For a long time, the NFL was hands-off when it came to Las Vegas. They were unwilling to get anywhere close because of the long-time commissioner’s caution about the connections some big NFL names had with well-known mob connections. Commissioner Pete Rozelle and his successors were adamant about their anti-sports betting stance. Major changes in the NFL’s attitude toward Vegas came, slowly but steadily. First with the Raiders finding a new… Read More
Archives for February 2024
A Failed Business Strategy Tale for Atlanta Owners
We’re less than a month away from March Madness. The NCAA recently released the tournament schedule with locations, if you’re wanting to see your favorite team play in person. Or you just want to mark it on your home calendar so your family knows you’ll be commandeering the living room TV for a few weeks. Something to mark on your office calendar that needs to be taken care of this year:… Read More
Mark Perlberg CPA PLLC’s Guide to 2024 New Small Business Trends & Regulations
This weekend we got a chance to see what’s trending in the world of music via the 66th Annual Grammy Awards. But something that wasn’t talked about on stage was the struggles of the music industry right now. A lot of artists are facing difficulties with promoting their music online thanks to Universal’s battle with TikTok. And many music giants, including Universal and Spotify, are issuing layoffs across the board. … Read More
How did they avoid all those taxes? The ways billionaires do it.
When you make a large fortune, your tax liability is a small fortune. So, what’s a billionaire to do if he or she wants to protect that fortune? And can you take advantage of the same opportunities? Here’s how a few billionaires did it: Converting High-Tax-Rate Trading to Low-Tax-Rate Income was a strategy used by Jeff Yass of the Wall Street firm, Susquehanna International Group, created tax savings of over… Read More
Why a Pre-Mortem Analysis for Any New Atlanta Business Is Necessary
Failure usually isn’t on your mind this time of year. In fact, it’s the opposite. In January, you’re thinking of ways to make your Atlanta business succeed. You’re looking at last year’s data and setting growth goals. There’s excitement in the air, and you’re buzzing with optimism. But that doesn’t always help you see clearly what happens if you fail. So, what if you considered failure now, you know, as… Read More
Is this the Year you add an HSA to your Tax Strategy?
Why are HSAs (Health Savings Accounts) so popular with financial advisors? They offer numerous benefits: Tax-deductible contributions for those with eligible high-deductible health plans. Tax-free investment growth and income. Tax-free withdrawals at any age to pay for qualified medical expenses. Tax Return Deduction even if you don’t itemize. Add to these tax benefits the fact that earned interest is not taxable. Furthermore, any leftover contributions roll over into the next… Read More