Richard Colombik


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A Charitable Tax Break

By Richard Colombik |  Nov 1, 2005

The problem with most tax planning is that you have to give up something to get something. To get an income tax deduction you must spend a dollar to sav...  Read more

The Best of Both Retirement Worlds?

By Jill Andresky Fraser |  Sep 1, 1998

Still fantasizing about a corporate tax deduction for a top-heavy benefits plan? One possibility is an age-weighted plan. Age-weighted plans can ma...  Read more

Banking: Self-Protection Strategies

By Jill Andresky Fraser |  May 1, 1996

A lawyer offers some quick advice about the importance of documenting the understandings you reach with your banker.  Read more

Smart Bonus Strategies

By Jill Andresky Fraser |  Nov 1, 1996

Some tips and advice on how and when business owners should give themselves bonuses.  Read more

How to Reduce Your Small Business Tax Bill

By Elizabeth Wasserman |  Dec 1, 2009

A look at helpful year-end tax tips, advice on making smart elections, and good tax resources for the small business owner.  Read more

Index

By Inc. staff |  Sep 1, 1998

A comprehensive guide to companies, organizations, and individuals featured in the September 1998 issue.  Read more

CEO's Notebook

By Inc. staff |  Apr 1, 2000

CEOs discuss: meeting the IRS halfway when trouble's afoot; the advantages of a European road show; the rise of minority-owned businesses; online credit-card...  Read more

Let's Make a Deal

By Jill Andresky Fraser |  Apr 1, 2000

Meet the IRS halfway when trouble's afoot Here's some comforting news if you're in hot water with the IRS: not all transgression...  Read more

Ethics

By Jeffrey L. Seglin |  Mar 1, 2000

You make a million decisions in the course of a week, but every so often one stops you in your tracks because it calls up a bigger question of values. Jeffre...  Read more

IRS Preps Study of S Corporations

By Kasey Wehrum |  Jul 27, 2005

July 27, 2005 --Internal Revenue Service officials announced on Monday that the organization will examine 5,000 randomly selected S corpor...  Read more

Avoid an Audit: Pay Yourself Right

By Ilan Mochari |  May 1, 2000

When it comes to salary, many business owners have no qualms about paying themselves a hefty amount. What many owners fail to recognize, however, is that ...  Read more

CEO's Notebook

By Inc. staff |  Sep 1, 1998

CEOs give advice on: identifying good leaders among your own staff; the benefits of offering an executive retirement plan; helping workers relax; and getting...  Read more

How Many Accountants Does It Take to Change an Industry?

By Jill Andresky Fraser |  Apr 1, 1997

Now may be the time to find accountants with upgraded skills, lower prices, and customized services.  Read more

Control Those Credit Cards

By Jill Andresky Fraser |  Dec 1, 1996

Various tax experts offer tips on the special risks entrepreneurs face when they use credit cards for business.  Read more

Resources

By Inc. staff |  Nov 1, 1996

A guide to more information discussed in articles appearing in the November issue of Inc. magazine.  Read more

Taxes: Psst. Want to Read the IRS's Mind?

By Jill Andresky Fraser |  Sep 1, 1996

Inc.'s finance editor explains how the IRS's private letter ruling can give you the inside tax scoop.  Read more

Managing by the Web

By Karen Dillon |  Apr 1, 2000

Inc. asks 34 CEOs to test drive small-business Web sites. Editor's note: inc.com, chosen #1 for entrepreneurs by Forbes , w...  Read more

Managing by the Web

By Karen Dillon |  Apr 1, 2000

Inc. asks 34 CEOs to test drive small-business Web sites. Editor's note: inc.com, chosen #1 for entrepreneurs by Forbes , w...  Read more

CEO's Notebook

By Inc. staff |  May 1, 2000

CEOs discuss: Avoiding audits; communicating with non-English-speaking employees; fishing for big-name partners; and a can't-miss plan for cutting costs. Plu...  Read more