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February 15, 2018 

The Ultimate Marketing Guide for Accountants

Know you need to be marketing your firm (or at least have a plan) but not sure where to start or how to find the time? Download this free and comprehensive guide from Gusto to discover the actionable insights that will help you market your practice.

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February 14, 2018 

CPA Named to St. Louis Sports Commission Board of Directors

As a member of the Board of Directors, Caleca will support and impact the enrichment, growth and success of the St. Louis community. Caleca has had a lifelong passion for sports, which he has carried into adulthood by teaching many ...

 IRC Sec 751 in a Nutshell

February 14, 2018 

IRC Sec 751 in a Nutshell

With a Section 751 Transfer, we are usually talking about a commercial building or an appreciable asset. For this article, we are going to stick with a commercial building, because it is easier to explain. Let’s say you have a partner that has a ...

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 Using Industry Data to Help Restaurant Owners

February 14, 2018 

Using Industry Data to Help Restaurant Owners

Like other business owners, restaurateurs have more work than can typically be done in a day, so they often “can’t see the forest for the trees.” They are setting schedules for cooks and wait-staff, ordering supplies, processing payments and worrying ...

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February 14, 2018 

IRS Income Tax Refunds Might Take Longer Under New Budget

The proposed budget for fiscal year 2019 that was released by the White House on February 12 includes a $2.3 billion outlay for tax filing and compliance administration and another $110 million to update the IRS’ computer systems.

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February 14, 2018 

Why Businesses Fail to Sell

A business might not trade hands because the owner is not willing to sell at a price that is lower than his perceived value. On the flip side, a buyer might not be willing to purchase a business at its selling price because they have reasonable ...

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February 13, 2018 

Salaries on the Rise According to New Study

Show me the money! A new report suggests job seekers have a little more heft when it comes to their salaries. Continuing a recent trend, the most recent analysis in Randstad's U.S. Salary Guides show that salaries have risen an average of three percent...