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  • 10 facts borrowers should know about health care reform

    February / March 2014
    Newsletter: Commercial Lending Report

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 903

    Abstract: The cost of health insurance is the biggest concern small businesses face, according to a recent study. Part of the problem is that few businesses fully understand how the Affordable Care Act works. This article offers 10 useful facts that can be passed along to borrowers. It describes which types of employers may have particular obligations, along with tax credits that some companies can apply for.

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  • Does your trust need a protector?

    February / March 2012
    Newsletter: Insight on Estate Planning

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 903

    Abstract: Typically, to achieve the greatest tax savings, trusts must be irrevocable. But it can be disconcerting to relinquish control over assets placed in a trust, particularly if one expects that Congress will continue to modify the tax laws. One potential solution is to appoint a “trust protector” to oversee the trustee’s activities and to provide flexibility to adapt the trust to changing laws and circumstances. This article explains the protector’s role and the benefits of having one, along with cautions that should be observed. A sidebar lists specific powers of a trust protector.

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  • Grant writing – Giving it your best shot

    Spring 2010
    Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 903

    Abstract: Applying for a grant in an economic downturn can seem like an unlikely long shot. But securing funding is far from impossible. However, developing a winning grant proposal requires diligent research, strong writing and enough factual information to enable the grantor to make a decision. It also calls for the ability to assimilate what the grantor is looking for and how the requesting organization’s project fills that bill. This article offers a number of tips for getting started, choosing the best targets and writing effectively. A sidebar discusses the importance of talking directly to the grantor.

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  • Construction accounting methods – Making the right choice remains critical

    Winter 2009
    Newsletter: On-Site

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 903

    Abstract: For contractors, the question of which accounting method to use for tax purposes has never been an easy one to answer. For starters, there’s often no single right answer. Many, if not most, construction companies must choose two methods — one for the business itself and another for its long-term contracts. This article takes a closer look at both.

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