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Meaningful funerals do not just happen.

Posted on December 18, 2013 by GuyW

Meaningful funerals do not just happen.

They are well-thought-out rituals that, at least for a day or two, demand your time, focus and attention. Like no other time before or after the death, the funeral invites us to focus on our past relationship with that one, single person and to share those memories with others.

Should You Expense or Capitalize it?

Posted on December 8, 2013 by RichardD

Have you ever wondered when you must capitalize and depreciate an acquisition vs. expensing it in the current year? For example, you may acquire and use an asset for more than one year (indicates capitalization) but its cost is minimal. Recent IRS regulations have provided guidance and safe harbors with regard to this question.