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Ideas for Your Success

Quarter 3, 2011 Issue

It's Your Identity-Protect It
A 2011 survey reports both good and bad news regarding identity theft: While the overall number of identity theft occurrences decreased last year, the average cost that fraud victims paid out-of-pocket increased - a result of new account fraud, which is more difficult to detect. But this article describes steps one can take to protect against this fraud. A sidebar explains how tax records can be a tempting target for fraudsters.

Export Good or Services?
The interest charge domestic international sales corporation (IC-DISC) is enjoying renewed popularity among many exporters, thanks to a favorable 15 percent tax rate on qualified dividends. But this rate is scheduled to expire after 2012. This article explains how an IC-DISC works for different types of corporate structures, and why those who wish to create one should act soon.

Pack Up the Trust, It's Moving Day
Transferring assets to a trust to reduce tax liability and achieve other goals is a common and straightforward estate planning strategy. Where a trust is set up, however, can impact its effectiveness. Because states have varying trust laws, some jurisdictions may be more favorable for a trust's situs (or location) than others. But, as this article explains, moving a trust to a more favorable jurisdiction can invite both benefits and perils.

Telecommuting Presents Benefits and Costs
A 2010 survey reveals an increasing trend among employers to allow at least some of their employees to telecommute. But this article points out that employers should weigh the benefits vs. the costs by asking themselves two questions: Where do the cost savings lie in telecommuting arrangements? And what are the costs/risks involved with telecommuting? 

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