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The Big Tax Increase Facing Small Business
From Forbes.com.Hedge fund taxes get all the attention. Congress is about to raise billions in taxes on some doctors, accountants and architects.While a possible increase in taxes on the "carried interest" of hedge fund and private equity money managers is…
What Organizations Need to Know About the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act of 2010 (HIRE Act)
AICPA Business Brief, 04v1/2010On March 18, 2010, President Obama signed into law the year’s first major tax legislation—the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act (HIRE Act). The new law is intended to stimulate employment, employee retention and capital investment.This Business…
Read Pat McNally's Column in Construction Today, Construction Coach: Cashing in
Partner in Charge of Corporate Finance, Pat McNally, advises business owners to view their business as a "storehouse of value" in the February 25, 2010 issue of Construction Today. Do you think of your business only as the source of…
Congress Passes HIRE Act Carrying Hiring Incentives, Stimulus Measures, and New Foreign Account Tax Compliance Rules
From ThomsonReuters/RIA. On March 17, the Senate approved, by a vote of 68-29, H.R. 2847, carrying the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act, as passed by the House. Thus, the HIRE Act is cleared for the President’s signature. The…
McNally “Business Valuations: Process and Pitfalls” Article Featured in Construction Today Magazine
Are you or your advisor only relying on EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) to determine the value of your business?Published in the August 2009 issue of Construction Today, Patrick McNally’s ‘Business Valuations’ article details the importance of…
McNally “Selling Your Business in a Downturn” Article Published in Construction Today Magazine
Patrick McNally, Partner in Charge of Corporate Finance Consulting, published an article, "The Plusses and Minuses of Selling Your Business in an Economic Downturn," in the July 2009 issue of Construction Today.Coupling real-life examples from past recessions with today’s best…
Managing Indirect Costs Calls for a Keen Eye ... and a Plan
Many construction company owners feel that, based on experience, they know their indirect costs—those expenses not specifically allocated to a job, such as depreciation, repairs and training (also known as overhead). Yet, the money you're spending on indirect costs might…
An Escalation Clause Can Help Curtail Materials Cost Woes
The price of construction materials remains high, with little to no sign of falling anytime soon. Many blame a building boom overseas, particularly in China. Others point to environmental reasons—loss of forestland driving up lumber prices, for instance. And don't…
Four Ways Dishonest Employees Can Steal Your Money
Contractors and their employees have a reputation for working hard—and for good reason. You operate in a labor-intensive, deadline-oriented industry. Yet, you can work as hard as you like, and it will all be for nothing (or less than it…
Is Fleet Management Software Worth a Spin?
Q: I recently suffered a huge loss on a big job when one of my employees decided to take a company vehicle containing key materials on a joyride. I lost ground on another job when two of our trucks broke…
Online Equipment Auctions Offer Savings, Risks
So you need a piece of equipment, quickly and you're on a tight budget. In the past, you might have been at the mercy of an equipment dealer or manufacturer. But today you need only open your Internet browser to…
Save $$ by Going Green With Your Building
Under prior law, the cost of energy-saving investments generally had to be capitalized and depreciated. Now, Section 179D provides a deduction for energy-efficient commercial buildings through December 31, 2013. A deduction of up to $1.80 per square foot is allowed…
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