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Reverse mergers suffer potentially fatal blows
August / September 2012
Newsletter: Public Company Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 640
Abstract: In recent years, many private companies have relied on the reverse merger as a quicker and cheaper alternative to a traditional initial public offering. However, as this article explains, recent SEC rules and congressional legislation have created additional hurdles for reverse mergers, effectively eliminating many advantages of such transactions.
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The IRS’s new tangible property rules
July / August 2012
Newsletter: Dealer Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 640
Abstract: The IRS has issued new rules on when taxpayers must capitalize — and when they can deduct — amounts paid to acquire, lease, produce or improve tangible property. The rules provide a general framework for capitalization and revise some of the provisions previously proposed by the IRS — including those on how to determine whether a unit of property has been repaired or improved. Costs that qualify as repairs are deductible, while improvement costs must be capitalized. This article explores some of the details.
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HSAs — Dual benefits in one saving strategy
March / April 2012
Newsletter: Estate Planner
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 640
Abstract: In addition to being a viable option to reduce health care costs, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) can positively affect estate plans because they grow on a tax-deferred basis. This article describes how an HSA works and the benefits it provides. It also compares HSAs with IRAs in regard to estate planning.
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Matching gift programs – Double your treasure
February / March 2011
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 640
Abstract: This article shows how matching funds work and how to increase funding. And, since some companies have trimmed or eliminated their matching gift programs during the recession, the article discusses the possibility of setting up one’s own matching pool. Whether nonprofits compete for corporate matching funds or sponsor their own program, such funds are a notable gifting source.
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Actions speak louder than words – When contracts are ambiguous, courts look to conduct
September / October 2008
Newsletter: Construction Law Briefing
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 640
Abstract: In the event of a construction dispute, a written contract is usually the best evidence of the parties’ intent. But, if a contract’s terms are ambiguous or contradictory, courts place a great deal of weight on the parties’ interpretation, as reflected by their statements and conduct. This article looks at just such a case.
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Do you know how much worker turnover is costing you?
July / August 2008
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 640
Abstract: Estimates on the cost of turnover vary widely but, however you crunch the numbers, it’s expensive. And that’s precisely why it’s so important that contractors figure out how much turnover is costing their construction businesses. This article offers a way to do just that and explores some options for cutting turnover costs as well.