Are You Prepared for Disaster?
In the wake of the Oklahoma tornado earlier this year that has caused billions of dollars in damages, and the impending hurricane season, it is important to remind small …
Are You Prepared for Disaster? Read MoreOpinion Piece
Saving for College
Every year since I went back to school, my university has approved a tuition increase and that seems to be the norm for schools across the board. Now, more than …
Saving for College Read MoreWe Have Become an Embarrassment
Honestly my father and his generation (World War II Vets) would be absolutely appalled at the lack of manners that exists in today’s world. Seriously, how many of you “men” …
We Have Become an Embarrassment Read MoreToxic Waste
I love this time of the year perhaps more than any other. From a business perspective we have moved well into our “busy season”, which actually starts during the third …
Toxic Waste Read MoreThe Miracle of Midterm Elections
Since the midterm elections we have seen a less combative administration. Certainly this is to be expected given the “shellacking” delivered to the current administration. One of the areas where …
The Miracle of Midterm Elections Read MoreTaxpayer Compliance Measurement Program
Well the IRS is at it again. Feeling emboldened as a result of the existing administration’s mission to squeeze as much tax out of individuals and businesses as possible, so …
Taxpayer Compliance Measurement Program Read MoreProblem Employees
Julie Rains has an excellent quote in her article titled Dealing With Problem Employees: The Basics of Progressive Discipline. “Given the choice to safeguard the future of your company or …
Problem Employees Read MoreCh-ch-ch-ch-Changes…
What is going on with tax law and the related planning reminds me of the words to a David Bowie song written perhaps too long ago for most of you …
Ch-ch-ch-ch-Changes… Read MoreUnmarried and Living Together? Expect Nothing Unless you Contract!
Unmarried cohabitants living together need to use caution when spending time or money on improving “shared” property. A recent opinion by the Michigan Court of Appeals, Williams v. Hartley, left …
Unmarried and Living Together? Expect Nothing Unless you Contract! Read MoreEffective Corporate Retreats
For years now our firm has had an annual retreat which we have found to be extremely helpful. As the author Shira Levine, Freelance Writer for American Express Open Forum …
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