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Besieged

Last week I was in in office for only one day.  But on that day we were besieged with a local telephone directory salesperson who would not take no for an answer.  I have been told by professional salespeople that know me that I am no one’s target market.  I am...

When to say “I retired”?

Since we have added identifying a retiring CPA practice to purchase to our goal list for 2014; we have started looking at active CPA’s and trying t0 identify a retirement age. A recent Gallup poll has the average retirement age rising to 62.  It also seems that...

When to incorporate?

Typically when we are meeting with clients that are looking to start a business they are ready to start a business. When an entrepreneur meets with an attorney to investigate the prospect of starting a company, they are organized into an LLC; sometimes before they are...

Active Company and a tax return

I was assisting on a presentation with a Palatine WinTrust banker as part of their community outreach.  This was a SCORE Small Business presentation; the section I was assisting with was Income Taxes. During the presentation I would add real world color comments as...

72T difficulties

I recently received a call from a financial advisor I know that has a client who has a problem with their tax return.  The Broker Dealer did not report the 72T distribution correctly as an exemption to the early withdrawal penalty. For those who do not know; a 72t...

Year End Deductions

If you are a cash basis business or individual you need to make sure that you mail checks for deductible items before year-end to ensure a 2012 write-off.  You will be able to claim the deduction this year even if the checks do not clear until January. If you are...

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