Itemized Deductions: From Common and Easy to Unusual and Tricky
For additional information regarding 2014 tax planning, you can download our 2014 Tax Planning Guide from the Resources tab on our website. For most taxpayers, questions about what is deductible far outnumber the questions about what is taxable. Why? Most income is reported to you and the IRS shortly after year-end on standard documents…
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Hiring the Right Financial Professional: Be Vigilant
Part One: The Bookkeeper Part Two: The Controller Part Three: The CFO Regardless of the degree of financial oversight your company requires—whether you need a bookkeeper, a controller or a CFO—vigilance is vital when it comes to finding the right person for your job. I advise following prudent, proven practices when placing someone in the…
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Hiring the Right Financial Professional: The CFO
Part three of four in a SmartMoney series by Mike Baker Read Part One: The Bookkeeper and Part Two: The Controller. The larger the company, the more complicated the financial decisions and the more responsibilities required of those people minding the money. Earlier in this series, I talked about bookkeepers and controllers, professionals who are…
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Hiring the Right Financial Professional: The Controller
Part two of four in a SmartMoney series Read Part One: The Bookkeeper The recent recession was a grim reminder that we simply can’t be too careful when it comes to the company’s finances. But what type of financial professional does your company really need? A small operation might do well to hire an experienced…
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Hiring the Right Financial Professional: The Bookkeeper
Part one of four in a SmartMoney series If your company is like most, you are beginning to see welcome signs of financial recovery. But the memory of the recession has not faded, and vigilance about company finances must remain a top priority. I’ve seen too many businesses launch a search for a financial professional…
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BP Deepwater Horizon Spill Settlement – Your Business May Qualify for Compensation
The new Deepwater Horizon Court-Supervised Settlement is now open and accepting claims. This new program is a dramatic shift from the prior Gulf Coast Claims facility headed by Kenneth Feinburg. Your businesses may qualify even if not located on the coast or involved in tourism. The geographic area of the settlement includes all of Alabama,…
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