractors should consider, such as Health Savings Accounts, employee assistance plans and SEP-IRAs.
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Is it time for your business to embrace EAPs?
January / February 2019
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 544
Abstract: The construction industry is among the hardest hit by suicides and the nationwide opioid crisis. Contractors can provide relief while strengthening their own workforces by offering employee assistance plans (EAPs). This article explains how EAPs can be a cost-effective way to help employees through tough times.
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Supreme Court allows patent owner to recover lost foreign profits
Year End 2018
Newsletter: Ideas on Intellectual Property Law
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 544
Abstract: A new U.S. Supreme Court ruling brings welcome news to patent holders who have found their inventions infringed overseas. The Court held that plaintiffs can recover lost foreign profits generated by the unlawful shipping of U.S. parts abroad for assembly into an infringing product. This article reviews the extraterritorial application of federal laws as applied in this case. WesternGeco LLC v. ION Geophysical Corp., No. 16-1011, June 22, 2018, U.S.
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Year end in review – Revise your estate plan to reflect life changes during the past 12 months
November / December 2017
Newsletter: Estate Planner
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 544
Abstract: As the calendar soon turns to a new year, it’s an excellent time for a person to review his or her estate plan. Never intended to be static, the plan should be considered a work in progress. This article details specific life events that, if one or more take place, should trigger an estate plan review.
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Waivers of subrogation: Are you really protected?
Summer 2017
Newsletter: Construction Industry Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 544
Abstract: It’s common for a construction contract to contain a “waiver of subrogation” provision under “insurance requirements.” Unfortunately, these provisions are widely misunderstood. This article defines this legal concept and explains important points for contractors to keep in mind.
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Deal price doesn’t always represent fair value
May / June 2017
Newsletter: Viewpoint on Value
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 544
Abstract: In appraisal rights claims, the price paid in a merger may not represent “fair value,” especially when the deal involves related parties. This article summarizes a recent Delaware Chancery Court case, where the judge concluded that a deal price is only as reliable as the process that was used to negotiate the transaction. In the absence of a “competitive and fair auction,” the court will rely on other valuation methods instead. John Douglas Dunmire v. Farmers & Merchants Bancorp of Western Pennsylvania, Inc., 2016 Del. Ch., C.A. No. 10589-CB, Nov. 10, 2016
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8 tips for improving productivity
Spring 2015
Newsletter: Construction Industry Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 544
Abstract: In an industry as labor-intensive as construction, there are few things that can hurt a contractor’s profitability more than unproductive workers. This article offers eight tips for improving productivity, including focusing on unproductive time, conducting an activity analysis, and taking advantage of technology.
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Stopping business identity theft
November / December 2014
Newsletter: Advocate's Edge / Litigation Support
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 544
Abstract: For many business owners, their identity and their company’s identity are virtually the same, and a crook’s hijacking of the latter can have crippling effects on their personal and professional lives. This article explains the risks of business identity fraud and provides tips for preventing it, including how to enlist employees’ help.
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Get ready for tax season – A year end checklist
Fall 2014
Newsletter: Business Matters
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 544
Abstract: The end of the year is fast approaching, but there’s still time for business owners to plan to minimize tax liability. This article provides a checklist to help owners review their 2014 transactions and activities and take beneficial action before Dec. 31. It addresses items such as the impact of gains and losses, the Section 179 expensing election, and owner distributions. A sidebar discusses whether it’s advisable to switch from a calendar year to a fiscal year tax filing basis.
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Accounting for change orders – Why you need to handle them with care
Summer 2014
Newsletter: Construction Industry Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 544
Abstract: Change orders are a fact of life in the construction industry. To help ensure a project’s success, it’s critical that contractors understand the contract’s change-order-approval procedures and follow them to the letter. It’s also important to treat change orders properly for accounting purposes, especially for construction businesses that use the percentage-of-completion method. This article describes three categories of change orders and mistakes that contractors commonly make.
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To catch a thief – How dealer-owners can curtail employee theft
Winter 2014
Newsletter: Auto Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 544
Abstract: Many dealers are the victim of employee theft or dishonesty without knowing it. If strong internal controls aren’t in place, many employee indiscretions are too well hidden to attract attention. This article discusses how to perform a “mini-audit” of the business office, showroom, F&I department, parts and accessories stockroom, and service bay.
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Do your portfolio returns measure up?
May / June 2013
Newsletter: Planning for Prosperity / Wealth Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 544
Abstract: It’s disappointing to find that the value of one’s portfolio isn’t keeping pace with stock market gains. While that feeling is understandable, it’s important to make sure that performance is being measured correctly. This article examines how to evaluate the performance of investments relative to other investments or a benchmark index.
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Are your firewalls “up to code”?
November / December 2011
Newsletter: Dealer Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 544
Abstract: A Dealer Management System (DMS) is a primary tool in the everyday operation of a dealership. But could it also give data thieves access to customers’ personal information? This article discusses how important it is that a dealer evaluate its DMS firewalls — the bundled software designed to prevent Internet intruders from accessing nonpublic information. The article looks at the FTC rule designed to protect customer information on a DMS, and how firewalls accomplish this.