July 1, 2010 - If you're not working in your home country, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service has a number of interesting ways to insure you're paying your fair share of taxes.

June 10, 2010 - In anticipation of a medium-term economic recovery, companies which have survived a difficult 2009 and are now thinking about how to position for growth are finding that capital is still relatively scarce.

June 10, 2010 - One of the challenges that can seem overwhelming for many business owners and entrepreneurs is the issue of choosing the best form of business entity for their small business.

April 15, 2010 - In today’s tough economy, businesses are trying to find ways to offer employees benefits that are both cost effective and help to retract and retain employees. One of the most important benefits you can offer employees is a retirement plan. However, understanding which retirement plan fits your business can be confusing.

April 8, 2010 - One of my favorite tax quotes came from the prophetic Alfred E. Neuman, “today, it takes more brains and effort to make out the income tax form than it does to make the income.” In talking with a number of business clients they would tend agree.

April 8, 2010 - An employer’s discovery of an employee’s embezzlement can be devastating. However, if proper steps are not taken after discovery of an embezzlement there could be even more devastating consequences.

March 25, 2010 - Misconceptions about research and development tax credits are keeping many business owners from saving their companies thousands of dollars each year. 

Feb. 4, 2010 - In response to the current economy, the 12-person law firm of Plachta, Murphy & Associates, P.C. (PMA) asked its business clients how it could help them through these tough times. Two primary concerns came to light: 1) help with collection of past-due account receivables and 2) establish an alternative pay arrangement, such as a flat fee.

Jan. 7, 2010 - If you own a business, chances are you also own life insurance. The most common reason for owning insurance is also the most obvious: death benefit protection. This can mean anything from providing income for your family, to protecting your business from creditors, or providing funds for the all important buy/sell agreement.

November 5, 2009 - Surprisingly, few business owners and entrepreneurs understand the importance of establishing Buy-Sell Agreements (BSAs). In general, people do not like to think of a future that does not include themselves, something especially true in the business world. However, this is an issue that prudent owners ought to address before personal tragedies occur.