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Knowledge is power. That’s why we’re always looking to educate business owners on the best practice when it comes to Captive Management. But we also want to give you the resources you need to guide you through the risk management process. In the CIC Services Knowledge Center, you can:
- Read about CIC in the news
- Learn about industry standards
- Stay up-to-date on upcoming events
Explore these resources and equip yourself for the future!
Definitive Proof – It’s Better To Insure Against “Rainy Days” Than It Is To Save For Them
My father always taught me to set aside money for rainy days. “You have to pay yourself first,” he would remind me. “Before you spend any money that you earn, you have to pay yourself by saving some money for a rainy day.” This was and still is great advice. And, of course, untapped “rainy […]
Oppose IRS Attacks Against The Rights Of Small Businesses That Self-Insure
History has repeatedly demonstrated that when the IRS gets a finger, they take off an arm. Any efforts by the IRS to curtail the rights of small captive insurance companies should be met with the utmost resistance. This Spring we have noted that the IRS has launched a coordinated PR and political attack
Help Thwart IRS Attacks Against Small Captive Insurance Companies And Small Businesses
By: Sean King, JD, CPA, MAcc Dear Senator / Congressperson: I am writing concerning the “tighteners” to IRC Section 831(b) that have been proposed to Senator Grassley’s office by the Self Insurance Institute of America (SIIA). While we do not oppose attempts by the U.S. Treasury Department, the Self Insurance Institute of America (SIIA) and […]
IRS Places Tax Preparers On Its “Dirty Dozen” List
There is nothing like a shocking headline to garner attention and create fear, uncertainty and doubt (FUD). In our sound-bite driven society, headlines are often misleading
Tax Avoidance Is Perfectly Legal And Encouraged By Uncle Sam – Part 2
To what lengths should business owners and professionals go to reduce their taxes and keep more of their hard earned money? Provided they are conducting legitimate business transactions, the answer is
Captivating Thinking
Knowledge is power. That’s why we’re always looking to educate business owners on the best practice when it comes to Captive Management. But we also want to give you the resources you need to guide you through the risk management process. In the CIC Services Knowledge Center, you can:
- Read about CIC in the news
- Learn about industry standards
- Stay up-to-date on upcoming events
Explore these resources and equip yourself for the future!
Definitive Proof – It’s Better To Insure Against “Rainy Days” Than It Is To Save For Them
My father always taught me to set aside money for rainy days. “You have to pay yourself first,” he would remind me. “Before you spend any money that you earn, you have to pay yourself by saving some money for a rainy day.” This was and still is great advice. And, of course, untapped “rainy […]
Oppose IRS Attacks Against The Rights Of Small Businesses That Self-Insure
History has repeatedly demonstrated that when the IRS gets a finger, they take off an arm. Any efforts by the IRS to curtail the rights of small captive insurance companies should be met with the utmost resistance. This Spring we have noted that the IRS has launched a coordinated PR and political attack
Help Thwart IRS Attacks Against Small Captive Insurance Companies And Small Businesses
By: Sean King, JD, CPA, MAcc Dear Senator / Congressperson: I am writing concerning the “tighteners” to IRC Section 831(b) that have been proposed to Senator Grassley’s office by the Self Insurance Institute of America (SIIA). While we do not oppose attempts by the U.S. Treasury Department, the Self Insurance Institute of America (SIIA) and […]
IRS Places Tax Preparers On Its “Dirty Dozen” List
There is nothing like a shocking headline to garner attention and create fear, uncertainty and doubt (FUD). In our sound-bite driven society, headlines are often misleading
Tax Avoidance Is Perfectly Legal And Encouraged By Uncle Sam – Part 2
To what lengths should business owners and professionals go to reduce their taxes and keep more of their hard earned money? Provided they are conducting legitimate business transactions, the answer is
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