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Teaming up – Careful planning is essential in any alliance
August / September 2012
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 988
Abstract: Countless nonprofits have partnered up for strength and survival during the last several years. The success of such a banding together depends on careful planning and oversight, whether the combination is a joint venture or a strategic alliance. This article explains the difference between the two arrangements, along with some of the considerations that need to be addressed with both. A sidebar looks at some of the pros and cons of a joint venture.
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Getting the jump on financial statement and tax filing preparation
Summer 2012
Newsletter: Auto Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 988
Abstract: Proactive auto dealers meet with their CPAs in late summer or early fall to plan for the next year’s financial reporting and tax filing. This helps them anticipate requests for audit or review workpapers, streamline financial statement and tax return preparation, and minimize taxes. This article examines topics such as Section 179 expensing and bonus depreciation, which should be addressed before scheduled tax law changes take effect in 2013. It also looks at fixed assets, inventory accounting, and adjusting journal entries, while a sidebar discusses owner transactions.
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In good form – Getting borrowers to think outside the corporate box
October / November 2011
Newsletter: Commercial Lending Report
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 988
Abstract: Many borrowers operate as C corporations to limit their personal liability. But sometimes the costs (such as double taxation) and hassles of incorporation outweigh the benefits. Hybrid options, however, offer the best of both worlds: limited personal liability and tax savings. This article describes the pros and cons of sole proprietorships and general and limited partnerships, along with such hybrid options as limited liability companies (LLCs), limited liability partnerships (LLPs) and S corporations. A sidebar explains why it’s sometimes beneficial to set up separate legal entities.
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Demystifying health care reform
Summer 2010
Newsletter: Auto Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 988
Abstract: There’s a lot of confusion about how — and when — the new health care legislation affects businesses. This article answers questions that many dealers may have about the tax credit that’s available to some smaller businesses. And it discusses the upcoming requirement that many businesses must provide health insurance or pay a penalty. It also looks at the tax hikes on wealthy individuals that will come into play to help pay for health care reform, and discusses new IRS reporting requirements. A sidebar offers tips for reducing the cost of employee benefits right away.