Accounting, Payroll & Pension Issues/Expert Profile

Ed McFarland

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Over 20 years of experience as a CFO, Controller and now Consultant to small businesses. Dealt with 401k, 403b, deferred comp plans, key man issues, disablity, business continuation plans, HSA plans and other benefit issues.

Experience in the area

Management experience in Financial Services, Manufacturing, Media, Logistics. Taught graduate and undergraduate business courses.

Education/Credentials

MBA

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Recent Answers from Ed McFarland

2007-11-28 Changed jobs:

Last one first, yes a rollover from a qualified plan to an IRA still protects the tax defferal. If you are sure that your parting with the State is forever, then look at your situation and at the alternatives

2007-11-19 What do I do with this money:

I'm assuming that this is a distribution from the estate. Given that you are still working, the questions I have are how much, what's your situation and from that what your options can be. If anybody

2007-11-15 Payroll:

The basic rule of thumb is that it should be enough notice not cause hardship for employees. Many states that means a 60 day notice, given the size of the company. Most very small businesses are exempt

2007-11-11 accounting software for small not-for-profit:

Start with Excel until you know what you are dealing with. For most small organizations Quickbooks will do fine. The other suggestion is once you know what you have, call a similar sized nonprofit

2007-11-07 Gross up check:

If you are doing it from total gross pay, it should be right. If you are only considering the allowance, it may be off for the tax bracket. What is he saying it should be? How sure is he? Just because

 

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