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Real Estate Changes with TCJA
TCJA Update: 4 Changes to the Real Estate Industry Much has been written about the real estate changes with the new tax law (TCJA), and how they benefits the real estate industry - but what does it mean exactly? More importantly, is it something that will impact you...
Marketwatch – March 2018
The Markets - U.S. equities began the month of February on a very scary note. The market dipped more in one day than ever in history, then did it again the next day. However the S&P 500 index finished the month only down 2.82% leaving it at a year-to-date gain of...
TCJA business impact – Entertainment expenses
Do you incur entertainment expenses (through business or out of pocket)? The limitation of being able to deduct meals and entertainment expenses was introduced in the 1986 Tax Reform Act, and expanded in 1993 down to 50 percent. The recent tax reform takes the...
TCJA Business Impact – Pass-Throughs
The TCJA business impact: How will the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) impact your business? One of the most significant changes under tax reform is the tax treatment of businesses. While much of the focus in the press has been on the reduction in the corporate tax rate...
Get Your Taxes Organized This Season
The beginning of a new year is a time when many people set goals, establish resolutions and are filled with optimism about ways they are going to improve themselves over the next 12 months. While the majority of these usually relate to fitness, finances, learning a...
Marketwatch – February 2018
Market Response - Are we in a tantrum or a moment of terror? The market has reacted violently with volatility. The cause and effect can be seen clearly by the spike in 10 year bond yields. The market has reacted to fear of inflation with a vengeance. Although...
How to Harness the Power of Forecasting
We want to show you how to use forecasting to test your decisions before you make them. We want to help you see tomorrow’s results today. We want to break the mold of being a traditional CPA firm. We value our long history of personal service and hold fast to the...
Build the Truest Value of Your Business
Have you ever wondered why you started your business in the first place? Does all the stress and heartburn pay off? Those are very important questions that we think you should consider from time-to-time. Because, at the end of the day, owning a business is difficult...
Measure the Profitability of Employees
At WCM we live by six core values: Work hard together Be responsive with respect Improve yourself every day Think innovatively Treat people like family Do the right thing This month we want to focus on our core value of Work Hard Together. According to a New York...
Marketwatch – 2017 Year End
The Markets - U.S. equities ended the month of December up 0.98 % as measured by the S&P 500 Index. Year-to-Date the S&P 500 is positive 19.42%. A quick look at the stronger and weaker performing areas of the market, as reported by Morningstar; Large Cap...