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Practice Strategies – Spring 2012

The ACO Movement

Look Before You Leap into Accountable Care

The final rule for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Accountable Care Organization initiative (aka the Shared Savings Pro-gram) is incredibly complex. Much of the practical, day-to-day details of implementing accountable care at the practice level are still unclear (“murky-but-moving” is how some have described the process). Continue reading…

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February 5th, 2012 – 3.8% Medicare Surtax

I understand that the new health care law may increase my tax by 3.8% beginning in 2013. What is this tax and what can I do to avoid it?

What you are referring to is the new 3.8 percent Medicare surtax that Continue reading…

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January 6th, 2012 – New on the 2011 Form 1040

I own a small business which I report as a sole proprietorship on Schedule C with my personal federal 1040 tax return. As I get ready for filing my 2011 return, what are some changes I may need to know?

First, it should be noted that the due date is Apr. 17, 2012 because Continue reading…

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Business Owner’s Perspectives – Winter 2012

Legislative Update

Get Going Now on Estate Planning

Estate planning can be a complex and emotional endeavor on several levels – personal, legal and financial. For this reason, some business owners avoid the estate planning process altogether. Doing so, however, can be a big mistake, especially now. Continue reading…

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Foresight – Winter 2012

How to Fight the “Crime of the 21st Century”

In the digital world of the 21st century, cybercrime has become as big a threat (if not bigger) for many businesses as any other type of criminal activity – including embezzlement, white-collar crime and even old-fashioned breaking and entering. Continue reading…

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Nonprofit Insights – Winter 2012

The Low-Down on Public Inspection Rules

Transparency is the name of the game in today’s nonprofit world. The trick is to know what records must be made available – and when. Continue reading…

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Practice Strategies – Fall 2011

Are You Moving on Meaningful Use?

The time has come to put up or shut up when it comes to showing so-called “meaningful use” of Electronic Health Records (EHR). Simply put, you’ll need to prove that you are using certified EHR technology in measurable ways if you want to receive federal incentive dollars. Continue reading…

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December 4th, 2011 – Reporting Interest on U.S. Savings Bonds

How is the interest which I earn on my U.S. savings bonds taxed?

Interest deferral on Series EE bonds. Series EE Bonds dated May 2005 and after earn a fixed rate of interest. Bonds purchased between May 1997 and April 30, 2005, earn a variable market-based rate of return. Continue reading…

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Jingle Bell Run

S&B participated in the Jingle Bell Run/Walk with other runners and walkers in Northern Colorado raising more than $17,000 to fight arthritis. It was a fun and festive way to kick off the holidays by helping others!

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Marta’s Retirement & 60th Birthday Party

On December 1, 2011, S&B celebrated Marta Poulos-Johnson’s 60th birthday, and her retirement from S&B as the firm’s receptionist for 9 years. Marta was the voice for S&B and will be greatly missed!