Is it time to hire a CFO or controller?

Is it time to hire a CFO or controller? Many business owners reach a point where managing the financial side of the enterprise becomes overwhelming. Usually, this is a good thing — the company has grown to a point where simple bookkeeping and basic financial reporting just don’t cut it anymore. If you can relate […]

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The tax implications of being a winner

The tax implications of being a winner If you’re lucky enough to be a winner at gambling or the lottery, congratulations! After you celebrate, be ready to deal with the tax consequences of your good fortune. Winning at gambling Whether you win at the casino, a bingo hall, or elsewhere, you must report 100% of […]

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The IRS is targeting business transactions in bitcoin and other virtual currencies

The IRS is targeting business transactions in bitcoin and other virtual currencies Bitcoin and other forms of virtual currency are gaining popularity. But many businesses, consumers, employees and investors are still confused about how they work and how to report transactions on their federal tax returns. And the IRS just announced that it is targeting […]

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The 1-2-3 of B2B marketing

The 1-2-3 of B2B marketing Does your business market its products or services to other companies? Or might it start doing so in the future? If so, it’s critical to recognize the key differences between marketing to the public — or even certain segments of the public — and business-to-business (B2B) marketing. Whereas wide-scale marketing […]

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Summer: A good time to review your investments

Summer: A good time to review your investments You may have heard about a proposal in Washington to cut the taxes paid on investments by indexing capital gains to inflation. Under the proposal, the purchase price of assets would be adjusted so that no tax is paid on the appreciation due to inflation. While the […]

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