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Could you be hit with the Trust Fund Recovery Penalty?
April 2022
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 595
Abstract: There’s a harsh tax penalty that business owners could have to pay personally if they own or manage a business with employees. It’s called the Trust Fund Recovery Penalty and it applies to the Social Security and income taxes required to be withheld by a business from the wages of its employees. This article looks at the risk and explains how business owners, managers and other involved parties can avoid incurring the penalty.
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Title VII discrimination – When love is in the air — and a supervisor denies it
March / April 2018
Newsletter: Employment Law Briefing
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 595
Abstract: An HR manager lied about her romantic relationship with another employee and was terminated by her employer. She claimed that her employer’s questioning constituted sexual harassment under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. This article reviews the Seventh Circuit’s decision in Owens v. Old Wisconsin Sausage Company, Inc. Owens v. Old Wisconsin Sausage Company, Inc., No. 16-3875, Aug. 31, 2017 (7th Cir.)
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Making the family-owned dealership work
September / October 2017
Newsletter: Dealer Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 595
Abstract: Family comes first, as the saying goes. But when an auto dealership is a family-owned business, the scope does not end there. Family-run businesses face a host of concerns (as well as benefits) that non–family-owned businesses don’t encounter. This article highlights the upside and downside of family dealerships and discusses some key issues, such as compensation for family members and the importance of succession planning.
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Human vs. robot – Carefully weigh the pros and cons of automation
Summer 2017
Newsletter: Manufacturer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 595
Abstract: Manufacturers and distributors face rising costs of labor and benefits, burdensome government regulations and a shortage of skilled workers. Investing in automated equipment may seem like a smart alternative to relying on people. But automation can sometimes be more expensive and time-consuming than management expects. This article presents the pros and cons and explains why it’s important to crunch the numbers before automating.
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Spotlighting performance – How KPIs can keep your store on track
May / June 2017
Newsletter: Dealer Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 595
Abstract: Every dealership owner wants to know how his or her store is doing each month of the year — if not each day of the year. An objective and effective way to measure operational performance is by establishing key performance indicators and following them closely. This article discusses designing financial dashboards, involving the management team and measuring performance against peers.
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How to avoid 5 common seller mistakes
April / May 2016
Newsletter: Merger & Acquisition Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 595
Abstract: This article summarizes five common mistakes made by business sellers: poor financial reporting, overemphasizing the owner’s role, owning real estate outside the company, setting a high asking price and including personal business in the company. To avoid letting such mistakes trip up a deal, sellers are encouraged to work with experienced M&A professionals.
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Emergency! Don’t let a disaster put your firm out of business
Winter 2016
Newsletter: Law Firm Management
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 595
Abstract: For law firms, the key to surviving a natural or manmade disaster — and minimizing physical and financial damage — is to plan for it. This article provides tips on building a plan that minimizes threats, including assigning emergency responsibilities to specific individuals and regularly backing up electronic data offsite.
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Providing tax-free fringe benefits to employees
December 2015
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 595
Abstract: An important part of any compensation package is fringe benefits, especially tax-free ones. From an employee’s perspective, one of the most important fringe benefits is medical coverage. Disability, life, and long-term care insurance benefits are also significant to many employees. Fortunately, these types of benefits can generally be provided on a tax-free basis to employees. This article takes a look at these and other common fringe benefits.
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The early bird wins the case – Get appraisers involved in litigation sooner rather than later
March / April 2014
Newsletter: Viewpoint on Value
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 595
Abstract: Appraisers can be invaluable and essential expert witnesses, but they can help a case even more if engaged from the beginning — as soon as deposition questioning starts. This article offers some advice on how to ensure attorneys and others get the most out of their valuation experts. The article explains the importance of business valuation credentials, valuation experience and familiarity with the industry. It goes on to list some of the most pertinent questions to ask a potential valuation expert witness — or the opposing expert — to determine whether any weaknesses might exist. Areas to address include knowledge of valuation basics and the steps in the valuation process.
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In business valuation, “normal” matters
May / June 2013
Newsletter: Valuation & Litigation Briefing / Litigation & Valuation Report
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 595
Abstract: Typically, the starting point for measuring a company’s earning power is its financial statements and other documents that reflect historic financial performance. But often, these documents contain entries that can distort a company’s true earning potential. For this reason, valuation experts often adjust a company’s financial statements to provide a picture of its financial performance under “normal” conditions. This article looks at three common areas of adjustment and explains the circumstances under which a normalization adjustment is appropriate.
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Simplifying your legal structure can reduce risk and costs
August / September 2011
Newsletter: Public Company Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 595
Abstract: In the years leading up to 2008’s global financial crisis, many companies grew through mergers and acquisitions — ending up with highly complex structures consisting of dozens or even hundreds of legal entities. But the associated costs and risks can be high. This article discusses how a program of legal entity simplification can reduce costs and a variety of tax, accounting and auditing risks.
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FLPs and FLLCs: To save taxes, you need a nontax purpose
August / September 2011
Newsletter: Insight on Estate Planning
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 595
Abstract: For a family limited partnership (FLP) or family limited liability company (FLLC) to reduce gift and estate taxes, there must be a legitimate nontax reason for forming one. The IRS will disallow the tax benefits for an FLP set up strictly as an estate planning tool. This article shows how FLPs save taxes and how a person can establish a legitimate nontax purpose for an FLP.
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Clinical comanagement – A relationship based on trust
Summer 2011
Newsletter: Rx for Practice Management / Practice Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 595
Abstract: Clinical comanagement, whereby a hospital buys or contracts for physician-led management services, is a significant step toward integrating operations — which is fundamental to health care system reforms. But it’s important to be mindful of the legal and practical factors involved. This article looks at the two forms of comanagement, along with the obligations of both hospitals and physicians. It also discusses a few of the legal considerations.
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8 questions to consider in M&A deals
Year End 2010
Newsletter: Commercial Lending Report
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 595
Abstract: With priced-right sales opportunities ripe for the picking, some customers may be tempted to acquire another business as the economy mends. Others — those feeling the strain of the prolonged downturn — may be considering a merger with another, stronger business. In either scenario, a bank may be asked to provide financing. Here are some questions a lender should consider when sorting the potential winners from losers in a merger or acquisition deal.
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Internal controls: Is it time for a checkup?
Fall 2010
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 595
Abstract: Many nonprofits might have cut staff during the recent recession — and that means fewer people to “mind the store.” As the economy continues to mend, now is a good time to inspect the condition of the internal controls that safeguard an organization’s finances. This article looks at how to ensure strong internal controls, while a sidebar emphasizes that an annual audit shouldn’t be relied on, in and of itself, to detect fraud.
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5 tips for managing inventory
Fall 2010
Newsletter: Auto Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 595
Abstract: Now, while business may be on a plateau as the industry recovers, it’s more important than ever for dealers to keep their eyes firmly planted on inventory. This article offers five tips to help a dealership keep its supply at a realistic level, including evaluating its Web site and determining whether the best inventory data is being obtained and properly assessed.