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There are three big tax issues that can derail an otherwise well-executed estate plan. These include Family Limited Partnerships, Revocable Trust Swap Powers and Trust Situs. Below we explore the pitfalls with each issue...

Why Some People Are Afraid of the Hobby Loss Rules

July, 2019

Many tax advisors are very cautious when it comes to claiming hobby losses – and some would argue overly so. This conservative view stems from the impression that the taxpayer usually loses when challenged...

General Business News

Understanding and Applying Accounting Reports and Ratios

August, 2019

When it comes to tracking incoming sales and outgoing expenses, there are many ways businesses can keep up with their invoices and implement strategies to reduce the time they spend on unpaid...

How to Define and Calculate a Break-Even Analysis

July, 2019

According to data from a U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy report from August 2018, businesses have varied longevity....

Stock Market News

How Will the July 17, 2019 Beige Book Impact the Economy?

August, 2019

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) recently met at the close of July, bringing to light many questions on the Federal Reserve’s future monetary...

How Increased Tariffs on Chinese Goods Will Impact Market Earnings

July, 2019

With the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative announcing the increase of tariffs on imported Chinese goods from 10 percent to 25 percent on $200 billion worth of goods, and a directive from the executive...

Financial Planning

Proposed Changes For Retirement Plans

August, 2019

Laws regarding retirement savings plans don’t change all that often or all that much. Occasionally, new regulations are issued mandating disclosures that no one ever reads – and inflation-adjusted...

Financial Tips for Recent College Graduates

July, 2019

Members of the college graduating class of 2017 owed an average of close to $30,000 each in student loan debt. Imagine starting out adult life with that kind of debt load?...

What's New in Technology

How the Accountant Role has Morphed with Technology, and What New Skills are Necessary

August, 2019

Accountants are no strangers to inventions. Known inventions such as the abacus, calculators and computers have helped complete tasks quickly and in less time. However, today’s technology...

How To Use AI For HR

July, 2019

There is a lot of new technology being used to automate functions and save money in large corporations, but many small organizations are shut out of those advancements. This is largely because of the cost...

Guest Writer of the Month

How social media and digital data threaten privacy

August, 2019

Communication has changed a lot over the past two decades with social media’s emergence. The way we communicate changed from snail mail and landlines to SMS...

Tip of the Month

Pass It On: Accounting Tips to Share With Kids

August, 2019

It’s never too early to helps kids understand accounting – the concepts of earning and spending. Here are a few ways to teach your little ones about how money works and even have a little fun...

New from Apple: iPhone iOS 13 Upgrades, All-New Mac Pro

July, 2019

During its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 3, Apple introduced a lot of new technology. Here, we will have a look at iPhone iOS13 upgrades and the all-new Mac Pro...

Congress at Work

Relief for Immigrants, Attempts to Deter Foreign Election Interference and Failed Resolutions to Condemn Foreign Arms Sales

August, 2019

Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Humanitarian Assistance and Security at the Southern Border Act, 2019 (HR 3401) – This legislation provides $4.5 billion...

Disaster Relief Funding, Expanded Benefits for Neglected Vietnam Veterans, and Bipartisan Reforms for the IRS

July, 2019

National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2019 (S 1693) – This bill reauthorizes the National Flood Insurance Program, which was set to expire on May 31, through June 14. The bill was...

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