Last week I attended the 3rd Annual Member Conference in beautiful downtown Minneapolis. Being new to the group, I had no real expectations other than the desire to get to know as many professionals as I could in just a couple of days. I had a great time getting acquainted with our 40 plus attendees. Click Full Article for a quick overview of our time together.
We have some hot topic webcasts on the HIRE Act and Form 990 scheduled for this month. Click Full Article to view the dates and times. Remember that tuition for web-based CPE is now included in your Firm Foundation license fee, so no additional tuition will be billed. A $15 technology fee is billed for each phone connection.
On June 3, 2010, the Service issued proposed regulations under regulation section 1.1001-3 (REG-106750-10) clarifying that the deterioration in the financial condition of a debtor does not impact the determination of whether a modified debt remains debt for federal tax purposes. Click Full Article for more information.
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by Kevin Poppen, Director
by Mary Ellen Price, Learning Associate
On June 3, 2010, the Service issued proposed regulations under regulation section 1.1001-3 (REG-106750-10) clarifying that the deterioration in the financial condition of a debtor does not impact the determination of whether a modified debt remains debt for federal tax purposes. Click Full Article for more information.
A growing interest in mergers and acquisitions is yet another sign that the economy is on the mend. And, since M&A transactions stalled during the recent recession, there's also a great deal of pent-up demand. If a buyout could be in your company's future, it's time to begin positioning your business to receive the optimum price. Solid preparation now will help you to fetch top dollar later. For a dozen key questions to ask, read on.
In the current economic climate, you may have some customers who don't pay their bills. As a last resort, you can at least get a tax break for business bad debts. Click "Full Article" for the basic rules.
Deferring taxes to the maximum extent allowed is usually the smart course of action, according to conventional wisdom. That means keeping as much money as possible in accounts such as traditional IRAs for as long as possible. But for some people, deferring taxes to the max is no longer productive given the current tax rate outlook. Click "Full Article" to learn why you can have too much tax deferral in some cases, as well as alternative savings strategies that can help you keep more.