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Downturns are tough on retailers. Recent McKinsey research indicates that during the last two recessions (1990 to 1991 and 2000 to 2001), growth slowed for nearly every retail sub-sector in the U.S. Ninety-three percent of the retailers surveyed that existed during both downturns experienced slowing revenue growth in one of them, and 59 percent endured it in both.
These past few weeks have been trying for all of us. It seems like each new day brings more bad economic news. To top it off, there is much uncertainty about the future tax implications surrounding the election of a new president, regardless of who he turns out to be. Some of us would rather have a root canal than pick up the morning 
Advocates of clean energy have plenty to cheer about in the latest tax law. There are deductions and tax credits for solar and wind equipment, plug-in electric vehicles, energy improvements made to commercial buildings, and much more. Click "Full Article" for a list of 20 energy-related tax provisions included in the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008.
Many organizations are rethinking executive salary and perks. While public companies are bound by SEC Disclosure Rules, even private companies and not-for-profits are re-evaluating their executive compensation packages. Click "Full Article" to learn more about trends in executive compensation, including severance and fringe benefit packages, as well as the tax implications.
Commercial leases should be framed to give your company the maximum advantage. Click "Full Article" for a look at some crucial items that should be included in your company's rental agreements to provide the maximum protection and best tax advantages.