Illuminations (Email Newsletter)

May 9

> Social Security Statements Are Now Available Online
> New Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account Limits Announced
> Identifying Potential Fraudsters
> Ohio General Tax Amnesty Basics
> Compliance with the FCPA: Is Insurance a Good Idea?
> What Do AICPA Business Valuation Standards Mean to Business Owners?
> Make Your Workplace Drug-Free
> Limit the Damage E-Mail Can Do in Court

Apr. 25

> Keeping Your Practice Financially Healthy
> How Do You Create a Succcession Plan?
> No Good Deed Goes Unpunished: Could Your Past Charitable Contributions Come Back to Haunt You?
> Protecting Your Non-profit's Donations from Fraud
> Jobs Act: The SEC Releases Q&A Guidance
> Take Them Out To The Ballgame
> Important Features When Selecting a Collection Agency

Apr. 11

> There's no Such Thing as a Free Lunch
> Did You Send a Wedding Announcement to Social Security?
> What Does the New ERISA Regulation Mean for Plan Sponsors?
> Is Tax Amnesty Just for Use Tax?
> Tax Deadline: 8 Tips to Save Time, Money and Hassle
> Need to Find Out What a Business is Worth?
> The Legal Risks of Selling Online
> Marketing to Kids Online Requires Following Special Rules

Mar. 28

> Bartering? Beware...
> Are You LinkedIn?
> Top 10 Tips for QuickBooks Users
> Ohio's Use Tax Amnesty Isn't Just for Companies
> Changes to HARP May Be Sweet Music to Your Ears
> Shave Payroll Costs for Shared Employees
> Turn Sweat Equity into Tax-Free Profit

Mar. 14

 > Watch Your Back: Fraudsters are on the Prowl
> Searching for a Tax Exempt Organization? Use This New Tool
> A Use Tax Audit Could Cost You Big: Amnesty Available to Qualifying Businesses
> Stay on the Right Side of the Bars: When to Tell the IRS about Cash Payments You have Received
> IRS Provides Penalty Relief to Unemployed and Struggling Taxpayers
> The Value of a Patent Gift - With Strings Attached
> Making Sure Employees Dress for Success
> Protect Your Most Prized Possessions

Feb. 29

> Got Insurance? You Might Need to Report It
> City of Akron Offers Tax Amnesty Program
> How Obama's Proposed 2013 Fiscal Year Budget Affects You
> Some Not-for-Profit Organizations Must Complete Online Charity Registration
> IRS Clarifies W-2 Reporting of Healthcare Costs to Employees
> Tread Carefully to Avoid Immigration Discrimination
> Know Debtors Before They Say, 'Charge It'

Feb. 15

> How Can I Track Use Tax in QuickBooks?
> The Value of Long-Term Employees
> Gifting a Business Interest? Sleep Easier by Following the IRS Regulations.
> Expecting a Tax Refund? It May Take Longer to Receive
> Taxes: Update on Hiring Your Child to Work for a Small Business
> Critical Considerations in a Buy-Sell Agreement
> Use the Post Office to Increase Sales
> Caution Is the Cornerstone of Comparative Ads

Feb. 1

> It's Tax Time – How to be Ready with More Than a Shoe Box
> Is Your Buy-Sell Agreement Up-to-Date?
> Could Your Not-for-Profit Organization's Website have Tax Implications?
> Want Some Good News? CPAs Are Optimistic About 2012
> Become Familiar with New Cost Basis Rules When Reporting Stock Sales
> Reducing a BIG Tax on S Corporations
> Think About Your Future Tax Bills

Jan. 18

> Do You Have a Business Pre-nup?
> Frequently Asked Questions About Rea's Client Portal
> Federal Unemployment Tax Has Changed: How Does it Affect You?
> Selling Your Business? Simply Being a Resident of Another State Will NOT Save You Ohio Income Tax
> What's New for this Tax Filing Season
> Discretion and Accounting Principles
> Nip Retaliation in the Bud
> A Legally Binding Contract

Jan. 4

> Employers, Don't Be Surprised by Retroactive Federal Unemployment Taxes
> Rea Clients Value the Firm's Redesigned Portal
> Filing a 990? Some Tax-Exempt Groups Receive a Deadline Extension
> State Releases Additional Guidance Regarding InvestOhio Program
> Important Tax Figures for 2012
> Having the Right Stuff
> Measure Your Bill Collecting Success

Dec. 21

 > Thinking of Gifting Money to Relatives? Late 2011 and Early 2012 May Be Your Best Timing
> Does Your Nonprofit Qualify for the Health Care Tax Credit?
> Ohio Commerce Division Examines Taxpayers for Unclaimd Funds
> IRA Contributions to Charity - 2011 May Be The Year To Give
Loss Control Strategies Reduce Business Insurance Premiums and Risk
> Using Business Value as a Benchmark
> Herd Salespeople Toward Success
> Highlight Your Company's USP

Dec. 7

> Rea Unveils Bright New Brand
> Is Your Business Ready for a Year-End Financial Check-Up?
> Ohio Use Tax Amnesty: Why Applying Sooner is Better than Later
> IRA Contributions to Charity – 2011 May Be the Year to Give
> Employee Gifts and Awards: What are the Tax Consequences?
> Fall Back on Bad Debt Deductions
> Protect Your Heirs, Name a Trust as Your IRA Beneficiary

Nov. 23

> Are You Ready to Invest in Ohio?
> Rea & Associates Inc. Promotes 27
> Use Tax Amnesty: Walking Through Ohio's Application Process
> Want Access to Your Rea Files 24/7? Access the Portal
> New Law Expands Credit for Hiring Military Veterans
> Business Value – What Drives It?
> Keep Your Company Running Smoothly With a Smart Strategy
> Know the White Collar Laws Before Doing Business Abroad

Nov. 9

> Are You Ready for the InvestOhio Tax Credit? Register for Tax Credit Next Week
> Reporting of Employee Healthcare Benefits on W-2's Explained
> Ohio's Use Tax Amnesty Program Loosens Guarantor Requirement for Payment Plans
> Retirement Plan Limits Going Up in 2012
> A Board of Directors or an Advisory Board for Your Business?
> Lighten the Evaluation Load
> Credit Scenarios to Improve Your Collection Rate

Oct. 26

> Can Medical Concierge Fees Be Applied to Health Savings Accounts?
> Investors: Have You Learned the Lessons of 2008?
> Are You Secure? Cyber-Security Threatens Employee Benefit Accounts
> Learn About Employer-Provided Healthcare Coverage Reporting on W-2s
> Tax-Saving Depreciation Moves for Businesses Before December 31
> When Are Retained Earnings in an S Corp Marital Property?
> Become a Winner by Avoiding These 5 Mistakes
> Building on the Momentum of Satisfied Customers