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Agribusiness News (Spring 2011)
Current federal tax depreciation provisions
In an
effort to stimulate investments in a recessionary economic climate, several
accelerated tax depreciation provisions have been passed allowing significant
tax write-offs of asset addition. Read more
Agribusiness News (Winter 2010)
Job Creation Act of 2010
A summary of the
primary individual and business tax provisions of the tax act enacted in
December 2010 are as follows. Read more
Agribusiness News (Fall 2010)
Fraud detection & prevention
Financial fraud and embezzlement is something that occurs in business more than you know. It is important for organizations that undergo external audits know these engagements are structured to detect material fraud. Read more
Agribusiness News (Spring 2010)
Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act
Section 179 has
been extended for 2010. The Act does extend the enhance expense method
depreciation amount for 2010 at the 2009 amount - $250,000 with the beginning
of the phase-out starting at $800,000. It is extended for tax years beginning
after 2009 and before 2011. Read more
Construction News (Spring 2011)
Five traits of winning project management teams
We've
put together a simple list of 5 key traits that are needed in successful
project management teams. Read more
Construction News (Dec. 2010)
Managing cash flow
Managing cash flow is critical to any business' success, but perhaps most critical to construction contractors. Not only does it ensure the day-to-day operations of your business, but cash management is an important factor considered by sureties, bonding companies, and banks.
Following are
some sources of cash receipts and disbursements and tips for most effectively
your company's cash flows. Read more
Construction News (Oct. 2010)
Creating Small Business Jobs Act of 2010
Recently enacted legislation contains
some key provisions that will affect companies in the construction
industry. Here is a brief overview of
the depreciation and built-in gains tax changes. Read more
Non-profit News (Winter 2010)
Are you in compliance with Form 1099 filing requirements?
The Internal Revenue Service requires nonprofit organizations to issue a Form 1099 for each person to whom the organization paid at least $600 during the year. Payments include rents, services (including parts and materials), prizes and awards, other income payments, medical and health care payments and gross proceeds to an attorney. This is required whether these payments are spread out over the course of the year or paid in one lump sum. Read more
