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Bertke and Sparks CPAs presents
a monthly report to help you prepare for your financial future, keep
more of what you earn by minimizing your taxes, and build an
extraordinary business!
APRIL 2010
ALTERNATIVE
MINIMUM TAX —HAVE YOU OR WILL YOU BE IMPACTED?
If you've ever had
to pay the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT), you know that it can come as
a surprise. The AMT is a parallel tax system that requires individuals to
recalculate their taxes under a special set of rules. If your taxes are higher
under the AMT system, you have to pay the higher amount.
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FULL ARTICLE
CUTTING
JOBS CAN INCREASE THE OPPORTUNITY
FOR FRAUD
In a time
when businesses are looking to reduce costs, auditors and fraud examiners both
warn employers of the potential for fraud. The expense of salaries and
the benefits associated with those salaries is primarily one of all businesses
greatest costs and therefore are one of the first to address when cutting
expenses. Unfortunately, this can provide an opportunity for another cost
to arise when you least expect it, employee fraud.
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FULL ARTICLE
GET
CREDIT FOR GOING GREEN
Housing and lifestyle trends are moving into the so-called green market.
The U.S.
government is offering tax incentives and credits to people who renovate their
homes with energy-saving technologies and/or buy hybrid vehicles.
Consider these tax incentives when planning your next home improvement project
or vehicle purchase.
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FULL ARTICLE
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about these topics please
contact us:
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Paul J. Colgan, CPA
Director of Tax
Services
Office: (859) 344-6400,
ext 120
Email: pjc@bertkesparks.com
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Andrew J. Bertke, CPA MBA
Partner
Office: (859) 344-6400, ext 115
Email: ajb@bertkesparks.com
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