Gift Tax ? What are the gifts of a tax exemption?

Every time you give someone money or property which may be subject to payment of gift tax. The federal government has guidelines were the gift of the property tax and gift tax rates for all questions. These tariffs and tax exemptions may change based on an annual basis and it is important to review the … Read more

Can Merchants Barter Exchange–Bartering Be An Alternative To Cash?

Not a day goes by without my hearing or reading about economic, credit, or cash flow problems. That’s what happens when you work in the barter industry. Thankfully it is very refreshing to be able to talk to people I meet about the solution and not just agree with them and be part of the … Read more

Be Annuity Marketing Smart – Use Science Instead of Art in Direct Mail

I have a lot of fun listening to annuity agents and their ideas about marketing and lead generation. One of my favorite methods of lead generation is direct mail. I have found through the years that direct mail is effective and leads to sales. Many agents think it is old fashioned and a waste of … Read more

Navigating The 1099 Independent Contractor Compliance Landscape

Saving your company from ruins due to worker misclassification Executive Summary Over the years, full-time employees in the United States have enjoyed the fruits of long-term employment benefits where a good majority of the baby-boomers practically worked for a single employer until retirement.  However, business circumstances have lead to a new trend in the industry … Read more