02.21.11

Payroll Tax Happy Hour!
Joseph Odzer

Kompai! Prosit! Na Zdrowie! Cheers! No matter how you say it, there is plenty to raise your glass about. The new tax law passed by Congress and signed by the President at the end of December provided for, amongst other nuggets, a payroll tax cut. Let me give you yet another excuse to raise your glass in toast by telling you how this will benefit us as taxpayers.

02.15.11

Get S.M.A.R.T!
Jim Rosas

Every not-for profit organization starts our the year with new goals, hopes, dreams and expectations of greatness.

Did your organization’s year start out this way? So how’s that going for you? Everything you thought it would be? Well, if it is not going as well as you thought, don’t get too discouraged. I would like to share with you some simple and easy steps for reaching your goals and putting the bounce back into your step.

02.14.11

Are You Leaving Money on the Table?
Lisa Rudisel

How often do you see your employees leaving cash on the table? Never, right? No sooner have their guests left than the cash is swept up and into the abyss of their pockets. But you as a restaurant owner are leaving money on the table if you are not claiming the FICA Tip credit.

02.13.11

Four Major Considerations When Buying a Foreclosed Property

Attempting to buy a foreclosed property for the first time can be a test of your time and patience. To assist in mitigating any future emotional meltdowns, I have put together a list of the four major things one should consider when buying a foreclosed property.

02.06.11

Show Me the Green(backs)

Okay, so maybe my title goes against our Green values. Save the planet. Contribute to the greater good. But hey, we are all trying to find ways to assist in saving the planet. From energy efficient cars to recycling our trash, taking part in the Green movement feels good. So is there really anything wrong in getting a little monetary kudos for our Green efforts??

02.06.11

Whipping Up a Tax Savings Recipe
Brian R. Israel

Like most, one of the things I enjoy most about dining out is the atmosphere. Places like Gibson’s, Lux Bar, and a slew of other restaurants have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars building out their restaurant concept. However, it is amazing how few restaurants owners take advantage of the benefits offered by doing a cost segregation study (with exception to our clients of course).

02.06.11

The Health Care Tax Credit is Nothing to Sneeze At
James Quaid

Has your not-for profit organization taken advantage of the new health care tax credit? If not, you may be missing out on an opportunity to keep your organizations employees and your bottom line healthy.

Under the Affordable Care Act that was enacted on March 23, 2010, a new small business health care tax credit is now available to both small businesses as well as small tax-exempt organizations and is targeted to those employing low and moderate-income workers. The credit is designed to encourage small employers to offer health insurance coverage for the first time or to maintain coverage that they already provide.