| December 26, 2008 | News for the wholesale distribution industry |
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- Add early goodwill testing to your 2009 to-do list
In ordinary economic times, U.S. accounting rules only require companies to do a goodwill impairment test once each year, but these are not ordinary times. The current credit crisis and falling stock prices are likely to count as a "triggering event," which would cause companies to have to complete goodwill testing before their annual test date comes up in 2009, predicts Greg Franceschi, managing director and global leader of the financial reporting valuation group at Duff & Phelps. CFO.com
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- Resist the urge to flood customers' in-boxes
In a down economy, it's easy to start feeling desperate, but don't let that feeling take over and push you to bombard your customers with e-mail they don't need or want. Some tips can help you to send sparing and smart messages that will connect with customers without annoying them. E-Commerce Times/Entrepreneur
(12/21)
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- Changes may be afoot for small-business owners
The Obama administration could bring changes for small-business owners, but it's hard to predict the extent or timing of the changes. "We could see a lot of changes in a short amount of time," said Bill Rys, tax counsel for the National Federation of Independent Business. The IRS already has a concrete plan to lower the mileage deduction for business vehicles to 55 cents per mile. Other tax changes also may be in the works. SeattlePI.com/The Associated Press
(12/21)
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- Analysis: Some will be shocked by investment tax bill
Mutual funds are down as much as 40% on average this year, but investors may be surprised when they declare taxable distributions. "When individuals find out they have to pay taxes for gains in one of the worst years in stock-market history, it's likely to stir shock or outrage among those who pay little attention to the process," Dave Carpenter writes in an Associated Press analysis of the issue. The Seattle Times/The Associated Press
(12/21)
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