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The Focus - Our Tax E-Newsletter | 02/25/2014Structuring Transition PayoutsThis is the last in the series on the transition process. The first article discussed beginning the process and having the right entity structure. The second article discussed the value of the closely held business. This article will… |
The Focus - Our Tax E-Newsletter | 01/24/2014Expired Tax Provisions of 2013With each passing tax year there are growing ranks of accountants that simply accept the fact that Congress is willing to allow certain tax provisions to expire only to be extended at the last minute prior to year end, or reinstated… |
The Focus - Our Tax E-Newsletter | 01/24/2014Medicare Surtax on Net Investment IncomeBack in 2010, Nancy Pelosi infamously stated “we must pass this bill to find out what’s in it.” Four years later that bill, the Affordable Care Act, now appears to be a cross between Murphy’s Law and the law of unintended consequences. |
The Focus - Our Tax E-Newsletter | 01/24/2014Beyond the Numbers: Janice Smith, CNEJanice Smith, CNE, has been with Dermody, Burke & Brown since 1990 and is responsible for marketing, implementing, training and supporting accounting software. |
The Focus - Our Tax E-Newsletter | 11/22/2013Beyond the Numbers: Meghan Alberts, MBAMeghan Alberts, MBA, recently joined Dermody, Burke & Brown, CPAs, LLC as an associate in both the Tax department and the Audit and Accounting department. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and a Master of… |
The Focus - Our Tax E-Newsletter | 11/22/2013Year-End Tax Planning Tips & RemindersAs we are in the midst of planning our Thanksgiving dinner, preparing our Black Friday shopping hit list and deciding on what to give as holiday gifts, year-end tax planning is the last thing on our minds. Now is actually the perfect time… |
The Focus - Our Tax E-Newsletter | 11/22/2013Final Regulations: Comprehensive Repair and Capitalization RulesThe IRS has released final regulations outlining when business expenditures must be capitalized as opposed to currently expensed as routine repairs and maintenance. The final regulations make substantial changes to the temporary… |
The Focus - Our Tax E-Newsletter | 10/29/2013The Affordable Care Act – What It Means To Individuals and BusinessesFor the past few months many have pleaded for a repeal of the Affordable Cart Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare. The initial enrollment opened October 1, 2013 allowing individuals and small businesses to purchase health insurance through… |
The Focus - Our Tax E-Newsletter | 10/29/2013Beyond the Numbers: Joseph Matthews, MBAJoseph Matthews, MBA, recently joined Dermody, Burke & Brown, CPAs, LLC, as an Associate in the tax department. Joe received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and a Master of Business Administration from State University of… |
The Focus - Our Tax E-Newsletter | 09/25/2013Beyond the Numbers: Paula B. Ellenberg, CPA, CVA, MSTPaula B. |
The Focus - Our Tax E-Newsletter | 09/25/2013What’s My Business Worth?In this article, the second in a series on business transition planning, we will discuss the value proposition for the closely held business. |
The Focus - Our Tax E-Newsletter | 09/25/2013State Death Taxes – Unintended ConsequencesWith the federal exemption amount set at a fairly generous $5,250,000 for 2013, state specific estate planning can easily slip past a taxpayer’s radar unnoticed. In light of the federal exemption, a married couple can potentially shelter… |