2018
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How TCJA changes to employee benefits will affect your business
October / November 2018
Newsletter: Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 586
Abstract: The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) mandates multiple changes to the tax treatment of employee benefits. This article notes that, though the TCJA was signed into law too late for employers to have made many adjustments to benefits offerings for 2018, they need to know how the changes will affect their businesses’ 2018 taxes. They also will need to determine whether they want to make any adjustments to their benefits packages going forward.
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Year-end planning for the new rules on deductions
October / November 2018
Newsletter: Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 950
Abstract: One of the areas most affected by the recent Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) is planning for deductions. This article explains how the TCJA might change year-end tax planning and which deductions make sense under the new rules. The article looks at itemizing and discusses home-related interest, medical expense and charitable contribution deductions, among others. A sidebar lists the itemized deductions that the TCJA has suspended.
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COMPLIANCE ALERT
October / November 2018
Newsletter: Employee Benefits Update
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 125
Abstract: This feature lists a few key tax reporting deadlines for October and November.
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New IRS preapproved plan regime takes effect
October / November 2018
Newsletter: Employee Benefits Update
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 497
Abstract: Last year, in Revenue Procedure 2017-41, the IRS announced a new regulatory regime for defined contribution plans. The regime was issued to encourage employers with individually designed plans to convert to the preapproved format. This article discusses what employers should know going forward to meet the October 1, 2018, deadline for prospective submitters of “preapproved” defined contribution plan documents.
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Investing in HSAs for long-term retirement goals
October / November 2018
Newsletter: Employee Benefits Update
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 405
Abstract: Retirement plans are about saving for the cost of living in ― retirement. And typically one significant expense for retirees is medical bills. Actuaries at Fidelity Investments estimate that a typical 65-year-old couple retiring in 2018 will incur $280,000 in combined out-of-pocket health expenses during their retirement, excluding the cost of long-term care. This brief article discusses Health Savings Accounts, when employers can offer them to participants and why participants may be interested in them.
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Investment option overload? A cautionary tale from Yale University
October / November 2018
Newsletter: Employee Benefits Update
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 662
Abstract: When it comes to defined contribution plan investment options, giving participants an abundance of choices can backfire. Yale University recently dodged a bullet in this regard when it beat back — at least initially — a class action lawsuit accusing the institution of an ERISA breach. This article discusses why the case is instructive for plan sponsors. Vellali et al v. Yale, Civil No. 3:16–cv–1345 (AWT), 03/30/2018
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Why target date fund oversight matters
October / November 2018
Newsletter: Employee Benefits Update
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 870
Abstract: Money management giant Vanguard began tracking the popularity of funds with professionally managed allocations — primarily target date funds (TDFs) — in 2003. Over the years, the organization has reported a steady growth of their prevalence in defined contribution retirement plans. As of the end of 2017, 58% of participants invested in a TDF, and Vanguard projects that number will hit 77% by 2022. This article discusses the reasons behind the TDF explosion, and a short sidebar covers some tips from the Department of Labor.
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What to look for when lending to a nonprofit entity
October / November 2018
Newsletter: Commercial Lending Report
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 436
Abstract: Lenders interested in providing debt financing to the nonprofit sector must develop the means to evaluate the creditworthiness of an organization that doesn’t make profit its primary goal. This article lists some factors that can help a lender gauge whether a nonprofit presents a prudent risk, such as whether the nonprofit is successful in fulfilling its mission and what its goals and metrics are. The article points out that nonprofits can be viable borrower prospects — if a lender is willing to invest the time to review an application and support the nonprofit’s mission.
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An appraisal of your borrower’s collateral can be invaluable
October / November 2018
Newsletter: Commercial Lending Report
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 749
Abstract: It’s important for lenders to take a hard look at the current market value of a borrower’s assets periodically. One way to do so is to obtain a formal asset appraisal. This article explains the most common valuation techniques and how appraisers determine the appropriate standard of value. The article notes that an appraiser also can help a lender understand how much cash a borrower is likely to receive under various liquidation scenarios and help support decisions to reorganize or liquidate.
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Lender as detective: How to evaluate management estimates
October / November 2018
Newsletter: Commercial Lending Report
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 547
Abstract: It’s important for lenders to make distinctions between their borrowers’ financial certainties and estimates based on management judgment. Lenders need to be able to ascertain when errors, either intentional or unintentional, may occur — errors that can make a big difference in a borrower’s financial health. This article suggests some strategies for lenders, such as paying attention to accounting estimates and fair value measurements, in helping them determine whether the assumptions behind a borrower’s numbers are valid.
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Bouncing back – Lending to businesses in the aftermath of a disaster
October / November 2018
Newsletter: Commercial Lending Report
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 868
Abstract: In the aftermath of a natural or man-made disaster, small businesses often need immediate access to capital to tide them over. But lending to a company experiencing extreme challenges following a major weather event, such as a hurricane or an earthquake, is risky — especially if a business must relocate and rebuild its operations in a new location. This article provides some guidance for lenders in deciding which applicants to approve, offering several criteria to consider — including the extent of the damage, whether a company has dealt with disaster before and its previous performance. A sidebar lists some ways lenders and their banks can support disaster relief efforts.
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When is bartering taxable?
September 2018
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 236
Abstract: The notion of bartering may conjure an image of a crowded, bustling medieval bazaar. But these types of transactions continue to occur in today’s high-tech modern world. This brief article discusses whether and when bartering is taxable.
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Study up on the tax advantages of a 529 savings plan
September 2018
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 408
Abstract: With kids back in school, it’s a good time for parents (and grandparents) to think about college funding. One option, which can be especially beneficial if children still have many years until heading off to college, is a Section 529 plan. This article explains why these savings vehicles are always top of mind for those looking for a tax-smart way to fund college costs.
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How spouse-owned businesses can reduce self-employment taxes
September 2018
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 483
Abstract: Spouses who own profitable, unincorporated businesses often find the high self-employment (SE) tax bills burdensome. Fortunately, there may be ways to ease that burden. This article suggests two ways that spouse-owners can lower their tax bills.
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TCJA draws a silver lining around the individual AMT
September 2018
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 564
Abstract: The TCJA didn’t eliminate the individual AMT. But the law did draw a silver lining around it. Revised rules now lessen the likelihood that many taxpayers will owe substantial taxes under the AMT for 2018 through 2025. This article explains why. A sidebar warns higher-income taxpayers that they are now back in the AMT spotlight.
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Newsbits – Nonprofits largely lack succession plans
Fall 2018
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 432
Abstract: This issue’s “Newsbits” highlights a study showing that most not-for-profits lack a succession plan for their top executive; a start-up that matches organizations with freelancers who care about their causes; research exploring the motivation of political influence among donors; and donor gender differences on #GivingTuesdays.