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Paul Sid, CPA CFA

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.00
  • Clarity of Response 8.67
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 14.7
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 19.8
  • Total Questions 9
 I am a CPA and CFA with more than 20 years of assisting others to address a wide variety of tax and financial issues, including: (a) tax and timing for conversion of various retirement vehicles including 401(k), traditional IRA, and Roth IRA; (b) starting date considerations for social security benefits and related tax liabilities; (c) computation of book and tax basis, gains and losses on investments, §1031 exchanges; (d) tax benefits and deductions on principal residence, vacation homes, and investment properties; (e) acquisitions of business properties, computation of bonus depreciation, and MACRS depreciation; (f) tax as related to various martial issues, including dependences, noncitizen spouses, and divorce settlement; (g) review of college funding options and tax attributes; (h) tax computation and investment considerations for fixed and variable annuities; (i) tax considerations relating to gifting by parents and grandparents; (j) tax on employee benefits programs including retirement plans, health insurance, and other benefits; (k) tax on inherited assets including assets, insurance, and other assets. Paul Sid, CPA CFA
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Michelle Dunn

U.S.
Available
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  • Response Time(hr) 30.5
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 29.9
  • Total Questions 347
 As an extremely successful business woman, business owner and author on business, I can answer questions about starting a collection agency, running a business, business debt, credit and debt as well as selling a business in the U.S.

John A. Troland

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.72
  • Clarity of Response 9.76
  • Politeness 9.94
  • Response Time(hr) 65.8
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 68.9
  • Total Questions 1705
 I am a professional accountant, small business consultant and business plan writer with 43 years experience ( I am also listed on allexperts website as a volunteer in the category of Writing Business Plans).I can answer questions on what needs to be done to start a small business; forms of legal organization;financing for the business; need for a business plan; questions related to the purchase of a business; risks and rewards of owning a small business; marketing and promotion questions and questions concerning bookkeeping, accounting and tax considerations when starting a small business

Lee Lister

U.K.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.61
  • Clarity of Response 9.56
  • Politeness 9.61
  • Response Time(hr) 29.8
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 21.1
  • Total Questions 409
 If you are a serious entrepreneur and want to set up your own business or ensure that your existing business is more profitable then let me assist you. I answer questions on business start up, business strategy, business models, business planning, marketing plans, marketing strategy, branding, business tune ups and business improvement. I do not answer any legal, tax or accountancy questions - you should see your own professional adviser about these. If you cannot be bothered to read and rate my answers - I can't be bothered to answer yours!

David K. Staub

U.S.
On Vacation
returns 02/28/2012
  • Knowledgeability 9.85
  • Clarity of Response 9.86
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 79.7
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 26.4
  • Total Questions 230
 I am a business and tax attorney and have spent more than 30 years assisting people in starting a wide variety of businesses. I can answer questions about the basic differences between the various entities available to new businesses, including limited liability companies, corporations, S corporations and partnerships. I can provide guidance in other areas facing start ups, such as hiring employees, signing contracts and obtaining necessary licenses. I can also direct people to sources for answers to specific legal questions which cannot be answered in a forum of this nature.

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2012-02-07 LLC or S-Corp:

There are a number of differences between an LLC and an S Corp.  The principal reason I find people choosing an S corp over an LLC is that with an LLC, all of your income is treated as income from self

2012-02-06 Starting a dog business:

Welcome to the world of business and all it's risks.  There are no insurances to protect you from business losses I am afraid. You can insure for some things so talk to your local agent. With respect to

2012-02-03 Starting a Website Building Compan:

This is a very competitive area you are looking to move into and your profit margin will be low so uyou are right to think about matters such as design etc.    First of all you should set up a portfolio

2012-01-30 Trust Fund Question:

Hi Lamont,    It sounds like you have a great and smart father.    What are trusts?    Trusts are legal vehicles which is to hold various assets (e.g. money, real estates, stocks, etc.) and will be distributed

2012-01-26 Business Name:

I am from the uk so do not have the same cultural prejudice as an American although I have lived in the States. I would make two comments.    1) the name is too long and does not roll off the tongue easily

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