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Hi, Website Visitor. Here are your Articles for February 6, 2008.
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Back to the Basics: 1031 Like-Kind Exchanges

You may be aware that IRC section 1031 is a "tax deferral" provision that allows property owners to take the proceeds from the sale of one property and reinvest them in a similar type of real property, thereby deferring payment of tax into the future (indefinitely). But before you do this, watch your step!

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Have You Made Retirement Plans Based on a Faulty Assumption?

As a business owner, do you know what your most important asset – your business – is really worth? All too often, business owners have to change their retirement plans due to miscalculating the true value of their business. Read on for a true example of what can happen if you make this mistake.

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Ohio Trust Code Annual Reports

Are you a trustee for an Ohio trust? If so, you may need to provide your trust beneficiaries with an annual report as now required under the Ohio Trust Code. The first reports are due for calendar year 2007.

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Reduce Your Fraud Exposure: Rea & Associates Announces New Service

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners reports U.S. organizations lose 5 percent of annual revenues to fraud with the median loss being $159,000. Small businesses, those with less than 100 employees, suffer even more with a median loss of $200,000. The average scheme lasts for 18 months before anyone catches on, and more than 65 percent of the cases ended with the victim recovering less than 25 percent of the loss. The key to reducing your exposure to fraud? Proactive fraud detection and deterrence.

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In a significant decision
, the Supreme Court recently limited the tax deductions that can be claimed by trusts and estates. The ruling, which went against the family that created Pepperidge Farm, affects the amount that trusts and estates can write off for the investment advice they receive. Here are the details.

 Enjoy Pepperidge Farm products? Click "Full Article" for the remarkable history of the company behind the court case.
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Looking at divorce without the emotions, it is a major financial transaction with important tax consequences for both parties. This is especially true when business ownership interests are involved. In the interest of retaining ownership, one spouse may want to buy back some of an ex-spouse's stock in a closely held corporation. How the transfer is structured determines whether or not there are immediate tax implications, and if so, who pays them. Here are the details.
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Every sale is a profit opportunity, so when training newcomers, make sure there are enough veterans around to close the deals the new staff generate. This can help turn your rookies into pros in no time. Click "Full Article" for tips on helping new sales people focus their aim.
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To sustain your bottom line,
periodically review the costs involved in selling to, or servicing, each customer. Here are four steps to get started.
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Two Banks Fail In Midwest; Total Count Reaches 15
AllHeadlineNews.com - Sat, 11 Oct 2008 15:45:43 GMT

Britain And Iceland Talk About Frozen Funds
javno.com - Sat, 11 Oct 2008 15:40:45 GMT

Developing nations blast West for failed aid promises
gulfnews.com - Sat, 11 Oct 2008 15:40:14 GMT

Financial woes boost Democrats in Congress races
sfgate.com - Sat, 11 Oct 2008 15:30:55 GMT

GM, Chrysler talk merger, reports say
stltoday.com - Sat, 11 Oct 2008 15:30:42 GMT


 

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