Matter & Substance

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January 16, 2016

Book Review: The Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive

Patrick Lencioni has continued his series of leadership fables by focusing on four impactful leadership principles the successful executive should have ingrained into everything that he or she does. He focuses on the CEO of a technology consulting firm,...

December 29, 2015

They’re Back! Depreciation Breaks Extended

For much of this year, uncertainty surrounded whether Congress would extend relief in the area of depreciation-related tax breaks. On December 18, clarity finally arrived with the passage of the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 (the...

December 21, 2015

PATH Act of 2015 Permanently Extends IRA Charitable Rollover Provision!

The PATH Act of 2015, recently signed into legislation by the President, reaches more than just small businesses and their owners; there are provisions made permanent by this act that will affect individual taxpayers, too. What is the IRA...

December 20, 2015

Research Credit Made Permanent- With Two Enhancements!

The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act of 2015 was signed by the President on December 18, 2015. One of the most significant provisions of the law was to make the Research and Development tax credit permanent. Although...

November 23, 2015

Depreciation Tax Breaks Aren’t What They Used to be- Yet

Year-end tax planning for businesses often focuses on acquiring equipment, machinery, vehicles, or other qualifying assets to take advantage of enhanced depreciation tax breaks. Unfortunately, two “classic” depreciation breaks expired on December 31, 2014. Enhanced §179 expensing election- Before...

November 4, 2015

Charitable Giving as Seen Through an Estate Planning Lens

One of the most effective estate planning tools is also one of its most rewarding – charitable giving. If you happen to be charitably inclined, there are a plethora of techniques to choose from. The challenge is matching your...

November 2, 2015

A Shorter Cash Flow Cycle Means A Stronger Business

Cash flow issues can frequently arise when a company is growing very rapidly. Growth in sales results in more accounts receivable and potentially increased inventories and overhead costs. All of these items require the deployment of cash. The company’s...

October 22, 2015

Planning for Retirement Income

When it comes to retirement planning, you did exactly what you were supposed to do; maximized contributions to your retirement plan, maximized your employer’s contribution to your plan, and then let it grow unfettered until retirement. For many, your...

October 21, 2015

Tax Basis Planning- Taking the Right Steps

In continuing our observation of NEPAW, I think it’s important to examine the increasingly effective, but often complex, area of tax basis planning. As discussed in my previous blog, the heightened importance of income taxes while planning one’s estate...

October 19, 2015

Estate Tax Planning Focus Shifts to Income Taxes

National Estate Planning Awareness Week is finally here, offering the perfect opportunity to reflect upon some of the increasingly important topics- such as the impact proper estate planning can have on your income tax bill. As the gift tax...

October 11, 2015

Family Limited Partnerships- What You Should Know

Many businesses are focused on succession planning, which involves transitioning the ownership from or reducing the involvement of the founders of the company in anticipation of their retirement. One strategy is to transfer business to the next generation of...

October 11, 2015

Fringe Benefits- What May be Missing

A business can offer many things as fringe benefits, so it’s a good idea to occasionally review the possibilities to see whether you might be missing something that could help you attract and retain the best employees. Many discussions...

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Matter & Substance

Thoughts from our industry to help Businesses and Individuals

Thoughts from our industry
to help Businesses and Individuals