2016
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Vacation homes: Do you understand the tax nuances?
Winter 2016
Newsletter: Management & Tax Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 414
Abstract: A vacation home can provide a welcome retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. But that’s not all: Owning a vacation home also can offer valuable tax benefits. The key is whether a vacation home is used solely for personal enjoyment or is also rented out to tenants. This article explains the IRS requirements for tax breaks.
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Take steps to avoid this tax “gotcha”
Winter 2016
Newsletter: Management & Tax Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 586
Abstract: The Trade Preferences Extension Act has some buried provisions that businesses need to know about, or face penalties for financial statements and information returns filed after December 31, 2015. This article discusses the effective dates and the new stiffer penalties, and recommends systems and controls for information reporting.
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Business valuation 101 – What you should know about the appraisal process
Winter 2016
Newsletter: Management & Tax Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 644
Abstract: It’s important that business owners know the current value of their business. Even if they’re not considering selling their company or otherwise transferring its ownership right now, it could happen sooner than they think. This article addresses the cornerstones of the business valuation process, including the purpose of the appraisal and the appropriate standard of value to use.
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Trusts can bolster your personal financial plans
Winter 2016
Newsletter: Management & Tax Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 869
Abstract: When it comes to personal planning, trusts can be a useful tool for affluent individuals and families. But, with a wide variety of trusts available, it can be difficult to determine which type of trust is best to use in certain situations. This article briefly explains four popular trust types and their special purposes: Delaware statutory trusts, qualified terminable interest property trusts, intentionally defective grantor trusts and charitable remainder trusts.
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Secure equipment disposal – Disposal of IT assets warrants the same attention as acquisition
Winter 2016
Newsletter: Manufacturer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 461
Abstract: Manufacturers and distributors spend significant resources choosing the right IT equipment to invest in — and securing devices throughout their useful lives with firewalls, passwords, encryption, antivirus software and dedicated staff. But the importance of security should also extend to the disposal stage of an asset’s life. If not, the company’s most valuable intellectual property could be breached. This article provides guidance on secure and responsible disposal of these assets.
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Prepare for major changes to federal rules on employee pay and benefits
Winter 2016
Newsletter: Manufacturer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 673
Abstract: One of a company’s most dreaded tasks is probably managing HR. The rules are ever-changing and becoming increasingly complex. This article discusses two recent examples: the DOL’s proposed changes to the overtime rules and the new Form 1095-C and 1094-C reporting requirements under the ACA. The struggle to stay atop these types of regulatory changes often prompts smaller manufacturers and distributors to outsource their HR functions.
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Accounts receivable management – How manufacturers can bridge the cash gap
Winter 2016
Newsletter: Manufacturer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 592
Abstract: Accounts receivable is often one of the biggest assets on a manufacturer’s balance sheet. But the faster a company is able to convert receivables to cash, the sooner it’s able to pay suppliers, employees and lenders — and the less likely it will be to draw on its line of credit to make up for working capital shortfalls. This article explains how to calculate the “cash gap” and how manufacturers can reduce it and the associated interest costs by improving collections.
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Does your business have a valid buy-sell agreement in place?
Winter 2016
Newsletter: Manufacturer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 831
Abstract: Owners of manufacturing and distribution companies are often so focused on the here and now that planning for future catastrophes may fall through the cracks. But operating without a valid buy-sell agreement can cause financial distress and even tear a company apart if tragedy strikes. This article outlines the details to address in a buy-sell agreement, including the types of “triggering events,” valuation parameters and buyout options. A sidebar explains how to avoid potential pitfalls when transferring family businesses to the next generation.
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Understanding the new NOTICE Act – What it means for community hospitals
Winter 2016
Newsletter: Healthcare Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 459
Abstract: President Obama signed into law legislation that’s intended to provide patients with critical information about observation care and its financial implications. The Notice Observation Treatment and Implication for Care Eligibility (NOTICE) Act addresses how time spent in observation status can affect patients’ eligibility for Medicare coverage. This article looks at the financial implications of observation care and the legal requirements that hospitals and critical access facilities must meet.
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How to help employers build their wellness programs
Winter 2016
Newsletter: Healthcare Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 634
Abstract: Many businesses establish wellness programs to encourage a healthier, more productive workforce and save on benefits costs. By assisting local employers in the endeavor, a hospital can both promote a healthier community and market its own excellence as a health care provider. This article discusses how to work with employers in setting up a wellness program.
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Final IRS rules crack down on aggressive billing and collection practices
Winter 2016
Newsletter: Healthcare Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 617
Abstract: The IRS has released its final consumer-protection rules for charitable hospitals. In doing so, it’s cracking down on aggressive debt collection practices by, for example, placing a limitation on charges and mandating financial assistance plans. According to the IRS, tax-exempt hospitals should be held to a higher standard — which is why the Affordable Care Act (ACA) included additional billing and collection requirements for such institutions. This article discusses these finalized requirements, changes from proposed rules, and potential consequences of noncompliance.
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5 revenue-generating avenues for hospitals
Winter 2016
Newsletter: Healthcare Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 796
Abstract: The financial landscape for community hospitals has shifted in recent years — often with a negative effect on the facility’s profits. For example, reductions in reimbursement, cuts to Medicaid programs and increased cost sharing for patients have cut into hospital profit margins, leading many to look for dollars in other ways. This article offers five ways the facility can survive, including joining referral networks and bringing in new service lines. A sidebar offers tips on how to cut labor and supply costs.
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Court rules solo professional practice has only personal goodwill
Winter 2016
Newsletter: Expert / Valuation & Litigation Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 519
Abstract: This article describes a recent divorce case where the spouses sparred over commercial and personal goodwill in the husband’s professional practice. It explains why experts must be prepared to prove that divisible commercial goodwill exists apart from goodwill attributable to an individual owner’s skills and reputation.
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Overcoming ESI evidence authentication hurdles
Winter 2016
Newsletter: Expert / Valuation & Litigation Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 634
Abstract: Electronically stored information (ESI) poses certain challenges in litigation — particularly when it comes to authentication. This article describes several processes experts use to authenticate ESI. These include examining metadata and digital signatures and following self-authentication methods such as time stamping.
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Losing luster: Expert’s lost profits testimony fails Daubert test
Winter 2016
Newsletter: Expert / Valuation & Litigation Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 626
Abstract: This article covers a recent case where the court rejected lost profits testimony based on the “luster effect” in a Daubert hearing. The court was skeptical of the expert’s assertion that a causal connection existed between the extraordinary value attached to a particular piece of equipment and an increase and subsequent drop in the plaintiff’s revenues.
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Health care fraud hurts all businesses – What your clients can do to prevent it
Winter 2016
Newsletter: Expert / Valuation & Litigation Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 801
Abstract: It’s not just insurance companies that suffer when health care fraud schemes succeed. Self-insured employers pay fraudulent claims out of their own pockets, while insured employers get hit with higher premiums. This article explains how such schemes work and how businesses can help prevent them. A sidebar provides tips on getting employees involved in the fight against health care fraud.