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Little-Known IRA Rollover Rule Has Big Consequences
Knowing your IRA rollover rules can minimize unexpected taxes and penalties. Find out why traditional IRA rollovers aren’t as simple as they seem.
Tax-Efficient Portfolio Management: Tips and Tricks for Investors
Fiduciaries must also offer a careful review of the probable tax impact of any investment strategy — without a tax-efficient focus, their work remains incomplete.
Scary Word(s) No. 13 – “Equity”
If you don’t understand your equity numbers, you don’t understand your business.
Multi-Generational Tax Strategy for High Net Worth Families
For high net worth families looking for a robust, multi-generational tax strategy, private placement insurance and variable annuity contracts are a viable solution.
Scary Word(s) No. 12 – “The Deferreds”
By definition, the word “defer” means “to put off or postpone.” How exactly does this apply to the accounting for your business? Well, “The Deferreds” refer to the deferred assets and liabilities you may need to record under GAAP. There are several common categories of deferred liabilities: Deferred revenue, Deferred rent, Deferred compensation, and Deferred tax.
Scary Word(s) No. 11 – Debt, Collateral, Covenants, Guarantees and More
If you ever read (and I mean read, not just signed) a bank loan or revolving credit agreement, then you know the document can be a little overwhelming.
New Revenue Recognition Standards to Impact Wide Array of Business Practices
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) recently changed revenue recognition standards, introducing many new aspects that accountants need to understand as they advise their clients in 2017.
Will President Trump Repeal the Estate Tax?
Will President Donald Trump repeal the Estate Tax? The truth is, thanks to the estate tax exemption, most Americans already experience a de facto repeal.
In Trump Administration, Private Placement Insurance Has a Rising Role
This article introduces the private placement life insurance industry and reveals planning opportunities for its products in a Trump presidency—especially in light of his proposed tax reforms.
Scary Word(s) No. 10 – Commitments and Contingencies
Many balance sheets have a line called “Commitments and Contingencies” between the liability and equity sections. The strange part is there are no dollar amounts listed. So, what the heck are commitments and contingencies?
