In This Issue:
Understanding the Responsibilities and Risks of Serving as a Trustee of a Trust
Being asked to serve as a trustee of a trust may be flattering; however, many factors should be considered in deciding whether to serve as a trustee of a trust. Mistakes can be costly, and trustees can be held liable for breach of fiduciary duty. By Jay Benjamin, CPA, JD
On Jan. 29, 2014, proposed regulations under Internal Revenue Code Section 752 were issued by the U.S. Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service, which would preclude partners of partnerships (and members of limited liability companies) from utilizing customary guarantees of partnership debt to bolster the tax basis of partnership interests. By John Estridge, CPA
Preventing Identity Fraud
In February 2014, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) ranked identity theft as #1 on its list of “Dirty Dozen” tax scams. From 2008 through May 2012, more than 550,000 taxpayers have been victims of Stolen Identity Refund Fraud (SIRF). By Aaron Brezko, CPA/CFF, CFE
Cost Reduction Strategies: What About Utilities?
In today’s challenging economic times, all businesses and organizations are looking for opportunities to reduce costs. As companies review expenditures, they should not overlook their utilities expense. By Scott Grotjan
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