Porte Brown Articles Archive: 2017

Our 2017 Newsletter Archive

Landmark Tax Reform Bill Passes

Your Employee Handbook: Include 12 Critical Issues

2017 Tax Reform: Last Minute Year-End Moves in Light of Tax Cuts & Jobs Act

Hire the Right Person - And Stay Out of Trouble Doing It

Covenants Not to Compete and Personal Goodwill

Is Social Media Activity Putting You at Risk?

Maximize Profits By Minimizing 'Departmentalism'

Dialing in on Smartphones for Kids

New 2018 Illinois Income Tax Credit: Invest in Kids Credit

When Companies Share Intellectual Property for Mutual Benefit

Business Borrowers: Here's What to Include in Your Loan Application

Bad Debt Losses: Can You Deduct Loans Gone Bad?

Demystifying the Discount for Lack of Marketability

Manage Risks When Terminating an Employee

IRS Increases Annual Gift Tax Exclusion for 2018

Keep Tax Reform Proposals in Mind When Making Last-Minute Year-End Moves

Business Valuation Approaches As Easy As 1-2-3

Videoconferencing: Sharpen Your Company's Focus

Year-End Business Tax Planning Strategies in Light of Tax Reform

Open Enrollment: Sign Up for Tax-Smart Benefits Before the Deadline

Make Sure Your Employees Make the Connection

Defaulting on Retirement Plan Loans Causes Taxable Distributions

Executive Order Could Change Health Care Benefits Landscape

The Market Approach: A Touchstone in Valuation

Give Back and Save Taxes with Charitable Contributions

Minimizing Your Risk of Cyber Breach

Need Cash Fast? Consider Selling Your Receivables

Recent Incidents Fuel Concerns over Breach Response

Safeguard Your Company's Good Name

Small Businesses: Major Changes Proposed for 2018 FF-SHOP Enrollment

How to Save Tax with an Installment Sale

Negotiating a Commercial Lease

Work Opportunity Tax Credit: What Business Owners Need to Know

Consider an Alternate Metric to Value Your Small Business

Could Travel Per Diems Simplify Employee Expense Reimbursements?

Protect Your Data in QuickBooks Pro and Premier

HDHPs and the Achievability of Affordability

Protect Morale by Handling Rumors Effectively

B2B Advertising: Sell the Steak

Federal Contractors Get a Minimum Wage Increase in 2018

Economic Nexus Becoming More Prevalent as the Online Landscape Gains Ground

Are You Ready for the New IRS Partnership Audit Rules?

Recent Breach Highlights the Vulnerability of Your Personal Data

Credit Sales Demand Vigilance

Getting Employees Back in the Loop

IRS Guidance on Leave-Sharing Programs to Help Hurricane Harvey Victims

Value Is in the Eyes of the Beholder – or Beholders

Inadequate Records Lead to Unfavorable Results for Taxpayers

Why It's Risky to Rely on Unofficial IRS Guidance

Guard Against Losses From Employee Theft

Three Approaches to Valuing a Business

Real Estate Investors: Let's Talk about Like-Kind Exchanges

Stamp Out Bad Attitudes and Boost Profits

Customer Service: Seven Ways to Lose Business

Business ID Theft: Is Your Data at Risk?

Combat All Threats to Data Security

Casualty and Theft Losses: Find the Silver Lining in Dark Clouds

Revenue Recognition for Contracts: Changes Coming Soon

Working Capital: A Potential Valuation Sleeper

Lawsuit Dismissed - Cook County Beverage Tax Takes Effect August 2, 2017

Myths and Truths about Business Valuation

QuickBooks Corner: QuickBooks Online July 2017 Updates

What's the Buzz with Your Staff?

Transfer Pricing: Maximize Opportunities & Minimize Risks

Do You Have a Deductible Business Loss or a Nondeductible Hobby Loss?

Make Your Mission Statement More Than a Wall Ornament

Payroll & Employment Tax — Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification Revised — ACTION REQUIRED!

5 Recent Supreme Court Decisions that Could Affect Your Business

Illinois Graphics Arts Exemption Reinstated July 1, 2017

Illinois Raises Tax Rates & Changes Tax Credits/Deductions

Hockey Team's Meals at Away Games Were a De Minimis Fringe Benefit

Key ACA Indexing Adjustments for 2018 Have Been Announced

Why Partnership Tax Status May Sometimes Be Unwanted

What Lenders Require in Today's Economy

Know the Rules for Amending a Federal Income Tax Return

Link Email to Your Website

Unlock the Biggest Possible Deduction for a Home Office

Unsolicited Fax Advertisements

Can Your Research Credits Offset Your Payroll Tax Bill?

CMS Extends Renewal Policy for Some Noncompliant Policies

Five Important Rules When Registering Your Domain

Do You Over-Manage and Under-Lead?

Consider Taxes Before Converting Your Home to a Rental Property

The Road to Further Reform: AHCA's Proposed Provisions

Would a Benefits Transfer Trigger Loss of Grandfathered Status?

Are Contingent Attorneys' Fees Tax Deductible?

Do You Understand Copyright Law?

Green Tax Breaks: Are You Claiming All the Credits You Deserve?

Picking the Right Trademark

Capital vs. Ordinary: Classifying Income and Losses Affects Your Taxes

Questions to Never Ask Job Applicants

Survey Says: Employers Favor Enduring Reform Strategies

Wedding Bells & Taxes: Tax Issues to Consider Before Tying the Knot

10 Simple (and Fun) Ways to Cut Taxes This Summer

IRS Updates Guidance on Tax Credit Eligibility for Spouses, Dependent Children

Limit Liabilities and Cut Taxes with an LLC

Starting a New Business or Organization?

Employer Can Have Info About Whether Misclassified Workers Paid Tax

Financial Survival Tips for Recent College Graduates

Helping Your Friends and Family for the Future

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