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Sweeping new IRS “repair regulations” impact most businesses

The IRS has released much-anticipated temporary and proposed regulations on the capitalization of costs incurred for tangible property. They impact how virtually any business writes off costs that repair, maintain, improve or replace any tangible property used in the business, from office furniture to roof repairs to photocopy maintenance and everything in between. They apply […]

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Technology: Freedom of Expression Trumps Twitter Stalking Concerns

Until a decade ago, many people thought that the Internet might be a panacea for the many ills that afflicted our world in the late twentieth century. Access to information and real-time, inexpensive ways to connect across the globe seemed like a step toward invigorating debate and forging better worldwide communications. But as we all […]

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How to Survive on a Single Income in a Two-Income World

Learning to live on less is never easy. Sometimes it’s voluntary, like when a spouse decides to stay home to take care of children. Sometimes the decision is made for you. If one half of a couple is laid off, living on a single income might be the only option for awhile. In a slow […]

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Stock Market: Pros Urge Investors to Act on Positive News

The start of a New Year doesn’t call for a wholesale change of strategy, but for many individual investors the start of 2012 is a perfect time to review and rebalance. Over the past few months, many investments have shifted quickly. Investors who decided to bail on stocks after summer’s plunge have seen equities find […]

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Set Business Goals and Achieve Your Vision for 2012

The recession and economic uncertainty of recent years have presented challenges for many small businesses. As 2012 begins, economic recovery is tenuous and vulnerable to government debt and economic tension at home and abroad. In tough times like these, setting business goals and working diligently to achieve them is more important than ever, whether you […]

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Finding Deductions In the Oddest of Places

Happy New Year to one and all! Here’s hoping that everyone has the best year they have ever had. OK, now that the niceties are out of the way, let’s ruin the year with talk of taxes. Just kidding – we are not going to ruin your year at all. In fact, we hope you […]

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How long should I keep records?

The length of time you should keep a document depends on the action, expense, or event the document records. Generally, you must keep your records that support an item of income or deductions on a tax return until the period of limitations for that return runs out. The period of limitations is the period of […]

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Tip: Don’t Overlook Expiring Tax Breaks

As the year-end approaches, it’s time to ensure that you take advantage of all the tax breaks that apply to your business – especially those scheduled to expire by Dec. 31, 2011. Many of us also might face higher personal taxes in 2012. If ever there was a year-end where pre-emptive tax planning with a […]

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Technology: Debate Regarding Cell Phones, Robocalls Intensifies

Since 1991, The Federal Communications Commission has provided consumers with legislative protection from pre-recorded telemarketing calls. For years, a lively debate has been going on between various trade groups and the FCC over the extent of the protection and the definition of consumer consent, which overrides the FCC’s protection. The debate has intensified lately because […]

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