10.09.17

Worker Classification Matters

Many employers mistakenly believe that the misclassification of employees as independent contractors does not really matter, so long as contractors satisfy all of their tax obligations. This could not be further from the truth. This article explains the stakes involved when employers classify workers as employees or independent contractors.

10.04.17

For Good Financial Health, Take Your RMDs
Dan Newman

Employer-sponsored retirement plans and traditional IRAs offer participants almost unbeatable tax-saving and wealth-building opportunities. But the benefits come with a catch. At a certain point, you have to stop investing and start withdrawing in the form of required minimum distributions (RMDs) or pay a severe price.

10.03.17

How Does a Growing Company Maintain its Innovation and Competitive Edge?

How does a growing company maintain its innovation and competitive edge? By hiring great employees? NOPE. It’s by keeping them. By employing open book management and offering a stake in profits you can retain great talent to help your company thrive. Learn the key concepts, metrics and incentives needed to curate your culture for growth. We […]

10.02.17

IRS Simplifies Process for Avoiding Rollover Penalties

In the past, retirement plan participants have found the process to rollover their retirement plan a tedious and sometimes costly process if proper procedures are not followed. However, recently the IRS has made it a lot easier for retirement plan participants and IRA owners to avoid penalties when they botch a rollover. This article discusses new IRS Revenue Procedure 2016-47, which allows participants to “self-certify” valid reasons to the receiving financial institution.

09.25.17

All Charitable Deductions are Not Created Equal
James Quaid

With the end of the year approaching, your supporters may be thinking about making charitable contributions they can deduct on their 2017 federal tax returns. Here is some information your supporters may find helpful when thinking about different types of donations, some of which are not tax deductible at all.

09.18.17

Why Law Firms Should Look to the Cloud
Robert Swenson

Cloud computing is not exactly new. It has been on the radar of efficiency and cost-minded businesses of all sizes for some time, but law firms have been slower to jump on board, largely because of privacy and security concerns. However, several newer cloud computing options address these issues, and many firms are concluding that the benefits far outweigh the risks.

09.14.17

Crossing That Bridge: Understanding the Pros and Cons of Bridge Loans
Tamara Partridge

Investors and home buyers generally use bridge loans until they can secure long-term financing. As with any form of financing, there are advantages and disadvantages. This article summarizes what exactly bridge loans entail, and then delves in to the pros and cons of this type of financing.

09.13.17

Loan or Lease: What Is the Smartest Way to Finance New Asset Purchases?

Manufacturers that need to expand their facilities or update equipment may be weighing the pros and cons of financing versus leasing. This article explains tax, financial and practical considerations to help business owners make informed decisions.

09.12.17

Leaving a Financial Road Map for Your Loved One

We do not like to think about dying or becoming incapacitated due to illness, but it is important to be prepared.  In the event you become incapacitated or die, does your spouse or loved one know what assets you have or where they are located?  Do they know what bills need to be paid or how to pay them?  This article provides some questions and answers your loved ones need to know.

09.11.17

Managing a Successful 340B Discount Program

Most Americans are not aware of a little-known drug pricing program called the 340B Drug Discount Program (340B). The 340B program was created by the federal government in 1992 under Section 602 of the Veterans Health Care Act. However, its popularity only surged within the last five years when hospitals were required to register their offsite facilities which were using 340B drugs. Since its enactment in 1992, the 340B program has been expanded by Congress through various other laws which clarify or broaden the law, including guidance that allows hospitals and clinics to contract with outside pharmacies if they do not have one in-house.