2018
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Casualty losses: A lighter side to disasters
Winter 2018
Newsletter: Auto Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 434
Abstract: A dealership hit by a hurricane, flood or other natural disaster may be able to deduct casualty losses on its federal income tax return. This article discusses what does and doesn’t qualify as a casualty loss, and how a dealer-owner would calculate it. A special tax break for 2017 hurricane victims also is highlighted.
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6 steps to upgrading data security
Winter 2018
Newsletter: Auto Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 661
Abstract: The massive data breach at Equifax in 2017 — in which personal information on an estimated 146 million Americans was exposed to hackers — should serve as a wake-up call to all businesses about the importance of data security. This article offers proactive measures for auto dealerships, which generally possess a gold mine of customer information that data thieves would love to steal.
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Is it time to review your sales compensation plan?
Winter 2018
Newsletter: Auto Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 576
Abstract: There’s never a bad time for an auto dealership to review its sales compensation plan. This article spotlights a popular sales compensation model that combines base salary with performance-based add-ons. The article also provides suggestions about researching and constructing a compensation plan for sales staff.
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What does the new tax law mean for dealerships? Breaks, credits and a lower rate are among the pluses
Winter 2018
Newsletter: Auto Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 797
Abstract: The legislation commonly known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) creates a new playing field on which dealerships can execute future tax strategies. This article discusses benefits of the new legislation for pass-through dealerships, hefty changes for bonus depreciation and the permanent enhancement of the Sec. 179 deduction. A sidebar highlights other significant changes affecting businesses.
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Is your clients’ e-discovery at risk from hackers?
January / February 2018
Newsletter: Advocate's Edge / Litigation Support
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 426
Abstract: News headlines seem to report a new hacking scandal every week. This article explains why the expansion of e-discovery has enticed hackers to target law firms and how a firm can safeguard its IT systems to protect clients’ electronic data from cyberattacks.
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Beware of procurement fraud
January / February 2018
Newsletter: Advocate's Edge / Litigation Support
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 567
Abstract: Scams involving vendors and suppliers are among the most prevalent — and potentially damaging — types of fraud today. This article describes different types of procurement schemes and offers guidance on how to detect and prevent them.
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Economic damages 101 – Learn the ABCs of calculating lost profits and diminished value
January / February 2018
Newsletter: Advocate's Edge / Litigation Support
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 629
Abstract: The ultimate goal of any economic damages case is to make the plaintiff “whole” again. Many factors go into this assessment. This article covers the basics of how experts quantify lost profits and diminished business value, including potential pitfalls that novice experts need to avoid.
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Valuing “blue sky” – Why goodwill matters and how it’s measured
January / February 2018
Newsletter: Advocate's Edge / Litigation Support
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 872
Abstract: Goodwill is an indefinite-lived intangible asset. It comes into play in various business valuation assignments. This article discusses what goodwill is and the role it plays in divorce and financial reporting. A sidebar highlights the differences between personal and business goodwill.
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When an elderly parent might qualify as your dependent
February 2018
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 314
Abstract: It’s not uncommon for adult children to help support their aging parents. Those in this position might qualify for an adult-dependent exemption on their 2017 tax returns. This article explores the basic qualifications and some important factors related to this tax break.
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Do you know the tax impact of your collectibles?
February 2018
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 415
Abstract: They say one person’s trash is another person’s treasure. This may hold true when it comes to collectibles — those various objets d’art for which many people will pay good money. This article touches on some of the important points regarding how the sale or donation of collectibles could affect one’s 2017 tax return.
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Making 2017 retirement plan contributions in 2018
February 2018
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 490
Abstract: The clock is ticking down to the tax filing deadline. The good news is that individuals may still be able to save on their impending 2017 tax bills by making contributions to certain retirement plans. This article looks at deadlines, limits and phaseout ranges for traditional and Roth IRAs, while also noting some important info about SEPs.
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Take a look at the domestic production activities deduction
February 2018
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 554
Abstract: The domestic production activities deduction provides a tax break for certain “domestic production activities.” Unfortunately, many businesses tend to overlook it because they believe the tax break applies only to a few industries. This article points out that the deduction remains available to a wide range of businesses for the 2017 tax year and delves into some industry-specific details. A sidebar discusses IRS guidance on the W-2 wage limitation to taxpayers with a short taxable year as it applies to the domestic production activities deduction.
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Tax calendar
Winter 2018
Newsletter: Business Matters
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 394
Abstract: This calendar notes important tax deadlines for the first quarter of 2018.
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4 financial planning tips for second marriages
Winter 2018
Newsletter: Business Matters
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 213
Abstract: Every year, a substantial percentage of weddings aren’t first-time nuptials but second (or subsequent) marriages. This brief article offers four tips to help such partners better manage the situation.
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Owner-employees need to stay up to speed on employment taxes
Winter 2018
Newsletter: Business Matters
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 356
Abstract: Keeping up with the complexity of the Internal Revenue Code is challenging enough for employed individuals. But for owner-employees, the difficulty level is particularly high. This article explains how your business structure determines the rules you must abide by.
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Help prevent tax identity theft by filing early
Winter 2018
Newsletter: Business Matters
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 376
Abstract: Many people might not start thinking about filing a tax return until close to this year’s April 17 deadline. But there’s another date to keep in mind: the day the IRS begins accepting 2017 returns in 2018. As this article explains, filing as close to this date as possible could protect a taxpayer from identity theft.