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How Does Lowering Business Taxes Pay Dividends?
How Does Lowering Business Taxes Pay Dividends? Although most businesses and individuals find their tax bill to be too high, there are some that find the never-ending changes to tax laws and rules even more frustrating. Sometimes it feels that tax laws can be so complicated that all you can do is throw your hands…
Top 10 States with the Best Household Income
What are the top 10 states with the best household income? 10th California – $61,400 Although California has the highest income tax rate at 13.3% they are still ranked as number 10 on our list. California houses the US’s largest tech and entertainment industries it is also home to some of the world’s wealthiest individuals.…
Top 10 Most Expensive Pieces of Art Sold in 2016
What makes a piece of art truly great? For some it’s the artist and for others it’s the piece itself. Still, for others it’s a combination of the two. It is difficult to put a finger on what makes something truly artistic, as well as determining a piece of art’s true value. After all,…
Luxury Vehicles at Bargain Prices
Luxury Vehicles at Bargain Prices The luxury car market is booming, as evidenced by a recent report from consulting firm Bain & Company, which indicated that sales in the luxury car market are expected to grow by 8 percent this year. That means high net worth individuals are busy snapping up some of the hottest…
More Americans Are Renouncing Citizenship Due to Tax Rules
Does it seem to you that more Americans are renouncing citizenship due to tax rules? For most Americans, their citizenship is a source of pride. Citizens and foreigners alike, often recognize America as the world’s greatest country. Of course, America is not perfect, but for the most part, the United States is a great place…
Investing for Growth
Investing for Growth When investing your money for long-term growth, it’s total return (change in market value plus reinvested dividends and interest) that counts. Since 1926 the compound annual return on stocks has been a bit better than 11% a year. The return on bonds has been about half as much, or 5% to 6%…
Nevada Set to Give Tesla Motors Huge Tax Deal
Nevada Set to Give Tesla Motors Huge Tax Deal By Alan Olsen One of the world’s most popular new car companies continues to make waves as it works to not only redefine how cars are made and run, but also change the way cars are sold. The latest move by Tesla Motors is not only…
Most Expensive Cars of 2017
Most Expensive Cars of 2017 Are you in the market for a new car this year? Need some slick new wheels to impress your friends? Maybe you want to add to your already impressive collection, or find the right piece to start a new one. Whatever the case, if you’re looking for a new set…
The Roots of the Family Business
The Roots of the Family Business By Elizabeth Bowden-David As entrepreneurs, my husband and I take every opportunity to teach our children about the family business. They are still pretty young, so we stick to basic concepts such as product, customer, revenue, cost, and profit. Many of these discussions take place around the dinner table…
Startup Technology Is Not Enough to Start a Movement
Startup Technology Is Not Enough to Start a Movement How many great ideas for a startup companies do you know of that never really got off the ground? Startups are a dime a dozen and the majority never become successful. Even some of the best ideas and coolest technologies fail to reach their full potential. These…
World’s Most Expensive Gem Stones
World’s Most Expensive Gem Stones Anyone who appreciates fine jewelry is always on the lookout for that perfect piece to add to his or her collection. Whether you collect for a hobby or for business, or you simply love to wear jewelry and show it off to impress your friends, then you’ll want to be…
Some States Are Fighting Back Against New Tax Reform Law
Some States Are Fighting Back Against New Tax Reform Law By Alan Olsen It’s no secret that not everyone is happy with the nation’s new tax reform bill that was signed into law last December. Among those least pleased with the bill are taxpayers that live in high-tax states. In fact, several of these states…
Top Pros and Cons of Working for a Startup
So you’re thinking about working for a startup, huh? Whether you’re just getting ready to graduate from college, or even high school, or you’re ready for a career change, a startup company might be just the opportunity you’re looking for. However, don’t expect it to be a bed of roses. While joining a startup can…
The Man Who Will Eliminate World Hunger | Mazi Ghorbani
The Man Who Will Eliminate World Hunger “It gets me to wake up in the morning and gets me going all day…this passion runs in my blood.” Transcript Mazi: Our business model is feeding the children, feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Everybody is in the search of the most the truly…
Tablets vs Phone books
Tablets vs Phone books Transcript: With smart phones and tablets becoming more prevalent in society, accountants are left without a hobby. I mean, how are they supposed to add phone books now? To receive our free newsletter, contact us here. Subscribe our YouTube Channel for more updates. This transcript was generated by software and may not accurately reflect exactly…
Art as an Investment?
Art as an Investment? “Beauty is truth, truth beauty”—that is all/Ye know on earth, and all ye need to know.” —John Keats, “Ode on a Grecian Urn” Well, yes, but many who collect works of art—whether Grecian urns or Ming vases, Rembrandts or Warhols—and many who share the growing interest in art as an investment have…
50 Tax Deductions You Should Remember
50 Tax Deductions You Should Remember 1. Accounting fees for tax preparation services and IRS audits 2. Alcoholism and drug abuse treatment 3. Amortization of premium on taxable bonds 4. Appraisal fees for charitable donations or casualty losses 5. Appreciation on property donated to a charity 6. Casualty or theft losses 7. Cellular telephones –…
Underpayment of Taxes – Personal Returns – How to Avoid Penalties – Dreaded “Spiky Income”
Underpayment of Taxes – Personal Returns – How to Avoid Penalties – Dreaded “Spiky Income” By Ron Cohen, CPA, MST Partner Greenstein, Rogoff, Olsen & Co., LLP One of the most frustrating issues taxpayers confront as they attempt to deal with their taxes is to determine the required amount and due dates for estimated tax…
Are You Ready for the 2014 Tax Year?
Are You Ready for the 2014 Tax Year? If you’re like most individuals or businesses then you’re probably breathing a sigh of relief as the 2013 tax year is finally in the rearview mirror, except for those who have filed for an extension, of course. Well, don’t get too comfortable; it’s time to start thinking…
6 Tips for Avoiding Digital Clutter
6 Tips for Avoiding Digital Clutter What is “Digital Clutter” and why do we need to avoid it? Although there isn’t a true definition for the phrase, we can define the term “clutter” and apply it to the digital world. “Clutter” is defined as a collection of things lying about in an untidy mess. Although…