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Massachusetts Self-employeds and Partners Beware – After 2007, No CODA for You!

For years, an exclusion from taxable income has been allowed for contributions made on behalf of Massachusetts individuals to cash or deferred arrangement ("CODA") plans (more commonly known as 401(k) plans).  Recently, Massachusetts issued a Working Draft Directive seeking to force contributions made on behalf of sole proprietors and partners of partnerships to be included as part of Massachusetts gross income for tax years beginning after December 31, 2007.  This is a significant shift in policy since in the past these contributions which were excluded from federal gross income were also excluded from Massachusetts gross income.  This policy change seems particularly unfair considering it only affects partners and sole proprietors, not employees of incorporated businesses who offer these plans to all employees.  Click on Full Article to read more.

By Stephanie L. Tenczar, MSA



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A liquidity crunch can send your company into a downward spiral and make it ripe for a takeover, as Bear Stearns recently discovered. One of the most important aspects of running a successful business is to maintain a solid liquidity position. Here are 10 ways to improve your company's cash supply, as well as come up with contingency plans to help get through difficult times.
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Want a million dollars? If you own commercial property, this fantasy might be more applicable than you think because you could be eligible for a million dollars worth of depreciation deductions. There's only one problem. You may have to wait 39 years to generate all of the deductions. But by using a process called "cost segregation," you can write off more of your million dollars now, rather than waiting for decades. Here are the details.
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When you invest in a startup business, an S corporation is generally a good choice. Reason: You'll be able to insulate your losses against the IRS. Click "Full Article" for additional details.
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GE to Sell Appliances Unit
newser.com - Thu, 15 May 2008 00:46:00 GMT

 Expect Higher Natural Gas Bills Starting This Summer
citynews.ca - Thu, 15 May 2008 00:45:20 GMT

 Delta/Northwest merger seen likely to be approved
news.yahoo.com - Thu, 15 May 2008 00:44:47 GMT

 Report says GE set to auction appliance business
chron.com - Thu, 15 May 2008 00:42:30 GMT

 USC, Los Angeles Coliseum sign lease
sfgate.com - Thu, 15 May 2008 00:38:38 GMT

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