2017
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Fraud watch – The skinny on skimming
January / February 2017
Newsletter: Advocate's Edge / Litigation Support
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 439
Abstract: Cash is an obvious target for dishonest employees bent on fraud. In addition to stealing cash on hand directly, dishonest employees may resort to thefts of cash receipts, such as skimming. This article explains how skimming works and what clients can do to prevent and detect it.
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3 tests to analyze solvency
January / February 2017
Newsletter: Advocate's Edge / Litigation Support
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 687
Abstract: Solvency is generally defined as a business’s or individual’s ability, at a specific point in time, to meet its long-term interest and repayment obligations. A company’s solvency may come into play in fraudulent conveyance, bankruptcy alter ego and due diligence actions. This article highlights the three tests that experts apply when preparing a solvency opinion. All three of these tests must be passed for a company (or debtor) to be considered solvent.
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Predictive coding: The future is now
January / February 2017
Newsletter: Advocate's Edge / Litigation Support
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 541
Abstract: Increasingly, courts are approving the use of predictive coding, especially in cases involving mountains of electronically stored information. This article helps attorneys understand what predictive coding is and how it can be used in litigation, including its advantages and disadvantages.
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Can you recycle a valuation? Court rules report for divorce can’t be reused for bankruptcy
January / February 2017
Newsletter: Advocate's Edge / Litigation Support
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 837
Abstract: Every valuation report is created as of a specific time and for a specific purpose, which may affect the standard of value an expert uses. That’s why a single valuation report can’t necessarily be recycled for multiple purposes without an expert’s express written consent. This article describes a recent bankruptcy case in which the court decided that a valuation report prepared for the business owner’s divorce proceeding couldn’t be used to confirm a bankruptcy repayment plan. A sidebar shows how courts may use the buyout provisions of a shareholders’ agreement to establish the value of a business interest. In re Cole, Bankr. E.D. Va. No. 15-30979-KLP, March 24, 2016
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Phaseouts and reductions: A tax-filing reminder
February 2017
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 261
Abstract: Some years, taxpayers can’t reap the full value of tax breaks they’ve claimed in the past. This brief article discusses the personal exemption phaseout and itemized deduction reduction, which can affect those whose AGIs have exceeded the applicable threshold.
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4 myths about managing your debt
February 2017
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 496
Abstract: Debt is a reality for many Americans. Underestimating or ignoring one’s obligations can delay or even prevent you from accomplishing many financial goals. This article discusses four myths about debt management, including whether it’s wise to shut down all credit cards and the sometimes pragmatic utility of bankruptcy.
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Facing the tax challenges of self-employment
February 2017
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 401
Abstract: Today’s technology makes self-employment easier than ever. But the self-employed face some distinctive challenges when it comes to their taxes. This article suggests some important steps to take, including learning about liability and claiming the home office deduction.
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Consider separating real estate assets from your business
February 2017
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 536
Abstract: Many companies choose not to combine real estate and other assets into a single entity. There are justifiable legal reasons for doing so, but there are also potentially beneficial tax reasons for holding real estate in a separate entity. This article delves into the tax side, discussing how to avoid mistakes and maximize benefits. A sidebar looks at the advantages of separate entities for family businesses.
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Tax calendar
Winter 2017
Newsletter: Business Matters
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 423
Abstract: This article provides a list of important tax deadlines for the first quarter of 2017.
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Reviewing your company’s inventory options for best results
Winter 2017
Newsletter: Business Matters
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 359
Abstract: An improperly or inadequately managed inventory system can drag down a company’s revenues. For this reason, it’s a good idea to regularly review inventory accounting and management to ensure best results. This article describes the two primary inventory accounting methods for both tax accounting and financial accounting.
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Need to sell real property? Try an installment sale
Winter 2017
Newsletter: Business Matters
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 394
Abstract: Owners of real property, whether businesses or individuals, may not always be able to dispose of it as quickly as they’d like. One avenue for perhaps finding a buyer a little sooner is an installment sale. This article discusses the benefits, risks and methodology of these transactions.
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Slight adjustments: COLA amounts for 2017 retirement plans
Winter 2017
Newsletter: Business Matters
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 192
Abstract: The IRS recently issued cost-of-living adjustments for 2017. This brief article gives a few examples of what has and hasn’t changed regarding the dollar limits for many different types of retirement plans.
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DAFs bring an investment angle to charitable giving
Winter 2017
Newsletter: Business Matters
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 535
Abstract: A DAF is a tax-advantaged investment account administered by a not-for-profit “sponsoring organization.” Anyone planning to make significant charitable donations in the coming year should consider one. This article explains the attributes of these accounts and discusses their valuable tax benefits.
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Tax calendar
January 2017
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 423
Abstract: This article provides a list of important tax deadlines for the first quarter of 2017.
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Reviewing your company’s inventory options for best results
January 2017
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 359
Abstract: An improperly or inadequately managed inventory system can drag down a company’s revenues. For this reason, it’s a good idea to regularly review inventory accounting and management to ensure best results. This article describes the two primary inventory accounting methods for both tax accounting and financial accounting.
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Need to sell real property? Try an installment sale
January 2017
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 394
Abstract: Owners of real property, whether businesses or individuals, may not always be able to dispose of it as quickly as they’d like. One avenue for perhaps finding a buyer a little sooner is an installment sale. This article discusses the benefits, risks and methodology of these transactions.