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Getting Ahead of Carbon Regulation: 4 Action Items for Businesses

Getting Ahead of Carbon Regulation: 4 Action Items for Businesses

By Pinion Editorial | September 23, 2019
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With the intent to deliver practical actions to address global greenhouse gas emissions, the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General’s Climate Action Summit is underway in New York.  This year’s summit is garnering significant media attention, in part because many young climate activists from across the globe are voicing their concerns over …

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IRS Changes Rules for Health Insurance Premiums, Employers Could Benefit

By K·Coe Editorial | August 28, 2019
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A monumental change regarding health insurance premiums has been announced by the IRS recently – and both large and small employers stand to benefit. Beginning January 1, 2020, large and small employers may reimburse employees for the cost of individual health insurance policies using an individual coverage health reimbursement arrangement …

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How Working Capital Can Make or Break You

How Working Capital Can Make or Break You

By K·Coe Editorial | May 20, 2019
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Today’s ag environment shows commodity prices are below break-even for some operators, while barely budging the break-even level for others.  Economists have referred to this situation as “a grinder effect.” Meaning, the profitability level is grinding away at working capital little by little. Ultimately, this effect impacts the efforts needed …

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IRS Issues Small Business Reminders

By K·Coe Editorial | May 13, 2019
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‘Small Business Week’ prompted the IRS to publish reminders for entrepreneurs and businesses on how they can better estimate their tax situation and plan ahead.  There are some new credits available, and new guidelines as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 that can help generate …

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New Opportunity Zone Tax Benefits Make an Attractive Investment

New Opportunity Zone Tax Benefits Make an Attractive Investment

By Pinion Editorial | January 21, 2019
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Established within the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, the new Opportunity Zone legislation was created to develop economically-distressed communities across the United States by incentivizing long-term investments in these communities with tax benefits. The intention of the Opportunity Zone program overall is to stimulate economic development and job …

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Don’t Forget: 2019 Standard Mileage Rates Have Changed

By Pinion Editorial | January 16, 2019
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The IRS issued an increase in the standard mileage rates for business travel, effective January 1, 2019, under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (tax reform). While the IRS states that standard mileage rates can be applied to the use of a car, van, pickup or panel truck …

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Tax Reform Prompts Businesses to Rethink Employee Leave Policies

Tax Reform Prompts Businesses to Rethink Employee Leave Policies

By Pinion Editorial | January 15, 2019
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While there tends to be focus on the larger line items resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, there are some lesser-known tax breaks within this tax reform that have created incentives for business owners to reconsider the benefits they extend to employees when they take paid …

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Improving Lending Chances & Truths about Alternative Lending

Improving Lending Chances & Truths about Alternative Lending

By Pinion Editorial | December 31, 2018
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By now, people around the globe know it’s been a particularly tough year for U.S. agriculture. Don’t think for a second that your banker isn’t among them. Lenders have been vigilant in monitoring the eroding profit margins for many agribusinesses, and if you’re not trying to improve your borrowing position …

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