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Ten Ideas to Enhance Cash Flow
Ten Ideas to Enhance Cash Flow Managing cash flow is what separates good companies from the truly successful ones. Indeed, your ability to monitor the cash flow of your business can be the vital difference between profit and loss. Here are 10 ideas to enhance cash flow: Assess Your Risk Up Front When you do…
“C” Corporation versus “S” Corporation Entity Selection Decision
Your “C” corporation versus “S” corporation entity selection decision is often step one when starting a company. This comes up very often. How do we decide on whether to be a “C” Corporation or an “S” Corporation? You might also want to operate as a Limited Liability Company which is much like an S Corporation.…
Best Performing Stocks of 2016
Best Performing Stocks of 2016 Now that 2017 is in full swing, people are looking forward to this coming year, including the investment industry. Which stocks will be the big winners this year and which ones will leave investors shaking their heads? There is a lot still up in the air, especially with all the…
Would a Carbon Tax Make Sense for America?
Would a Carbon Tax Make Sense for America? By Kent Livingston Unless you don’t own a TV or a computer then at some point you’ve heard the so-called environmental experts and political pundits speak of the dangerous effects of greenhouse gas emissions on global warming. There are two sides to every story, but most people…
Willfully or Not, That Is the Question
Willfully or Not, That Is the Question “I didn’t know; it was an honest mistake.” “No one told me that I had to do that.” “But honestly, I didn’t understand what that meant.” Do these phrases sound familiar? Of course, they could be applied to many different situations in life and most of us have…
Will the Wealthy Benefit From Trump’s New Tax Plan?
By Alan Olsen Trump will have a cooperative GOP house and senate and it is likely that overall tax rates for the wealthy will be heading lower starting in 2017. Therefore, now is the time to begin your tax planning. That means it’s time to put the campaign and the election behind us and start…
Why Are Taxpayers Leaving Behind Billions of Dollars at Tax Time?
Why Are Taxpayers Leaving Behind Billions of Dollars at Tax Time? The 2018 tax season is officially over. Most Americans are happy to have their tax returns in the rearview mirror. After all, nobody really enjoys doing taxes. Why is that? For the most part, it’s because doing taxes is such a complicated, frustrating experience…
What to Expect When Trading Collectibles in Foreign Auctions
What to Expect When Trading Collectibles in Foreign Auctions For many people with an abundance of money, collecting goods like fine art is a popular pastime. However, no matter what kind of goods you collect or trade you will always have to be aware of the tax side of your hobby. Many people buy, sell…