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September 9, 2015
How To Prevent Long Term Care From Destroying Life Savings
Baby Boomers, retiring at a rate of roughly 10,000 per day, may have unrealistic notions about what their future long-term care needs could do to their bank accounts.
September 9, 2015
Tax Planning Helps Bring Strategy to Tax Season – 2015 Review of Tax Planning Systems
With over 50 tax provisions on the table to be extended through the end of 2016, it’s definitely not too early to begin planning scenarios on how those provisions, if passed, will affect your client’s tax liability.
September 9, 2015
2015 Review of Intuit Lacerte Tax Planner
Ideal for small to mid-sized firms, Lacerte Tax Planner, from Intuit, offers an easy to use tax planning product that is well suited for those looking for a stand-alone product, as well as those wishing to integrate with other Intuit financial products.
September 8, 2015
Most Latino Business Owners Expect to Pass Business on to a Family Member, Says Study
The study reported that Latino business owners feel a strong sense of responsibility to their families and communities but tend to lack financial confidence and knowledge to put plans in place to ensure they can continue to provide for them.
September 8, 2015
How the Supreme Court’s Ruling on Healthcare Tax Credits Impacts Small Businesses
Had the premium tax credits been struck down, individuals who elected to purchase health insurance through a federally established marketplace would have no longer been eligible to receive a premium tax credit.
September 8, 2015
The Core Phases of a Sound Financial Plan
Despite all of these tools that some financial advisors may ignore in this solution phase, there are also three other phases when creating a sound financial plan. Berger reviews the phases.
September 8, 2015
Accounting Salaries To Rise 4.7% in 2016
Among the five fields tracked, the technology sector is projected to see the greatest pay gains, with base salaries rising an average of 5.3 percent. Accounting and finance roles followed, with anticipated average compensation increases of 4.7 percent.
September 8, 2015
Profits Up At U.S. Accounting Firms
Have profit margins, as measured by equity partner profits as a percent of revenue, been declining at firms over the last 10 years or so?
September 8, 2015
How to Get Cool Free Stuff at Accounting Conferences and Tradeshows
Often you will have an opportunity to ask questions during a walking tour presentation, and you can do so feeling more like a student in a class than someone who's worried about whether or not you'll be able to keep your credit card in your pocket.
September 8, 2015
Celebrate Yourself – It’s National Payroll Week!
September brings a special treat to payroll practitioners and the payroll profession at large: National Payroll Week, which celebrates both wage earners and payroll practitioners.
September 8, 2015
How Marijuana Legalization Is Helping Some Businesses Prosper
Shifting attitudes about marijuana are proving to be a boon for businesses that cater to people interested in buying grinders, rolling papers and other smoke products.
Small Business September 8, 2015
The Difference Between Business Forecasting and Budgeting
Forecasting is one function that business owners and investors can appreciate. Conversely, a budget is not always used by businesses and is not as important.