Monthly Business Newsletter

4 Types of Deductible Interest Expense for Individuals

Taxpayers who take out certain kinds of loans may qualify for a deduction on their federal returns. We outline the four key types of deductible interest expense for individuals: mortgage, investment, student loan and auto loan. A sidebar examines the business interest expense deduction, which has been affected by recent tax law changes.

A Closer Look at the Market Approach

Real world transactions may provide some of the most objective sources of valuation evidence. But applying the market approach isn't always as easy as it appears. Can public stock really be used to value private firms? Which selection criteria determines a reliable comparable? Experienced valuation professionals understand the ins and outs of the market approach.

Create a Workplace Safety Program, No Matter What Your Business Does

If luck is the only reason there hasn't been a serious accident at your business within recent memory, you could be in a very vulnerable position. A proactive safety and accident prevention program is highly recommended — even for non-industrial workplaces with no obvious hazards to life and limb. Here are some considerations.

A Dozen Ways to Strengthen Cash Flow

Most people can't live without good water pressure from their faucets and showerheads. Business owners feel the same way about cash flow. Companies can't operate well — or at all — without healthy inflows and outflows of dollars. This article offers up a clean dozen ways to strengthen your company's cash flow.

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