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The American Entrepreneur
The American Entrepreneur is a daily three-hour radio talk show. Launched in 1999, host Mr. Ron Morris has been dedicated to providing entrepreneurs and business professionals with the knowledge needed to start and maintain a successful business. Each episode features insightful interviews, essential business advice from top business professionals, and answers to all business questions. "Ask the Accountant" is a weekly segment to the show contributed by David Wilke and staff, providing information on current tax news. Below are some of the most recent episodes. For more information on The American Entrepreneur Radio, click the logo below.
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This Week on "Ask the Accountant":
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Small Employer Health Insurance Premiums Credit
November 26, 2011 -- Does your small business provide health insurance to its employees? Valerie Voss joins "The American Entrepreneur" Ron Morris to discuss the credit for small employer health insurance premiums and answer some of the commonly asked questions business owners have about the credit.
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1099 Forms and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
November 19, 2011 -- "The American Entrepreneur" Ron Morris is joined by Jay Alexander to discuss 1099 forms and the new requirements created by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Jay breaks down the Act and explains the requirements that will apply for the year 2011 for 1099 forms to be filed in early 2012.
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Beware Nexus Questionnaires
October 29, 2011 -- Faith Morrison joins "The American Entrepreneur" Ron Morris to discuss Nexus Questionnaires, forms that neighboring states will send to your business in the event that your company did business in that particular state over the course of the calendar year. Faith discusses the purpose of these forms, and suggests that filling out these forms, while innocent on the surface, may lead to more headaches and complexity down the road.
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Taking Advantage of the Health Care Tax Credit
October 22, 2011 -- Pete Mullen of Wilke & Associates talks with "The American Entrepreneur" Ron Morris about the early states of the Federal Health Care Tax Credit, how it works, who's eligible, and the benefits that it can provide to a small or large business.
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Time Running Out to File Your Taxes? Try E-Filing
October 15, 2011 -- Faith Morrison of Wilke & Associates joins "The American Entrepreneur" Ron Morris to discuss the options that taxpayers have of filing and paying their taxes electronically, including situations when the tax filing deadline is rapidly approaching.
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Death and Taxes: What You Need to Know When Executing a Will
October 8, 2011 -- Phil Sabo of Wilke & Associates talks with "The American Entrepreneur" Ron Morris about things you need to know from a tax standpoint when the time comes to execute the will of a loved one.
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Stopping Employee Fraud in its Tracks: Part 2
October 1, 2011 -- The American Entrepreneur Radio welcomes back Peter Fleming for Part 2 of eliminating employee fraud and theft in the workplace. Peter talks with "The American Entrepreneur" Ron Morris about several instances of physical theft in the workplace and how it can be handled.
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Stopping Employee Fraud in its Tracks: Three Steps You Need to Know
September 24, 2011 -- Of the many threats to a company's short-term and long-term well being, employee fraud and theft may be the one with the biggest impact. In addition, it is one of the most difficult threats to detect, given that on average, each case takes 18 months to track. It's a multi-billion dollar problem for businesses in the United States, and Peter Fleming of Wilke and Associates devotes this week's "Ask the Accountant" segment to what you can do to prevent it from happening in your company. Peter talks with "The American Entrepreneur" Ron Morris about three critical steps you must take ASAP to prevent employee fraud and theft in the workplace.
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Faith Morrison on Estate Planning Issues
September 17, 2011 -- Faith Morrison talks with "The American Entrepreneur" Ron Morris about some of the recent trends in estate tax planning, as well as the tax implications of the practice of generation skippin transfer.
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Pete Mullen on Shareholder Distributions
September 3, 2011 -- As part of the "Ask the Accountant" segment on The American Entrepreneur Radio, Pete Mullen talks with Ron Morris about the correct ways to handle shareholder equity distributions, both taxable and non-taxable, when it comes time to categorize that income when filing your taxes.
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Protecting Yourself From Identity Theft
August 27, 2011 -- Do you think you're protected from identity theft? Think again! As one of the fastest-growing crimes in the United States, identity theft is more common than most people think. Tony Snyder joins "The American Entrepreneur" Ron Morris to discuss the dangers of identity theft, the most common forms it takes in the marketplace, and how to protect yourself from those who want to take hold of your personal and financial information.
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Tax Angles for Timeshare Owners
August 20, 2011 -- Buying that beach house in Hawaii may get you some well-deserved peach and quiet, but the tax rules involved can get pretty complex. As part of the "Ask the Accountant" segment on American Entrepreneur Radio, David Cooke talks with Ron Morris about the tax considerations that are in play when dealing with owning or renting "timeshare" properties.
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The Importance of Internal Controls in Your Business
August 13, 2011 -- In the ideal business world, your business should have established a method of internal controls for handling and documenting all types of financial transactions. Although implementing internal controls is not a mandatory practice, it can keep your business in compliance as well as reduce the risk of internal fraud. Kathy Hanula of Wilke & Associates joins "The American Entrepreneur" Ron Morris to discuss the practice of internal controls and the importance of implementing a structured method in your workplace. Kathy also explains common elements of internal fraud and some warning signs to determine whether or not it occurs in your business.
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Peter Fleming on Independent Contractors
August 6, 2011 -- As part of the "Ask the Accountant" segment on American Entrepreneur Radio, Ron Morris talks with Peter Fleming about tax considerations one must be aware of when it comes to hiring or being an independent contractor (a.k.a. a '1099er'). Peter also discusses the differences in regulation of independent contractors on both a federal and state (of Pennsylvania) level.
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Peter Fleming Discusses Act 32
July 30, 2011 -- Peter Fleming talks with Mike Kauffelt of Bill Few Associates about Pennsylvania Act 32, which lays out the guidelines for employer withholding of income tax.
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Tax Implications For Your Company Car
July 23, 2011 -- For many business professionals, sitting behind the steering wheel of a car is more common than sitting behind a desk at the office. With business traveling becoming more and more frequent in the daily responsibilities of some jobs, it is important to understand the tax benefits available to you for automobile usage. As part of the weekly "Ask the Accountant" segment on American Entrepreneur Radio, Phil Sabo talks with "The American Entrepreneur" Ron Morris about the considerations that a business owner needs to be mindful of when purchasing or leasing a vehicle for his or her business.
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Turning Your Business Trip Into a Summer Vacation
July 16, 2011 -- Who says you can't have fun on a business trip?! Jay Alexander of Wilke & Associates Certified Public Accountants is here to tell you that it's okay to pack your business suit AND your bathing suit. As part of the weekly "Ask the Accountant" segment on The American Entrepreneur Radio, Jay notes there are tax-friendly methods in place to morph your next business trip into a summer excursion for the whole family. Jay sits down with guest host Mark Laskow and discusses what you need to know when it comes to mixing a little pleasure with your business, and the things you need to avoid in order to not take too many liberties when it comes to your taxable expenses.
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Faith Morrison on Depreciation
July 9, 2011 -- As part of the "Ask the Accountant" segment on American Entrepreneur Radio, Faith Morrison of Wilke & Associates talks with Ron Morris about how to handle depreciation of your company's hard assets, including special circumstances involving self-constructed property.
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Peter Mullen on Entity Choice
July 2, 2011 -- As part of the "Ask the Accountant" segment on American Entrepreneur Radio, Pete Mullen of Wilke & Associates CPA talks with "The American Entrepreneur" Ron Morris about the different types of entities that a business can assume, which entities work best for certain businesses, and when is the best time within a company's life cycle for a company to transition from one entity to another.
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Thinking About Raiding Your IRA? You'll Pay For That!
June 25, 2011 -- Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA's) and 401Kplans are effective investment vehicles for people who want a tax-free method of stashing away a portion of their regular paycheck. These are designed for participants to "cash out" of these plans later in life, but from time to time, there are some people who need to dive into these accounts, withdrawing some or, sometimes, all of these funds. As part of the "Ask the Accountant" segment on American Entrepreneur Radio, David Cooke talks with Ron Morris about why this decision is NOT a good idea. David breaks down the tax ramifications you'll face when pulling out these plans.
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The IRS' "Dirty Dozen"
June 18, 2011 -- When most people think of "The Dirty Dozen", they think of one of the greatest war movies of all time. When the people at Wilke & Associates think of "The Dirty Dozen", they think of the annual list produced by the IRS that lays out the 12 most popular tax schemes perpetrated by businesses and individuals in order to soften (or avoid altogether) the blow that comes around each tax season. Phil Sabo of Wilke & Associates joins "The American Entrepreneur" Ron Morris to discuss what NOT to do when filing your taxes, and what happens if you do it anyway.
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How Sales Tax Factors Into Your Business
June 11, 2011 -- Faith Morrison talks with Ron Morris about what impact revisions to the sales, use, and hotel occupancy taxes will have on your business.
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Is Your Retirement Plan a Target For an Audit?
June 4, 2011 -- As part of the "Ask the Accountant" feature on American Entrepreneur Radio, "The American Entrepreneur" Ron Morris talks with Greg Wlahofsky of Wilke and Associates about the "80-120 Participant Rule", and whether or not an audit is needed for your retirement plan.
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Tony Snyder Discusses Estimated Tax Payments
May 21, 2011 -- As part of the "Ask the Accountant" segment on American Entrepreneur Radio, Tony Snyder of Wilke & Associates talks with "The American Entrepreneur" Ron Morris and his "talk buddy", David Iwinski about the idea of estimated tax payments, and the circumstances under which it makes the most sense to file taxes using this option.
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Why CPA's Are Essential For Your Business BEYOND April 15
May 14, 2011 -- When most people generally think of their accountant, they think of the men and women who pull their tails out of the fire as April 15 rolls around, helping them get their annual affairs organized in order to file taxes as effectively as possible. But as any regular American Entrepreneur Radio listener who has heard the regular "Ask the Accountant" segments with David Wilke and his staff at Wilke & Associates knows, CPA's are firmly in your corner all year long. Peter Fleming of Wilke & Associates joins Ron Morris to discuss why you should use your CPA for critical financial statement preparation when it comes to compliance issues, or IRS audits, or even to check under your company's hood and provide a tune-up when needed.
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Basis
May 7, 2011 -- As part of the "Ask the Accountant" on American Entrepreneur Radio, Pete Mullen talks with "The American Entrepreneur" Ron Morris about the idea of basis when it comes to accounting. Pete explains what entrepreneurs need to know when figuring basis into a company's financial picture for tax purposes.
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Anatomy of a Distribution Startup
April 16, 2011 -- For the latest installment of his popular "Ask the Accountant" series on American Entrepreneur Radio, David Wilke presents "Anatomy of a Startup", this week, using the example of a distribution startup, chronicling its story since the beginning, and assessing the opportunities and challenges the founders encountered along the way.
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David Wilke Presents "Anatomy of a Startup"
April 9, 2011 -- David Wilke devotes an "Ask the Accountant" segment to another installment of his popular "Anatomy of a Startup" series, as he profiles the opportunities and challenges facing a local startup on the path to success.
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David Wilke Presents "Anatomy of a Startup"
April 2, 2011 -- Startups come in all shapes and sizes, each with its own set of driving forces, and its own back story of how it came to be. As part of his popular "Anatomy of a Startup" series on American Entrepreneur Radio, David Wilke profiles one such startup and how the person was able to face the challenges and seize the opportunities along the path to success. Note: The names used have been changed to protect the innocent, including the name of the person who started the enterprise.
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"Anatomy of a Startup"
March 26, 2011 -- The most popular recurring feature of the show returns, as David Wilke devotes an "Ask the Accountant" segment to his popular "Anatomy of a Startup" series. David profiles a real-world company and details how the company came to be, discussing the challenges and opportunities the entrepreneur faced along the way. David also sheds some light on the business lessons that can be gleamed from the owner's experience.
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Doing Home Office Work For Your Business? David Wilke Has Some Tax Traps You May Want to Avoid
March 19, 2011 -- Maintaining a home office can be an advantage for business owners and entrepreneurs who want balance to their professional and personal lives. It is also a practice that is heavily monitored by the IRS, as while there ARE deductions available to those who maintain a home office, it is also a potential redflag for an audit when tax time comes. As part of his "Ask the Accountant" segment on American Entrepreneur Radio, David Wilke discusses the benefits and the traps of a home office from a tax standpoint.
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New Pennsylvania Tax Laws For Job Creation
March 5, 2011 -- David Wilke discusses a pair of Pennsylvania State Tax laws, the Job Creation Tax Credit and the Opportunity Grant Program, designed to encourage job creation among Pennsylvania businesses.
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David Wilke On Tax Issues And Health Care
February 26, 2011 -- As part of the "Ask The Accountant" segment on American Entrepreneur Radio, David Wilke talks with Ron Morris about the tax issues involved with providing health care for your employees.
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Thinking About Bartering For Your Business? Listen To David Wilke First!
February 19, 2011 -- David Wilke of Wilke and Associates CPA joins "The American Entrepreneur" Ron Morris for an "Ask the Accountant" segment devoted to the tax implications one must consider when bartering for your company.
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How To Tell If You're At Risk For An Audit
February 12, 2011 -- As part of his "Ask the Accountant" segment on American Entrepreneur Radio, David Wilke CPA talks with Ron Morris about the things the IRS is most likely to look for that would serve as red flags for a potential audit. Joining the conversation midway through is attorney Mike Fox of Strassburger, McKenna, Gutnick and Gefsky, who discusses some of the audit concerns employers face when classifying their people as employees or independent contractors.
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Keeping Your Corporate Behavior In Line "Minute By Minute"
February 5, 2011 -- Ron Morris Talks with David Wilke about the proper method to compile corporate annual minutes for a company, and what could happen if those minutes aren't accurately kept.
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New Tax Laws And 1099's
January 29, 2011 -- David Wilke joins Ron Morris to discuss the impact that some of the new federal tax laws will have on business. In addition, he provides a quick refresher on what companies should do when issuing 1099 statements to their independent contractors.
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David Wilke On More Benefits From The Tax Relief Job Creation Act Of 2010
January 22, 2011 -- David Wilke and Ron Morris continue to talk about more great information on the 2010 Tax Relief Jobs Act and the many benefits this measure has for entrepreneurs and business owners. This is a continuation of David's January 8 discussion.
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The Link Between Pennsylvania State Taxes And Parochial Schools
January 15, 2011 -- Peter Fleming talks with "The American Entrepreneur" Ron Morris about the recent provision regarding Pennsylvania state taxes and deductions that are in place for those who donate to Pennsylvania parochial schools.
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David Wilke Discusses The Tax Relief Job Creation Act Of 2010
January 8, 2011 -- As part of his "Ask the Accountant" series on American Entrepreneur Radio, David Wilke talks with Ron Morris about the Tax Relief Job Creation Act of 2010, what impact it has had on business in the past year, and the impact David sees the measure having going forward.
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