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SLGG Opens New Office Location in Woodland Hills

SLGG Opens New Office Location in Woodland Hills

The Woodland Hills location is SLGG’s fourth office serving the Southern California area in addition to Los Angeles, Orange County, and the Inland Empire. Audit Partner, Sally Aubury, and Tax Partner, Andrew Gantman, will work from the new location. Read more...



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When is a Holiday Gift Taxable?

When is a Holiday Gift Taxable?

Holiday season - a time for giving to friends and family, but not, you hope, to the IRS. Many, if not most, people are aware that the Tax Code imposes a tax on certain gifts, but not everyone is certain as to how this works. How do you know when you've given the gift that keeps on taking - a taxable gift? Read more...



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Congressional Action on Extenders Bill Expected in Early December
Congressional Action on Extenders Bill Expected in Early December

Chuck Grassley (R-IA), the outgoing Senate Finance Committee Chair, told reporters on November 14, 2006 that a package of tax extenders will move through Congress in December 2006. Grassley said that although all of the details of the package had not been decided, "there's general agreement that what we've already worked out with the House would pass."  Read more...

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Wal-Mart has garnered a great deal of publicity and increased business by dramatically dropping the price point of its generic prescription drugs in many states. However, a business does not have to be the size of Wal-Mart to benefit from a clever pricing strategy. Click "Full Article" to see how Wal-Mart and a smaller retailer dramatically changed their approaches to pricing to gain publicity and market share. We'll also tell you how to analyze pricing structures at your company before cutting or raising prices.
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At the very least, you need a will but there's much more to consider when planning your estate. Here's a primer on how you can help ensure that your heirs will be in good hands.
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In recent years, S corporations have "exploded" in popularity, according to the IRS. Despite this, they have not been a big audit target - until recently. The IRS announced it would randomly audit 5,000 S corps and use the information gathered to learn more about tax compliance of other businesses set up this way. Here are the details.
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Let's say you own a highly appreciated home. You want to sell the property and convert the equity into an income-producing investment. But there's one problem: The amount of gain is expected to be much more than the $250,000 that you can pocket tax-free under the tax law ($500,000 for married couples filing jointly.) You have to pay taxes on the profit above that amount. But there might be a strategy to avoid a big bill that combines two tax breaks and has the approval of the IRS. Click "Full Article" for the details.
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Market rises as data eases economic fears
news.yahoo.com - Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:44:28 GMT

 Wall Street Closes Higher Following Upbeat Economic Data
rttnews.com - Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:42:07 GMT

 U.S. Stocks Rise As Data Lifts Gloom A Bit
javno.com - Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:42:02 GMT

 UAE tops in providing luxury to expatriates
gulfnews.com - Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:41:31 GMT

 What's the Point, Rediff?
fool.com - Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:36:02 GMT
 

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