April 15 has come and gone. The tax returns have been filed and the IRS is far from your mind. So what do you do when you get a letter from the IRS in the mail?

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The merger & acquisition train is moving at its fastest speed since 2000. A record number of businesses will change hands in the next two decades as the baby boomers retire. If you're a boomer and want to sell your business to an outsider, this might be the best chance you have to maximize your price and after-tax proceeds before a planned or forced retirement.

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Sometimes the only way to stop a snowballing problem is to go back to the top of the hill and find out what started it. If you're up to your eyeballs in credit card debt, take a step back and recount your money missteps. Knowing your weaknesses could help prevent you from falling back into the bad-credit pit and show you a way out.

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Self-Directed Brokerage Accounts (SDBAs) have quickly become the investment of choice in today's retirement plan industry. In fact, about 20 percent of all retirement plans now offer SDBAs. What's the buzz about?

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Naming a Chief Energy Officer can help your company set up an energy policy and measure its return on environmental investment. A recent global survey showed that a majority of executives think their company should have this position. If you think your business could benefit, and want some tips on persuading managers of the need for an energy policy, click "Full Article."

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Gifting interests in family limited partnerships and limited liability companies is a popular way to move assets out of a taxable estate while maintaining control over the underlying assets. However, in one case, the Tax Court ruled that gifted interests in a family partnership did not qualify for the annual gift tax exclusion. This article explains why, as well as how to preserve valuable tax breaks.
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Does your business use telemarketing to sell products and services? The federal government allows consumers to sign up for a national "Do Not Call" registry. Click "Full Article" for the details, including penalties telemarketers face for violations, and which organizations can make calls because they're exempt under FTC regulations.
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Your company's mission statement should be prominently displayed on your Web site, brochures and other materials. Here's how to create one that highlights your products and services and helps build customer loyalty.
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