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International Investment Filing Date Approaches: BE-10 US Investment Abroad Survey
Posted by Sue Tuson on March 27, 2020
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Every five years, the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) requires that people with certain investments abroad file a survey. The mandatory survey is based on investments held at the end of the 2019 fiscal year.
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To “C” or not to “C”? That is the Question
Posted by Jim Biehl on March 17, 2020
Whether it is nobler in the mind to suffer the higher effective tax rates as a flow-through entity, while maintaining optimum future planning flexibility, or elect to convert your flow-through entity to be taxed as a C corporation, and by doing so realize the immediate and delicious 21% “permanent” C corporation tax rate?
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Why Choose Michigan for Your Foreign Subsidiary?
Posted by Sue Tuson on March 10, 2020
When making the strategic decision to expand a business into the U.S. it’s important to carefully plan for the various challenges inherent in the process. Strategic issues such as supply chain development, vendor management, and production optimization.
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Important Filing Requirement for Foreign-Owned U.S. Companies
Posted by Nina Wang on February 19, 2020
The last thing any business wants to receive is an audit notice from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Your first reaction will naturally be panic or fear. So, what protective measures can a business or business owner put in place?
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Early Progress on the International Front
Posted by Robert Dutkiewicz on February 4, 2020
The new decade got off with a big bang, with significant developments in trade policy. Though their substance and effect seem to be a point of debate, I believe that all three of these recent developments will be positive for the U.S. economy, in some way.
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US Senate Approves the USMCA
Posted by Carlos Calderon on January 20, 2020
The United States, Mexico, Canada trade deal (aka. NAFTA 2.0), has finally been approved by the US Senate after 29 months of extensive negotiations. Republicans and Democrats came together to show support with 89 votes in favor of the new agreement.
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Global Expansion: Investing in a Subsidiary
Posted by Sue Tuson on January 17, 2020
Businesses are consistently evaluating how to stay competitive. Global expansion may be the answer for a business to reach new markets, meet current customer needs, reduce costs, or find talent.
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5 Considerations for Finding the Right CPA
Posted by Denise Asker on January 3, 2020
Whether you are handling business or personal finances, having a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) as your advocate is priceless. The right CPA can help you and your business move toward financial success and uncover areas of financial improvement.
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Leadership From Around the Globe
Posted by Robert Dutkiewicz on December 2, 2019
A few weeks ago I traveled to Rome, along with my fellow shareholder Sue Tuson, to attend the PrimeGlobal World Conference. PrimeGlobal is one of the five largest associations of independent accounting firms in the world.
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Considerations When Expanding Outside the U.S.
Posted by Sue Tuson on November 12, 2019
Establishing a subsidiary outside the U.S. presents tremendous opportunities and benefits. Succeeding in global markets requires significant time, energy and resources on the part of business owners and decision-makers.
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