May 8, 2020
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Dan Isard on May 8, 2020
Dan Isard on May 8, 2020Tax planning issues, four decisions to make for your business return and things your accountant should know. I’m going to open your 2020 vision on taxes based on some quotes. So, while you may not believe me, believe them. Taxes are so important to plan because they are a huge cost to your business with no return on investment. “Our new Constitution is now established and has an appearance that promises permanency, but in this world, nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes.” – Benjamin Franklin, 1789 Those of us in funeral service have a unique perspective. We have seen how the government, via the FTC Funeral Rule, has messed with “death,” and via the IRS, “taxes.” This quote has survived 221 years but will not survive another 100. The problem is most funeral home owners […]
May 8, 2020
Published by Dan Isard on May 8, 2020
Dan Isard on May 8, 2020Never in my 35 years in this profession have I shied away from a fight, and it’ll be no different when addressing the subject matter here. I was recently in Singapore, and upon our arrival, there were Christmas trees, Christmas music and Christmas decorations everywhere. That may not seem unusual to us, but it seems to make little sense in a country that is 42.5% Buddhist, 14.9% Muslim, 8.5% Taoist, 4% Hindu, 14.8% atheist and only 14.6% Christian or Catholic. For these 5.7 million people, Christmas is a nontraditional holiday (not a holy day). And while this casual observation by a nation of nonbelievers must be disconcerting to people who believe Christmas is one of the two holiest days of the year, the Singaporeans have simply taken the traditional from the tradition. For them, decorating for Christmas is something to […]
April 23, 2020
Published by Dan Isard on April 23, 2020
Dan Isard on April 23, 2020It is tax time again. Check out this latest edition of Dan’s Digital Director to learn about tax planning issues, four decisions to make for your business return and things your accountant should know.
April 20, 2020
Published by Dan Isard on April 20, 2020
Dan Isard on April 20, 2020In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, small funeral home, cemetery and other business owners are eligible to apply for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan and Emergency Advance or Grant. Summary The SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans offer up to $2 million to any business that qualifies. These loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that can’t be paid because of the disaster’s impact. This is in addition to the Payroll Protection Loan. The interest rate is 3.75% (2.75% for non-profits). There are no prepayment penalties. The repayment terms may be up to 30 years. Terms are determined on a case-by-case basis. An Emergency advance of up to $10,000 may be granted. This Emergency Advance will not have to be repaid. However, any amount received will reduce the amount of forgiveness of any […]
April 6, 2020
Published by Dan Isard on April 6, 2020
Dan Isard on April 6, 2020Online marketing and technology can be difficult to tackle without some basics. Check out this latest edition of our Digital Director Series to see how Online Marketing can benefit you and your firm. In addition to watching this video, click the link below for a detailed article from Dan on strategic tips to implement now in your marketing and advertising strategies. Watch the video below for strategic tips to implement now in your marketing and advertising strategies.