By Derek B. Rawls, CPA, MSTGray, Gray & Gray, LLP American companies exporting goods – and certain services – may be able to enjoy significant federal income tax savings through a little-known instrument known as an interest charge domestic international sales corporation (IC-DISC). You do not need to be a huge exporter to take advantage […]
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The period immediately following the close of an M&A deal is a fragile one for customer relations. If you don’t address misgivings and fears, you could face substantial customer attrition — and imperil the value of your acquisition. Learn why customers depart following a merger and how you can create a plan to prevent it.
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The return of warm weather also signals the northward migration of the “snowbirds,” New England residents who escape the cold and snow by spending several months in Florida or other states with milder winter weather. But a word of caution to our neighbors who make the seasonal commute along I-95: pay close attention to state
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Let them know how they will receive retirement assets and insurance benefits.Presented by Gray Equity Management, LLC Will your heirs receive a fair share of your wealth? Will your invested assets go where you want them to when you die? If you have a proper will or estate plan in place, you will likely answer
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By Michael Cecere, CPAGray, Gray & Gray, LLP Do you know how your money is being invested? Or, if you are the one responsible for managing an investment portfolio, what assurance are you giving your clients that their money is being invested as they would wish? If you can’t answer these questions, you probably do
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By Michael D. Koppel, CPA, PFS, CITP, MBARetired Partner at Gray, Gray & Gray, LLP Millions of companies across the U.S. that lease equipment or vehicles in the course of doing business will soon need to adjust how they report lease activity on their financial statements. The Financial Standards Accounting Board (FASB) has updated its
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Before starting M&A negotiations, both buyers and sellers can benefit from setting a “walk-away price.” Consider it a safeguard measure. An amount below (for sellers) or above (for buyers) the walk-away price signals the end of merger negotiations. For sellers, anything below the walk-away price grossly undervalues the company’s assets and earnings, and suggests that
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The recently enacted Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 (PATH) included a provision that extended the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) through 2019, and makes the credit retroactive for new hires made on or after January 1, 2015. In addition, the list of “targeted groups” of individuals who may qualify an employer for
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By Michael D. Koppel, CPA, PFS, CITP, MBARetired Partner at Gray, Gray & Gray, LLP Recently there have been significant changes in the tax treatment of capitalization and expensing of real estate. While the new rules are complex, it is important for all businesses owning real estate to understand the tax options now available. The
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