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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When the IRS audits a publicly traded corporation, one of the areas that examiners scrutinize is executive compensation, especially when it is in excess of $1 million annually. From an internal IRS guide, here are the questions that auditors are instructed to ask corporations in an initial interview when they are looking to narrow the focus of the documents they request.

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April 15 is next Tuesday. Here are eight last-minute tips to save you time, money and problems with the IRS. (These tips also work if you're planning to file an extension.) If you already sent your return, we'll tell you how to check the status of your refund online. Plus, we've got a list of some unusual deductions that taxpayers have successfully claimed on their tax returns.
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Are you so busy running your business that you've neglected to set up a tax-advantaged retirement plan? There are several options depending on how large your business is, how much you want to contribute annually and whether you have any employees. The SIMPLE-IRA can be a good choice for businesses that generate a modest amount of income for their owners. Here are the basic rules, along with examples of who can benefit most from these plans.
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Do your children or grandchildren work part-time after school and during the summer? Click "Full Article" for a smart family plan that can help industrious kids save money for the future -- and save a bundle on taxes.
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