A tax holiday is a temporary reduction or elimination of a tax to achieve a short-term benefit. Is it good for business? A tax holiday is a temporary reduction or elimination of a given tax. Usually it is enacted in order to achieve a short-term benefit. The American Jobs Act proposed by President Obama could be considered a tax holiday because it eliminates certain taxes (payroll taxes) for a limited amount of time in the hopes that it will spur employers to hire more workers. The benefits of … [Read more...]
Mergers And Acquisitions Is Making A Comeback
Given all the economic challenges facing our country, why are mergers and acquisitions increasing? Despite all of the economic challenges facing our country at the moment, mergers and acquisitions activity (“M&A”) is showing signs of improvement. During the second quarter of the year—the most recent period for which statistics are available—over 2,000 M&A transactions were successfully completed. (The value of these transactions exceeded over $260 billion.) For the first half of the … [Read more...]
How Fragile Is The U.S. Economy Right Now?
Some feel we're on the road to recovery, others shout doom. What objective criteria can we use to assess the economy. How Fragile Is The U.S. Economy Right Now? Concern over the state of the U.S. economy has reached a fever pitch. Political pundits tussle over whether the end of the U.S. as the global economic engine has arrived. Opportunists are peddling “doomsday” kits so your family will survive the inevitable downfall of society. Conspiracy theorists are having a field day misinterpreting … [Read more...]
How Brian Moynihan Is Transforming Bank Of America
What exactly is going on at Bank of America and what does this mean for your company? Brian Moynihan, CEO of Bank of America, has one of the most stressful jobs in the country today. With the entire world watching and waiting for disaster to strike, he is attempting to transform (in record time) an organization with 280,000 employees, over 55 million customers and revenues in excess of $134 billion. There are varying opinions regarding the decisions he is making, but few people argue that … [Read more...]
How To Start Planning For The Section 3091 Provision
Do you know how Section 3091 of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 will affect you? Over the past three years, there have been numerous proposed laws enacted that have a material impact on how you run your business. Because there has been so much legislation, it’s easy to lose track of what’s changing, what stays the same and what you need to do. The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 had far reaching implications for the country. One provision which I mentioned last year is … [Read more...]
IRS Makes It Cheaper To Pay Late
Every once in a while, we receive some good news from the IRS. Here's the latest. Every once in a while, we receive some good news from the IRS. Today is one of those days! The IRS recently announced changes to the interest rates used to calculate underpayments and overpayments on income tax payments sent to the agency. The bottom line is that underpayments will accrue interest charges at significantly lower rates than before. The new changes go into effect on Oct. 1, 2011. When the IRS … [Read more...]
Should You Start Pricing In Foreign Currencies?
With the US dollar taking a prolonged beating, the question arises: should we start pricing in foreign currencies? The U.S. dollar has taken a beating lately. Since July, it has fallen significantly in value against the Yen, Euro, Pound, Canadian Dollar and Gold among other currencies and commodities. This downward trend may be accelerating, but it isn’t something new. Back in August 2000, a single U.S. dollar could be exchanged for 108 Yen, 1.1 Euros, 0.67 Pounds 1.47 Canadian Dollars or .0036 … [Read more...]
Here’s how you can prepare for the panic.
Should You Be Panicking Right Now? Economic conditions are not bringing anyone peace of mind right now. Here's how you can prepare for the panic. This summer has been absolutely brutal for those seeking financial peace of mind. For small business owners who took time before this summer to budget and plan ahead for 2011 and 2012, that effort may have been a waste. Economic conditions have shifted so much that old plans may no longer be relevant. It’s time to start over. So many things have gone … [Read more...]
Lower Your Borrowing Costs With Commercial Paper
Need cash fast but can't afford to borrow form a bank? Commercial paper may be a great alternative. One of the challenges of growing a company is satisfying the voracious appetite for cash that growth requires. The faster the growth, the greater the supply of cash needed to fund it. While many business owners try to fund this growth through internal cash flow generation (i.e. the cash generated from sales) this isn’t possible when you’re growing aggressively. Customers don't pay instantly. It … [Read more...]
Is Now A Good Time To Consider An IPO?
If your company operates in the technology, energy, health care, or biotech sectors it might be time to consider an IPO. As we get deeper into second half of 2011, many companies are taking a closer look at their capital-raising strategies. Some are expressing interest in an Initial Public Offering (IPO) of their securities. Whether or not your company should seriously consider an IPO and whether it is appropriate to pursue one is for a future article. I want to address whether or not now is a … [Read more...]
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