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ARCHIVED TAX TIPS
August 2008
Should You Go “Solo” with a 401(k)? - Take advantage of generous tax law provisions
Charitable Volunteers: Step Forward to Claim Deductions - How to write off your unreimbursed expenses
Get Ready, Set … Start Your Business
Ten Tips for Avoiding E-mail Mistakes
Don’t Fall Prey to Corporate Identity Theft - Protect your company against a growing threat
Facts and Figures - Timely points of particular interest
July 2008
How to Save Tax Dollars by "Going Green" - The tax payoff for environmental consciousness
Finding Tax Shelter in Estate Planning - Shield assets with a credit shelter trust
Q's and A's for Your Retirement - Laying the groundwork for the future
Can You Swap Vacation Homes Tax-free?
Seven Ways to Dole Out More Work - Learning the art of business delegation
Facts and Figures - Timely points of particular interest
June 2008
Six Ways to Build Up College Savings - Consider these common investment vehicles
Step Up to Higher Section 179 Deductions - Be aware of two key tax law limits
Wash Sale Rule Extended to IRAs
Funding the Cure for Computer Viruses - Take steps to safeguard your business
How to Start a Nonprofit Organization - Summary of basic steps for a new entity
Facts and Figures - Timely points of particular interest
May 2008
What’s to Like About Like-kind Exchanges? Avoiding tax problems in a down real estate market
Six Steps to the Name Game. How to name a start-up company
New Joint Crackdown on Employment Taxes. IRS and states sign information-sharing agreements
Taking Roll Call At Work
Finding Nuggets in the Economic Stimulus Law. New legislation includes business tax breaks
Facts and Figures. Timely points of particular interest
April 2008
Five Ways to Claim Deductions “Above the Line” Common write-offs that may provide other tax benefits
Roundup of New Mortgage Law Tax Breaks Key new law provisions affecting homeowners
How to Manage Your Business Better Follow these tips to remain successful
How Do Your Employees Rate?
Build an Estate Plan for the Future Finding the proper “tools” for the job
Facts and Figures Timely points of particular interest
March 2008
Dos and Don’ts of Business Management
Don’t Ignore Taxes in Retirement
Reviewing Your Investment Portfolio in 2008
Who Should You Name as Executor?
IRS Issues Fact Sheet for Construction Firms
Nonprofit Boards: Leave a Lasting Memory
Manufacturing Companies: Roundup of UNICAP Rules
Should You Shift to a Reverse Mortgage?
Seven Business Valuation Errors to Avoid
Funding IRA Contributions with Tax Money
Seize a Unique Tax Opportunity
Bigger Awards for Tax Tipsters
February 2008
Protecting Computer Systems from Within
How to Choose a Telephone System
Don’t Make These Common 401(k) Mistakes
Switching Jobs? Look Before You Leap
Protect Yourself from Sexual Harassment Claims
Can You Regulate Employee Appearance?
Seven Ways to Reduce Business Overhead
Who Will Follow in Your Footsteps?
Are You an Employee or Not?
Be a Better Talent Judge
Should You Rehire Workers?
January 2008
Tax Confusion: Deductions for Investment Interest
Are You Ready for Tax Return Season?
These Deductions Go “Above” the Usual
Calling in Deductions for Telecommuting
Locking in Mortgage Interest Deductions
Tax Blueprint for a Disabled Access Credit
Automatic-enrollment 401(k)s Pick Up Steam
Overview of the Family Leave Law
Quick Tips for Better Public Speaking
Coping with Employee Absenteeism
Fighting the IRS in Court? The Fallout
December 2007
Know the Angles to Joint Ownership
Retirement Payouts: Four Ways to Slice the Pie
Watch Out When You Watch Employees
Spreading Your Investment Dollars Worldwide
Combine Two Top Homeowner Tax Breaks
For Business Owners: An Estate-tax Slowdown
Don’t Ignore Disability Income Insurance
How to Cut Unemployment Costs
A Measuring Stick for Construction Companies
Nonprofit Organizations: Starting a Grass-roots Campaign
Business Valuations: Gathering the Data
Tax Court Diagnoses Health Facility
New Tax Rule for Wrap Account Fees
’Tis Better to Give Than Receive
Do You Check E-mail in Meetings?
November 2007
Winners and Losers in the New Tax Law
The Kiddie Tax Continues to Grow
Seven Tax-wise Ideas at Year-end
IRS Unveils New Audit Program
Bringing Up Tax Breaks for Adoptions
Bringing Up Tax Breaks for Adoptions
Answers to Questions About Internal Controls
When to Consolidate Personal Debts
Is Your PC Spying on You?
Avoid “Future Shock” on Roth IRA Conversions
Facing the Threat of Inside Fraud
Four Small Steps for Business Retailers
Providing Access to Your Business Web Site
Handing Out Employee Achievement Awards
Manufacturing Deductions: Use of Statistical Sampling
No Leniency for Payroll Taxes
Finding Job Candidates on the Web
Three Pillars of Promoting Confidence
How to Improve Brainstorming Sessions
Five Leasing Mistakes to Avoid
Vacation Homes: A Tax Break for Trading Places
October 2007
Four Ways to Tap an IRA Early
Realize Gains Through Lean Manufacturing
Nonprofit Organizations: Create a Reserve Fund
The Need to Value Noncompetition Agreements
Six Steps for Estimating Construction Jobs
Don't Toss Out Tax Deductions
IRS Issues New "Blue Book"
Good Reasons for Corporate Meetings
IRS Identifies 12 Notorious Tax Scams
Tracking Trends in Bankruptcy Cases
Business Ethics: Shining the Light on Yourself
Tax Twist on Donations with Benefits
Are You Just an Average Taxpayer?
September 2007
Reducing the Tax Bill on Capital Gains
Tax Breaks with a View: Conservation Easements
What Is in Your Electronic Files?
Assembling a Computer Backup Plan
Dos and Don'ts of Foreign Business Expansion
Six Tips About Public Speaking
When Should You Update Your Will?
Finding Your Investment Comfort Zone
The Sandwich Generation: A Slice of Life
Moving Forward With a Charitable Lead Trust
Helping Employees to Quit Smoking
August 2007
Five Reasons to File an Amended Return
Hold Onto Your T&E Deductions
Home-sale Exclusion: Take the Easy Way Out
Employ New Tax Credit for Hiring Workers
Ins and Outs of Vacation Home Rentals
Four Ways to Encourage Creative Employees
Better Financial Health: Use a Wellness Program
When Workers Return from Military Duty
Roth IRAs for the Younger Generation
Four Ways to Keep "Star" Employees
Rediscover the R&D Tax Credit
Legal Risks for Nonprofit Board Members
July 2007
Mid-Year Tax Planning for 2007
Special Use Valuation: A Special Estate Break
Six Key Elements of a Fire-safe Building
A Home-grown Tax Break for Foreign Dividends
New Tax Break for Mortgage Insurance
IRS Connects Again with Taxpayers
Stop! There Goes a Tax Cheater
Go Through Your Ethics Checklist
Encourage Employees to Speak Out
Four Ways to Reduce Computer Risk
New Law Salvages a Key Deduction
What Is a Unit Investment Trust?
New Case on Damages for Emotional Distress
June 2007
Building an Effective Configuration Management Database
Avoiding "Audit Flags" for a Small Business
New Case Protects Employees from Retaliation
Protect Your Company Against Identity Theft
How to Expand Your Business Horizons
Profile of a Charitable Lead Trust
Seeking to Rebalance Your Portfolio
Finding a Financial Planner: Questions to Ask
Gifts to Minors Through Custodial Accounts
Showing Support for U.S. Savings Bonds
New Safe-harbor Methods for Manufacturing Deductions
May 2007
Roundup of Key New Law Extensions
New Rules in Play for Private Annuities
How to Deduct Business-related Entertainment Costs
Five Ways to Deduct Commuting Expenses
Ins and Outs of the Home-sale Exclusion
Directions for New Per Diem Rates
Don't Sweep the Nanny Tax Under the Rug
Health Savings Accounts: Better Than Ever?
The Turning Point for Moving Expense Deductions
Know the AMT Inside-out
Building a Network Firewall for Your Company
April 2007
Flexible Spending Accounts: Play Your Cards Right
IRS Connects to Telephone Tax Refunds
Watch Out for These Seven Investment Scams
These Boots Were Made for Walking
No Reprieve for Bad Tax Advice
17 Reasons Why Employees Might Stay
Rules of Thumb for Business Leaders
Five Tips to Improve Hiring Decisions
Churning Out Work in "Internet Time"
IRS Announces New Retirement Plan Limits
March 2007
A New Breed of Tax-efficient Mutual Funds
New Year's Resolution: Review Life Insurance Coverage
Learn the Three "R's" of Investments
Inheriting 401(k) Assets? New Opportunity Awaits
What Does Your Employee Manual Say?
Roundup of Home Mortgage Options
Estate Planning: Cue the QTIP Trust
Five Ways to Turn Off Employee Turnover
Collecting Debts Owed to Your Business
Assess Your Company's Computer Needs
Be Comfortable Working at Your Computer
Manufacturing Companies: Preparing for a Sale
Nonprofits: Four Steps to Combat Insider Theft
Five Common Valuation Mistakes to Avoid
An Even Dozen Tax Tips for Contractors
February 2007
New Law Revamps Tax Rules for Charitable Gifts
Five Ways to Reduce the Kiddie Tax
Don't Be Blindsided by the AMT
Is It a Hobby or a Business? It Matters
How to Deduct Your Home-office Expenses
Find a Silver Tax Lining in a Dark Cloud
Taking Deductions at the Company Getaway
New Planning Opportunity: The Charitable IRA Rollover
Creating a Buy--sell Agreement on Your Terms
This Is Not Your Father's 401(k) Plan
January 2007
No Lie: Parameters for Lie Detector Testing
Protect Your Tax Records from Damage
Listen Up: Understand What Workers Mean
Be Consistent in Worker Policies
Tax Angles for Personal Services Corporations
Show Me the Living Will
Personal Perks in a Small Company
Five Ways to Fire Up a Hot Team
December 2006
Four Ways to Reduce GST Tax Liability
Eight "Common Sense" Ways to Prosper
When to Use a Personal Residence Trust
Five Key Changes for Manufacturing Deductions
IRS Campaigns Against Political Activities
Business Valuations: Asset Value Versus Income Value
IRS Issues New "Blueprint" for Energy Tax Breaks
HERO Act Helps "Save" for Retirement
November 2006
The Tax Verdict On Legal Expenses
Roundup of New Pension Law Changes
Four Ways to Improve Employee Training
What Are the Risks of a Web Site?
How to Thwart False Workers' Compensation Claims
Keying Into Employee Blogs at Work
Roth IRA Conversions: A Window of Opportunity
Play It Safe: Keep Home Improvement Records
October 2006
Seven Tax Treats for the Holiday Season
Five Reasons to Lease Business Equipment
How to Swap Real Estate Tax-free
True or False: Tax Questions About Gambling Activities
Choosing a Retirement Plan for a Small Business
To "Disclaim" or Not to "Disclaim": That Is the Question
Call In for a Telephone Tax Refund
Corporate Reporting Rules: Help Is on the Way
What Can Happen If You Owe the IRS?
September 2006
For Independent Contractors: Protect Yourself
Open Up to Worldwide Communications
Meeting the Computer Threat from Insiders
Steer Clear of Online Investment Scams
Mapping Out Deductions for Foreign Business Travel
When a Nonprofit Spins Off a Business
Addressing State Nexus Issues of Manufacturers
Valuations Factors Affecting a Small Business
Tips on Accounting in the Construction Industry
Six Ways to Improve Networking
Fringe Benefits: Let's Get Physical
Cutting Down Work Disruptions
August 2006
See If Your Business Measures Up
The Tax Verdict on Legal Expenses
Sharing Home Equity with Your Child
To Retire Early or Not? That Is the Question
Married With Children? Consider a QTIP Trust
Piecing Together Your Estate Plan
Family Issues: Use of Accelerated Death Benefits
Can You "Fight City Hall" Over Your Land?
Why You Need Noncompete Agreements
How to Undo Unfair Credit Reports
When Workers Are Entitled to Overtime Pay
Summertime ... and the Tax Credits Are Easy
July 2006
Seven Tax Moves for the Summer
Watch Out for Five AMT Traps for Investors
Section 179 Election: The Secret Weapon
Opportunities and Pitfalls in the New Tax Law
New Gift-giving Idea Aids College Students
Don't Be Trapped by Business Assets
How to Qualify for the Child Care Credit
Cafeteria Plans: What's on Your Menu?
Announcing New Luxury Car Limits for 2006
Day of Reckoning for SIMPLE Plans
New "Data Book" Spills the Beans
Are You An "Innocent" Spouse?
June 2006
Climbing the Investment Risk Pyramid
New Guidelines for Roth 401(k) Plans
What Is a Tax-deferred Annuity--Exactly?
Benefit Plans: Does a VEBA Deserve a Look?
Protecting the Reputation of Your Business
Business Valuations: External Factors Affecting a Sale
New Tax Guidance on the Manufacturing Deduction
New Tax Deduction for Commercial Building Owners
Who Will Succeed Your Nonprofit's Board?
Telecommuters: Beware of State Income Tax Complications
Retirement Limits for 2006 Take a Jump
Storm Warnings: When Can Workers Be Docked?
May 2006
Taxes in Life and Death
E-mail "Caller ID" Is on the Way
More S Corporations in the Family Way
How to Cut Down the Kiddie Tax
Should Your Company Hire Your Spouse?
Taking Clients Out to the Ball Game
Tax Trade-offs for Business Bad Debts
Emergency! Responding When Your Computer Crashes
Four Steps to Solving Problems
When You Need More Time to File
Setting Up a Home Computer Network
April 2006
There's No Tax Place Like Home
Saying Your Estimated Tax Vows
Attention Retirees: Watch Out for Tax on Social Security Benefits
How to Use Approved Per Diem Rates
How to Offset Capital Gains and Losses
Spotlight on Deductions for Charitable Donations
The "Ins" and "Outs" of IRAs
Don't Overlook These 19 Business Expense Deductions
Home Rentals: Avoid Tax Trap for Personal Use
Tax Benefits of Leasing to Yourself
Low-cost Ways to Boost Morale
IRS Protects Your Personal Tax Information
March 2006
The Pluses and Minuses of Outsourcing
Four Ways to Encourage Workplace Creativity
There is something to be said for acting proactively. Frequently, business managers tend to "put out fires" as problems arise--especially in small companies. Committing a business plan to paper requires a great deal of discipline, but going through the p
Why Your Business Needs a Business Plan
New Tax Breaks in the Energy Law
Are Your Employees Mentally Healthy?
Choose Your State Tax Deduction Carefully
IRS Throws a Monkey Wrench in the Works
Real Estate Investors: Can You Turn "Pro"?
Just Be an Average Joe or Josephine
February 2006
IRS Zeroes In on Nonprofit Organizations
Don't Make These 10 Investment Mistakes
Is a Roth IRA Right for You?
Introducing New Features for 401(k) Plans
Should You Switch to Whole Life Insurance?
Deductions for Old Computers: Prove It
Should You Be a Good Samaritan?
During the last few years, the IRS has issued a number of rulings relating to the cleanup of hazardous waste materials. Now it has released yet another lengthy new ruling in an attempt to clarify some of the key tax rules.
Latest Tax Word on Environmental Cleanups
Shoring Up Deductions for Conservation Easements
How to Be a Better Boss
January 2006
Summary of Tax Breaks for Katrina Relief
T&E Expenses: Toe the Line on Recordkeeping
Enjoy the Tax Fruits of a Business Convention
Who Says You Can't Fight City Hall?
Four Ways to Deduct Interest Expenses
Basic Tax Breaks for Higher Education
Six Steps for Putting Tax Records in Order
What Is a "Reasonable" Amount of Compensation?
Tax Roundup of "Above-the-Line" Deductions
Facing Up to an IRS Audit
A Landlord's Guideline for Making Repairs
Business Valuations: Before and After the Storm
Estate Planning: Rights of Disinherited Family Members
How to Cash In on Company Patents
How to Fix Your Will Quickly
Where Are Your Property's Boundary Lines?
December 2005
Do Your Investing the Right Way
Where Do You Sue for Online Disputes?
Contesting a Will: The Rights of Family Members
Screening New-hires for Substance Abuse
Don't Miss These Ten Deductions for Landlords
How to Make Better Use of Your Time
Learn the Art of Delegation
Facing Up to the Tax on Social Security Benefits
For Homeowners: A Way to Double Your Tax Pleasure
Taxpayers Allowed Deductions for Special Education Program
Heed the New Rules for Charitable Trusts
Make the IRS an Offer It Can't Refuse
For Self-employeds: A New Tax Prescription for Health Insurance
Do Coverdell ESAs Deserve Another Look?
Six Ways to Motivate Part-timers
How to Deal with Employee Absenteeism
Avoiding Viruses in IM Messages
Wash Sales: How to Stay Dry at Year-end
November 2005
Seven Top Tax-saving Ideas at Year-end
Spreading Out Tax on Real Estate Sales
Should You Opt for S Corporation Status?
Don't Be Afraid of Probate
Giving Away Gifts of Property to Charity
Lock Up Tax Deductions for a Home Office
Establishing Business Value Before a Sale
Know the Tax Differences for Independent Contractors
Miscellaneous Expenses: All the Deductions That Don't Fit
Making History: A Tax Credit for Renovating Real Estate
Four Steps for Upgrading Your IT Department
Alert to Personal Computer Users: Pharming Reaps Data for Criminals
Crunching Numbers for a Biweekly Mortgage
Six Ways to Borrow for College
The Benefits of an Age-weighted Retirement Plan
Don't Ignore the Risks of Long-term Care
Planning Ahead: Look Toward the Investment Horizon
October 2005
Higher Medicare Premiums in Store


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