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May
20

AMT for Construction Contractors

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The alternative minimum tax (AMT) can catch contractors by surprise at year end. The AMT is a separate tax system that limits or excludes certain deductions, and treats selected income items differently. Watch as Scott Abrams and Bruce Averett discuss the affects of AMT on contractors.

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May
13

Short on Cash? Donations of Cars and Catering Services Can Also Help Support Charities

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Donations provide the money that nonprofit organizations need to maintain operations and accomplish the goals of the organizations mission. Donors have the option of gifting a charity with money or time, but they also have the option of donating tangible and/or intangible goods and services that the nonprofit would normally pay for with operating funds…..

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May
10

Long-term Care Insurance Basics

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Unless you’re at a hip-hop concert or a mall, you’ll probably see more senior citizens than teenagers. To prove the point, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) states that the U.S. currently has more adults over the age of 65 than it does teenagers. That’s a startling number of retirees and pre-retirees facing potential….

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May
02

Consolidation: A Potentially Perfect Recipe for Many Community Banks in Today’s Regulatory Environment

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What do you get when you mix increasing regulatory requirements with reduced net interest margins? For many community banks, the answer is a prime opportunity for a merger. And while a merger is not a piece of cake, it can provide significant benefits and economies of scale. Although smaller banks are not required to implement….

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Apr
26

Business Valuations are the Star of the Show

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The value of a business plays a lead role in many things going on behind the scenes of a company. Business owners — who can have up to 70% of their personal net worth in the value of their business — base many financial decisions on the value of their business including retirement planning. An….

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Apr
22

Hidden Business Value Detractors

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Business owners typically have as much as 70% of their personal net worth tied to the value of their business. With so much at stake, business owners need to be aware of matters that adversely influence business value. Watch as Darin Phillips and Joel Sikes, Managing Directors of CRI Transaction Advisors, discuss four hidden detractors that may negatively impact your business’ value.

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Apr
20

The Days of Our Lives: The Life of BP Oil Spill Damage Claims Ends Soon

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“Like the sands through the hour glass, so are the days of our lives.” At times it seems like a year flashes before our eyes as if it’s only a second, and at other times  a day seems like a lifetime. One thing is certain in the BP Deepwater Horizon damage claim arena – the….

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Apr
17

Governmental Budgeting in Challenging Times

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Over the past few years, many state and local governments have relied on federal stimulus money to supplement their revenues. As stimulus funds expire and revenues continue to decline, governments must evaluate their budgets like never before. Watch as Tom Carmichael and Lanny White discuss governmental budgeting in challenging times.

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