Articles from the November 2009 Issue of The Bottom Line

• Year-End Tax Planning for Individuals
  While the federal income tax environment is relatively favorable, that condition is not likely to continue much longer, and now is the time to take advantage of certain tax breaks before they disappear
  Jim Schmidt

• Year-End Tax Planning for Businesses
  Business owners have a number of tax-saving opportunities – some short-lived – that are available to companies of all sizes
  Scott Wrigley

• In Synch: ERP Can Boost Internal Efficiency, Profitability
  Enterprise resource planning combines diverse business functions into a single systems
  Jeff Bither

• Record Retention Periods for Businesses
  Taxpayers may be subject to penalties if their records are destroyed prematurely
  Gerry Henderson

• The Benefits of Converting Your IRA to a Roth
  Converting a traditional IRA to a Roth is a taxable event, but it may be the most welcome tax hit you will ever taken
  Kelly White