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IRS.gov is a great place to find answers. Here are several resources on the IRS website that address tax reform.</p> <p><a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwMTI5Ljc3Mzc2MSZtZXNzYWdlaWQ9TURCLVBSRC1CVUwtMjAxOTAxMjkuNzczNzYxJmRhdGFiYXNlaWQ9MTAwMSZzZXJpYWw9MTcyMjM4MDQmZW1haWxpZD1nbWVhenpvQHlhaG9vLmNvbSZ1c2VyaWQ9Z21lYXp6b0B5YWhvby5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&128&&&https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/businesses"><strong>Tax reform provisions that affect businesses</strong></a><br>This is the main page for businesses. Users can link from this page out to more resources with additional information, which is organized in sections by topic. These sections include a plain language description and links to news releases, notices and other technical guidance. Here are a few of the main tax topics on this page and the subtopics highlighted in each section:</p> <ul><li>Income: taxation of foreign income, carried interest, and like-kind exchanges</li><li>Deductions and depreciation: fringe benefits, moving expenses, standard mileage rates, deduction for passthrough businesses, and business interest expenses</li><li>Credits: employer credit for paid family and medical leave, and the rehabilitation tax credit</li><li>Taxes: blended federal income tax and withholding</li><li>Accounting method changes</li><li>Opportunity zones</li></ul> <p>This page also includes information for specific industries, such as farming, insurance companies, and aircraft management services.</p> <p><strong><a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwMTI5Ljc3Mzc2MSZtZXNzYWdlaWQ9TURCLVBSRC1CVUwtMjAxOTAxMjkuNzczNzYxJmRhdGFiYXNlaWQ9MTAwMSZzZXJpYWw9MTcyMjM4MDQmZW1haWxpZD1nbWVhenpvQHlhaG9vLmNvbSZ1c2VyaWQ9Z21lYXp6b0B5YWhvby5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&129&&&https://www.irs.gov/tax-reform-small-business-initiative">Tax Reform Small Business Initiative</a></strong><br>This one-stop shop highlights important tax reform topics for small businesses. From this page, users can link to several additional resources.</p> <p><strong><a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwMTI5Ljc3Mzc2MSZtZXNzYWdlaWQ9TURCLVBSRC1CVUwtMjAxOTAxMjkuNzczNzYxJmRhdGFiYXNlaWQ9MTAwMSZzZXJpYWw9MTcyMjM4MDQmZW1haWxpZD1nbWVhenpvQHlhaG9vLmNvbSZ1c2VyaWQ9Z21lYXp6b0B5YWhvby5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&130&&&https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/tax-reform-resources">Tax reform resources</a></strong><br>From this page, people can link to helpful products including news releases, tax reform tax tips, revenue procedures, fact sheets, FAQs and drop-in articles. Organizations can share these materials including the drop-in articles with employees, customers and volunteers to help them better understand tax reform.</p> <p><strong><a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwMTI5Ljc3Mzc2MSZtZXNzYWdlaWQ9TURCLVBSRC1CVUwtMjAxOTAxMjkuNzczNzYxJmRhdGFiYXNlaWQ9MTAwMSZzZXJpYWw9MTcyMjM4MDQmZW1haWxpZD1nbWVhenpvQHlhaG9vLmNvbSZ1c2VyaWQ9Z21lYXp6b0B5YWhvby5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&131&&&https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/tax-cuts-and-jobs-act-a-comparison-for-businesses">Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: A comparison for businesses</a></strong><br>This side-by-side comparison can help businesses understand the changes the new law made to previous law. It will help businesses then make decisions and plan accordingly. It covers changes to deductions, depreciation, expensing, tax credits, and other tax items that affect businesses.</p> <p><strong><a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwMTI5Ljc3Mzc2MSZtZXNzYWdlaWQ9TURCLVBSRC1CVUwtMjAxOTAxMjkuNzczNzYxJmRhdGFiYXNlaWQ9MTAwMSZzZXJpYWw9MTcyMjM4MDQmZW1haWxpZD1nbWVhenpvQHlhaG9vLmNvbSZ1c2VyaWQ9Z21lYXp6b0B5YWhvby5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&132&&&https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p5318.pdf">Tax reform: What’s new for your business </a></strong><br>This electronic publication covers many of the TCJA provisions that are important for small and medium-sized businesses, their owners, and tax professionals to understand. This concise publication includes sections about:</p> <ul><li>Qualified business income deduction</li><li>Depreciation: Section 168 and 179 modifications</li><li>Business-related losses, exclusions and deductions</li><li>Business credits</li><li>Corporate tax provisions</li><li>S corporations</li><li>Farm provisions<br><br></li></ul> <p>Need tax, financial management support? Want to buy or sell a business, Retiring and want to plan for succession? Contact GMA for a fast response. A seasoned professional will contact you and will assist you in making these important decisions. <a href="http://gma3000.com/request-for-quote">Click here! </a></p> <p>Share this tip on social media — #IRSTaxTip: Find out how tax reform affects your businesses’ bottom line at IRS.gov <br><a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwMTI5Ljc3Mzc2MSZtZXNzYWdlaWQ9TURCLVBSRC1CVUwtMjAxOTAxMjkuNzczNzYxJmRhdGFiYXNlaWQ9MTAwMSZzZXJpYWw9MTcyMjM4MDQmZW1haWxpZD1nbWVhenpvQHlhaG9vLmNvbSZ1c2VyaWQ9Z21lYXp6b0B5YWhvby5jb20mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&133&&&https://go.usa.gov/xEkSq">https://go.usa.gov/xEkSq</a></p>]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>There are six new schedules some taxpayers will file with the new Form 1040</title> <link>http://gma3000.com/irs/there-are-six-new-schedules-some-taxpayers-will-file-with-the-new-form-1040%ef%bb%bf</link> <pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2019 03:57:11 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator><![CDATA[gmeazzo]]></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[IRS]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tax]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://gma3000.com/?p=5597</guid> <description><![CDATA[Issue Number:    Tax Tip 2019-14 The 2018 Form 1040 replaces prior year Forms 1040, 1040A and 1040EZ. The 2018 Form 1040 uses a building-block approach that allows individuals to file only the schedules they need with their federal tax return. Many people will only need to file Form 1040 and no schedules. Electronic filers may not […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Issue Number: Tax Tip 2019-14</h3> <hr class="wp-block-separator"/> <p>The 2018 Form 1040 replaces prior year Forms 1040, 1040A and 1040EZ. The 2018 Form 1040 uses a building-block approach that allows individuals to file only the schedules they need with their federal tax return. Many people will only need to file Form 1040 and no schedules.</p> <p>Electronic filers may not notice these changes as the tax software will automatically use their responses to complete the Form 1040 and any needed schedules. For taxpayers who filed paper returns in the past and are concerned about the 2018 changes, this may be the year to consider the benefits of <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwMjI2LjIzMTE2NTEmbWVzc2FnZWlkPU1EQi1QUkQtQlVMLTIwMTkwMjI2LjIzMTE2NTEmZGF0YWJhc2VpZD0xMDAxJnNlcmlhbD0xNzIyNzMxNiZlbWFpbGlkPWdtZWF6em9AeWFob28uY29tJnVzZXJpZD1nbWVhenpvQHlhaG9vLmNvbSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&128&&&https://www.irs.gov/filing/e-file-options">filing electronically</a>.</p> <p>While commonly used lines on the prior year form are still on the 2018 Form 1040, other lines are now Schedules 1 through 6 and organized by category. The six new numbered schedules are in addition to the existing schedules, such as Schedule A, Itemized Deductions, or Schedule C, Profit or Loss from Business.</p> <p>Here’s a guide to help taxpayers determine what schedules they may need to file with the 2018 Form 1040:</p> <p><a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwMjI2LjIzMTE2NTEmbWVzc2FnZWlkPU1EQi1QUkQtQlVMLTIwMTkwMjI2LjIzMTE2NTEmZGF0YWJhc2VpZD0xMDAxJnNlcmlhbD0xNzIyNzMxNiZlbWFpbGlkPWdtZWF6em9AeWFob28uY29tJnVzZXJpZD1nbWVhenpvQHlhaG9vLmNvbSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&129&&&https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040s1.pdf">Schedule 1</a>, <strong>Additional Taxes and Adjustments to Income<br></strong></p> <ul><li>Taxpayers use this schedule to report income or adjustments to income that can’t be entered directly on Form 1040. This includes capital gains, unemployment pay, prize money, and gambling winnings. This also includes the student loan interest deduction, self-employment tax, or educator expenses.</li></ul> <p><a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwMjI2LjIzMTE2NTEmbWVzc2FnZWlkPU1EQi1QUkQtQlVMLTIwMTkwMjI2LjIzMTE2NTEmZGF0YWJhc2VpZD0xMDAxJnNlcmlhbD0xNzIyNzMxNiZlbWFpbGlkPWdtZWF6em9AeWFob28uY29tJnVzZXJpZD1nbWVhenpvQHlhaG9vLmNvbSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&130&&&https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040s2.pdf">Schedule 2</a>, <strong>Additional Tax</strong></p> <ul><li>This scheduled is used by taxpayers in specific situations. Those who owe alternative minimum tax or need to make an excess advance premium tax credit repayment will file this schedule.</li></ul> <p><a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwMjI2LjIzMTE2NTEmbWVzc2FnZWlkPU1EQi1QUkQtQlVMLTIwMTkwMjI2LjIzMTE2NTEmZGF0YWJhc2VpZD0xMDAxJnNlcmlhbD0xNzIyNzMxNiZlbWFpbGlkPWdtZWF6em9AeWFob28uY29tJnVzZXJpZD1nbWVhenpvQHlhaG9vLmNvbSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&131&&&https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040s3.pdf">Schedule 3</a>, <strong>Nonrefundable Credits</strong></p> <ul><li>Taxpayers use this schedule to report nonrefundable credits other than the child tax credit or the credit for other dependents. These include the foreign tax credit, education credits, and general business credit.</li></ul> <p><a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwMjI2LjIzMTE2NTEmbWVzc2FnZWlkPU1EQi1QUkQtQlVMLTIwMTkwMjI2LjIzMTE2NTEmZGF0YWJhc2VpZD0xMDAxJnNlcmlhbD0xNzIyNzMxNiZlbWFpbGlkPWdtZWF6em9AeWFob28uY29tJnVzZXJpZD1nbWVhenpvQHlhaG9vLmNvbSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&132&&&https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040s4.pdf">Schedule 4</a>, <strong>Other Taxes<br></strong></p> <ul><li>Taxpayers use this schedule to report certain taxes. These include self-employment tax, household employment taxes, tax-favored accounts, and additional tax on IRAs and other retirement plans.</li></ul> <p><a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwMjI2LjIzMTE2NTEmbWVzc2FnZWlkPU1EQi1QUkQtQlVMLTIwMTkwMjI2LjIzMTE2NTEmZGF0YWJhc2VpZD0xMDAxJnNlcmlhbD0xNzIyNzMxNiZlbWFpbGlkPWdtZWF6em9AeWFob28uY29tJnVzZXJpZD1nbWVhenpvQHlhaG9vLmNvbSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&133&&&https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040s5.pdf">Schedule 5</a>, <strong>Other Payments and Refundable Credits</strong></p> <ul><li>Taxpayers who claim specific refundable credits or have other payments withheld will file this schedule. These other payments include:<ul><li>Payment made when the taxpayer requests an extension.</li><li>Payment of excess social security.</li></ul></li></ul> <p><a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwMjI2LjIzMTE2NTEmbWVzc2FnZWlkPU1EQi1QUkQtQlVMLTIwMTkwMjI2LjIzMTE2NTEmZGF0YWJhc2VpZD0xMDAxJnNlcmlhbD0xNzIyNzMxNiZlbWFpbGlkPWdtZWF6em9AeWFob28uY29tJnVzZXJpZD1nbWVhenpvQHlhaG9vLmNvbSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&134&&&https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040s6.pdf">Schedule 6</a>, <strong>Foreign Address and Third-Party Designee</strong></p> <ul><li>Taxpayers use this schedule to enter a foreign address. Anyone who wants to allow someone other than their paid preparer to discuss their tax return with the IRS will also file Schedule 6.</li></ul> <p><strong>More information:</strong><br><a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwMjI2LjIzMTE2NTEmbWVzc2FnZWlkPU1EQi1QUkQtQlVMLTIwMTkwMjI2LjIzMTE2NTEmZGF0YWJhc2VpZD0xMDAxJnNlcmlhbD0xNzIyNzMxNiZlbWFpbGlkPWdtZWF6em9AeWFob28uY29tJnVzZXJpZD1nbWVhenpvQHlhaG9vLmNvbSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&135&&&https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-1040">About the Form 1040, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return</a><br><a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwMjI2LjIzMTE2NTEmbWVzc2FnZWlkPU1EQi1QUkQtQlVMLTIwMTkwMjI2LjIzMTE2NTEmZGF0YWJhc2VpZD0xMDAxJnNlcmlhbD0xNzIyNzMxNiZlbWFpbGlkPWdtZWF6em9AeWFob28uY29tJnVzZXJpZD1nbWVhenpvQHlhaG9vLmNvbSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&136&&&https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/questions-and-answers-about-the-2018-form-1040">Questions and Answers About the 2018 Form 1040</a><br><a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwMjI2LjIzMTE2NTEmbWVzc2FnZWlkPU1EQi1QUkQtQlVMLTIwMTkwMjI2LjIzMTE2NTEmZGF0YWJhc2VpZD0xMDAxJnNlcmlhbD0xNzIyNzMxNiZlbWFpbGlkPWdtZWF6em9AeWFob28uY29tJnVzZXJpZD1nbWVhenpvQHlhaG9vLmNvbSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&137&&&https://www.irs.gov/individuals/steps-to-take-now-to-get-a-jump-on-next-years-taxes">Get Ready for Tax Filing Season</a><br><a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwMjI2LjIzMTE2NTEmbWVzc2FnZWlkPU1EQi1QUkQtQlVMLTIwMTkwMjI2LjIzMTE2NTEmZGF0YWJhc2VpZD0xMDAxJnNlcmlhbD0xNzIyNzMxNiZlbWFpbGlkPWdtZWF6em9AeWFob28uY29tJnVzZXJpZD1nbWVhenpvQHlhaG9vLmNvbSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&138&&&https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p17.pdf">Publication 17, Your Federal Income Tax for Individuals</a></p> <p>Share this tip on social media — #IRSTaxTip: There are six new schedules some taxpayers will file with the new Form 1040. https://go.usa.gov/xEmEv</p> <p>Share this tip on social media — #IRSTaxTip: There are six new schedules some taxpayers will file with the new Form 1040. https://go.usa.gov/xEmEv</p> <p></p>]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Power of Collaborative Diversity</title> <link>http://gma3000.com/business-management/344</link> <pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2019 17:27:24 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator><![CDATA[gmeazzo]]></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Business Management]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Outsourcing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Accounting Support Services]]></category> <category><![CDATA[assistance for non profits]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Business]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Business Consultants]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Business services]]></category> <category><![CDATA[CFO]]></category> <category><![CDATA[COLLABORATIVE DIVERSITY]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Contract Accounting and Bookkeeping]]></category> <category><![CDATA[DEPRESSION]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Finance Guru]]></category> <category><![CDATA[International Finance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Marketing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[non-profits- not for profits]]></category> <category><![CDATA[PLANNING]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Reducing expenses]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Social Media Marketing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[STRATEGIC PLANNING]]></category> <category><![CDATA[SUCCESS]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Video marketing]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gma3000.com/blog/?p=344</guid> <description><![CDATA[Mr. John (Giancarlo) Meazzo, M.A GMA’s President, provides executive coaching in financial, operations and business management. He always shares business concepts and ideas with his clients. Here is another of his blogs that decision makers will find useful. To achieve success, business owners need the expertise of other professionals in the various disciplines of business. Example […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><!-- [if !mso]> <style>v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}.shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);}</style> <![endif]--></p><p><!-- [if gte mso 9]><xml><w:WordDocument><w:View>Normal</w:View><w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom><w:Compatibility><w:BreakWrappedTables/><w:SnapToGridInCell/><w:WrapTextWithPunct/><w:UseAsianBreakRules/></w:Compatibility><w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel></w:WordDocument></xml><![endif]--><!-- [if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;}</style> <![endif]--></p><p><b><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a title="GMA Consultation Link" href="http://www.gma3000.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-177" title="GMA" src="http://www.gma3000.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Untitled-150x150.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a></span></b></p><p><strong><u>Mr. John (Giancarlo) Meazzo, M.A GMA’s President,</u></strong> provides executive coaching in financial, operations and business management. He always shares business concepts and ideas with his clients. Here is another of his blogs that decision makers will find useful.</p><p>To achieve success, business owners need the expertise of other professionals in the various disciplines of business. Example of this concept: American and British mathematicians were brought together to decode the secret codes of the German electro-mechanical device called Enigma. These mathematicians were unable to decipher the codes. Later the secret service brought professionals together from different walks of life such as professors, crossword enthusiasts, linguists, and chess champions to crack a secret coded Nazi device. They decoded the Enigma codes three times! This is an example of the <b>power of collaborative diversity</b>.</p><p>Power of Collaborative Diversity offers individuals an opportunity to create plans for change at the organizational level. It allows for a deepened awareness of how your own thinking, experiences, and beliefs can <b>either hinder or contribute</b> to success. The goal is to benefit from a collaborative, systematic approach to assessment, visioning, and planning for change. Organizations that are committed to leveraging diversity will tap into the richness of multiple viewpoints, create supportive learning- centered work environments, and ultimately multiply their capacity to achieve their mission.</p><p>Stagnating, uncertain of the future? No direction, no goals, feel like you slipped into a fog bank or the doldrums? Success is made of phases. Motivation is key for survival and success. Motivation will drive (spark) your spirit, soul and heart to want to succeed. You need to be your own catalyst. You need to want to make something happen. Nothing will happen unless you want it and make it happen. Collaborative diversity is a tool used to plan success such as in Strategic planning (a key element to you’re your success). It is just but a phase in the hierarchy of success planning.</p><p>“Power of Collaborative Diversity brings together in a three dimensional model the diversity of experiences that are present as a result of cultures, ethnicity, educational and professional background as well as the breadth and depth of the levels of intelligence, knowledge and experience. The result is an interlaced collaborative exchange of thought and ideas that bring about solutions to problems and changes in the standard methods and thoughts” quote of Giancarlo Meazzo, M.A. Now it’s the time! The time to have a highly experienced level of C level consultants from GMA to collaboratively review your mission, your strategic plans and plan the achievement of those plans. This is a special offer that would include a CFO, CEO and COO. We come in do what we do best, build value, provide direction, conclude the engagement and return to monitor the efficacy and results of the plan. An engagement will range from one day to five days depending on the size of the enterprise.</p><p>Please complete this request for <a href="http://gma3000.com/request-for-quote">quote</a> and to let us know if you wish to be notified of future workshops and seminars!</p><p class="MsoNormal"><!-- [if gte mso 9]><xml><w:WordDocument><w:View>Normal</w:View><w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom><w:Compatibility><w:BreakWrappedTables/><w:SnapToGridInCell/><w:WrapTextWithPunct/><w:UseAsianBreakRules/></w:Compatibility><w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel></w:WordDocument></xml><![endif]--></p><p class="MsoNormal"><!-- [if gte mso 10]></p> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;}</style> <![endif]--></p>]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Assisting Clients with Web Design and Social Media</title> <link>http://gma3000.com/marketing-and-sales/assisting-clients-with-web-design-and-social-media</link> <comments>http://gma3000.com/marketing-and-sales/assisting-clients-with-web-design-and-social-media#respond</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2019 15:30:57 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator><![CDATA[gmeazzo]]></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Marketing and Sales]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Social Media Marketing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[italian]]></category> <category><![CDATA[italian art]]></category> <category><![CDATA[italian culture]]></category> <category><![CDATA[italian food]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gma3000.com/blog/?p=372</guid> <description><![CDATA[“http://t.co/h06TWhXO7r – site for Italians Globally.” https://t.co/ITGvgUsqqb via @crowdtilt — GM (@GMA3000) January 4, 2014]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>“<a href="http://t.co/h06TWhXO7r">http://t.co/h06TWhXO7r</a> – site for Italians Globally.” <a href="https://t.co/ITGvgUsqqb">https://t.co/ITGvgUsqqb</a> via <a href="https://twitter.com/Crowdtilt">@crowdtilt</a></p><p>— GM (@GMA3000) <a href="https://twitter.com/GMA3000/statuses/419289767184842752">January 4, 2014</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://gma3000.com/marketing-and-sales/assisting-clients-with-web-design-and-social-media/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>The Supreme Court Just Stopped Local Sheriffs From Carjacking to Pay the Bills</title> <link>http://gma3000.com/people-vs-government/the-supreme-court-just-stopped-local-sheriffs-from-carjacking-to-pay-the-bills</link> <pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2019 02:19:35 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator><![CDATA[gmeazzo]]></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[People vs. Government]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://gma3000.com/?p=5537</guid> <description><![CDATA[Charles P. PierceEsquireFebruary 20, 2019 From Esquire On Wednesday, the Supreme Court unanimously decided the case of Timbs v. Indiana. The decision was an auspicious one, and it was auspicious for two reasons. The first was that the decision was written by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg so, yes, she’s back, sports fans. The second is […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<ul class="wp-block-gallery columns-0 is-cropped"></ul> <p></p> <p></p> <figure class="wp-block-image"><a href="http://www.esquire.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img src="https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/fnH8nLmq3y0G9ivH4o2M.w--~A/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjtzbT0xO3c9ODQ7aD04NDtpbD1wbGFuZQ--/https://media.zenfs.com/creatr-images/GLB/2016-01-15/f2d283c0-bbb7-11e5-a172-adb2f9451ed7_9df0f96c609bef43e7084965aa1a76b3.jpg" alt=""/></a></figure> <p>Charles P. Pierce<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="http://www.esquire.com/" target="_blank">Esquire</a>February 20, 2019 </p> <p><a href="http://www.esquire.com/news-politics/politics/a26433271/supreme-court-civil-asset-forfeiture-timbs-v-indiana/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">From Esquire</a></p> <p>On Wednesday, <a href="https://www.thedailybeast.com/scotus-strikes-unanimous-blow-to-civil-asset-forfeiture" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the Supreme Court unanimously decided the case</a> of <em>Timbs v. Indiana. </em>The decision was an auspicious one, and it was auspicious for two reasons. The first was that the decision was written by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg so, yes, she’s back, sports fans. The second is that it was a harpoon sunk deeply into the scam that is the civil forfeiture procedure.</p> <p>Tyson Timbs is an Indiana man who was busted in his SUV and who later pleaded guilty to drug-related offenses. The state went after his ride, estimated to cost $42,000. A state court came down against the forfeiture because the vehicle was worth far more than the fine that Timbs was assessed, which the state court determined violated the Eighth Amendment’s protection against excessive bail. The state took the case to Washington, arguing that the amendment’s prohibition only extended to federal actions.</p> <p>Yeah, said RBG, the 14th Amendment says maybe not so much.</p> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><p> The Eighth Amendment’s Excessive Fines Clause is an incorporated protection applicable to the States under the Fourteenth Amendment’s Due Process Clause…Protection against excessive fines has been a constant shield throughout Anglo-American history for good reason: Such fines undermine other liberties […] The historical and logical case for concluding that the Fourteenth Amendment incorporates the Excessive Fines Clause is indeed overwhelming. </p></blockquote> <p>The misuse of the forfeiture statutes has become epidemic among local and state police departments. Too often, it leads to baroque corruption, and it also functions as a backdoor way to fund basic services in municipalities that don’t have the guts to ask their citizens for tax increases. It’s gotten so bad out in the country that both sides of the ideological ditch have come to oppose it, and it’s central to the appeal of bipartisan criminal-justice reform. Now, those folks have a powerful legal weapon.</p> <p>More from RBG:</p> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><p> Excessive fines can be used, for example, to retaliate against or chill the speech of political enemies. . . . Even absent a political motive, fines may be employed in a measure out of accord with the penal goals of retribution and deterrence. </p></blockquote> <p>And, as a measure of the cross-ideological appeal of the ruling, Justice Clarence Thomas’s concurrence went right to the heart of the scam. Civil forfeiture, he wrote, has become…</p> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><p> widespread and highly profitable… This system – where police can seize property with limited judicial oversight and retain it for their own use – has led to egregious and well-chronicled abuses. </p></blockquote> <p>Sorry, Mayor Goober. You’re out of the car-theft business. You’re going to have to ask the residents of Bugtussle to tax themselves if <a href="https://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/life/2014/12/01/police-really-need-rocket-launchers/19725091/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">you want to buy that rocket-launcher</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>6 Steps to Getting Your First Consulting Contract</title> <link>http://gma3000.com/accounting/6-steps-to-getting-your-first-consulting-contract</link> <pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2019 15:49:46 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator><![CDATA[gmeazzo]]></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Accounting]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Financial]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://gma3000.com/?p=5436</guid> <description><![CDATA[In 2014, companies spent $42.4 billion on training according to The Training Industry Report. After locked in an $80,000 consulting contract last week, I can attest to the fact that solopreneurs and lifestyle entrepreneurs have the opportunity to add significant income through paid consulting. The opportunity is there, you may just not have known how […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In 2014, companies spent $42.4 billion on training according to The Training Industry Report. After locked in an $80,000 consulting contract last week, I can attest to the fact that solopreneurs and lifestyle entrepreneurs have the opportunity to add significant income through paid consulting. The opportunity is there, you may just not have known how to find it.</p> <p>Getting a company to hire you and give you a consulting contract may test the limits of your comfort zone. You wonder if you’re qualified to approach a company. When you think about the details, you get frustrated because you’re not sure how to build a consulting business.</p> <p>My first business was a service company in the bread industry. My second business is a lifestyle business that involves a good deal of paid consulting with companies all over the world. How I book contracts is not a mystery and you probably have the skills and knowledge to land the deal. Here are six steps to building a lucrative and freedom based consulting business.</p> <ol><li>Make a list of your areas of expertise.<br>To get the contract, you have to understand what areas you could possible train on. Tap into your experiences to see what you enjoy and are knowledgeable about. Write those areas down somewhere. List as many as you can come up with. </li><li>Start with targeting companies where you live.<br>I have a consulting contract to train in six countries next year, but my first contract was in my former hometown of Milwaukee, Wisconsin (I now live on Maui). You want to start locally because there’s a good chance you have a connection with a local company. Also, you can show a local company that you’re part of the community and are committed to doing good work.</li></ol> <p>Related: </p> <ol><li>Get a meeting with the owner or a decision maker.<br>Another reason to start local is that you have to talk to someone who can make the deal. Chances are you aren’t going to make deals with Fortune 500 companies when you start out, but you can get a consulting contract at a local restaurant or factory. After you’ve identified your areas of expertise, research nearby companies to determine which has a problem costing it money that you know how to solve. Tell the owner that you want to show them how they’re losing money. Ask for a quick 20-minute meeting over coffee.</li><li>Prove your fee is worth it to solve the problem.<br>When you get the meeting, show up and prove you know what you’re talking about. Your research is a big part of proving why you should get the contract. Don’t show up with a lot of promises but no content. This meeting is to prove you can help this company stop losing money. Prove it.</li><li>Make it legal and deliver.<br>If there’s one thing you take away from this article, it’s to always get a contract. Getting a contract is Business 101, but many entrepreneurs are too trusting. Pay a lawyer to draw up a contract that lays out what you will do and what you’re getting paid. Once the contract is signed, get to work.</li></ol> <p>Again, GET a contract. I can’t emphasize that enough. </p> <ol><li>Get a referral, a testimonial, and scale.The first contract is always the hardest, but if you deliver value that business owner will recommend you to other businesses owners. Make sure they’re happy with your work and ask for referrals and a testimonial.</li></ol> <p>These are the steps, but they’re meaningless if you don’t take action. This week, identify some companies where you live that you can approach. Figure out what problem you can solve at these companies and how much your time is worth. Get a meeting and prove why you’re the best person for the job.</p> <p>This can be your primary business or a nice additional revenue stream. You can travel the world while getting to help amazing companies be more efficient. Don’t let mindset traps or self-limiting beliefs convince you that this isn’t possible. You’ll never know until you try. All a company can do is say NO. If they do, move on until you get that YES.</p>]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>4 Offline Revenue Opportunities to Pursue in the New Year</title> <link>http://gma3000.com/uncategorized/4-offline-revenue-opportunities-to-pursue-in-the-new-year</link> <pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2019 14:59:12 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator><![CDATA[gmeazzo]]></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Accounting]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Business Management]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Financial]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://gma3000.com/?p=5426</guid> <description><![CDATA[As we come to the end of the year, this is a great time to think about and plan the growth strategies of your business for the New Year. It’s an opportunity to do a deep dive and course correct what needs to change. You may have crushed it this year and are celebrating huge […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="http://gma3000.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/rawpixel-256641-unsplash-1024x750.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-5427" srcset="http://gma3000.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/rawpixel-256641-unsplash-1024x750.jpg 1024w, http://gma3000.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/rawpixel-256641-unsplash-300x220.jpg 300w, http://gma3000.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/rawpixel-256641-unsplash-768x563.jpg 768w, http://gma3000.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/rawpixel-256641-unsplash-600x440.jpg 600w, http://gma3000.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/rawpixel-256641-unsplash.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure> <p>As we come to the end of the year, this is a great time to think about and plan the growth strategies of your business for the New Year. It’s an opportunity to do a deep dive and course correct what needs to change.</p> <p>You may have crushed it this year and are celebrating huge wins. Or, it was slower than you wanted and you’re looking for new ways to add revenue. Either way, entrepreneurship is a constantly evolving journey. You don’t “arrive.” You keep building that greater vision.</p> <p>You can take your knowledge, skills and expertise and use them to generate multiple streams of revenue all over the world. You are the fuel that keeps your business running. Use these offline revenue streams to experience even more growth and opportunity in your business.</p> <ol><li>Speaking at events, conferences and associations.<br>Every day, there are conferences happening in which speakers teach audiences about their topic and what the entrepreneur does in their business. There are smaller events that are industry-specific but still pay speakers for training. There are associations meetings in which groups come together to learn tactics, strategy, and to be inspired. Again, speakers are booked to train at these events and are paid well.</li></ol> <p>Public speaking is a scary proposition for a lot of people (in general), but we’re entrepreneurs. If you can get over self-limiting beliefs around public speaking, you can book lucrative global opportunities for your business. These speaking gigs want your knowledge and training on your topic. They will pay you a fee, cover any travel experiences, and let you promote your other offerings in your business.</p> <p>Related: 3 Steps to Book Your First Paid Speaking Gig</p> <ol><li>Local consulting with privately-held companies.<br>You’ve built up your business for a reason. You’re good at what you do and there are other companies that could benefit from that knowledge — especially locally. Privately-held companies are owned by an entrepreneur or family. They don’t have all the red tape of a large organization. The owner(s) can hire you on the spot if they see value in what you offer.</li></ol> <p>There are local companies right in your backyard that need and want what you have. With all the opportunity in the market, these companies wouldn’t view your business as competition. You can approach local companies with topics and ways you could teach them how to grow their business. Local consulting could be a great addition to your revenue streams that wouldn’t require a huge time commitment.</p> <p>Related: 4 Reasons to Add Consulting to Your List of Services</p> <ol><li>Global corporate consulting.<br>In the same vein as local consulting, global corporations need training. While there are people on staff in an organization, they prefer a fresh and outside perspective, and they’re always willing to pay for training. You can be booked to consult as corporations all over the world. In fact, the main part of my business is traveling to twenty plus organizations a year consulting on the topic of digital marketing. I’ve consulted at some of the largest corporations in the world.</li></ol> <p>First, determine right now that you do have what a big organization wants. If you’re doing it in your business, you can train on it to an audience and market of any size. Corporations having been hiring consultants since the beginning of business. There is a huge need. Then, use tactics to book your first corporate consulting gig.</p> <p>Related: 6 Income Streams You Can Create in the Corporate Consulting Space</p> <ol><li>Host your own mastermind meetups. <br>Your audience wants more of you. They want training by you in person. You can host small events or an in-person mastermind meeting. You can do this in your home or host it at a fun exotic location. It can be a work/play type of situation. This can be done in one or multiple days. You can teach your whole system or break it down into parts over several meetings.</li></ol> <p>The point being, you can train in more ways than courses, coaching, products, and services. Give in-depth training through in-person events. You can host these once a month or once a quarter. These also tend to draw in higher-end clients.</p> <p>The Internet and social media have created great opportunities for us as entrepreneurs. Offline opportunities can work hand-in-hand with what’s available online. Don’t limit your what’s possible in your life and business. Make this New Year an opportunity to break out of your comfort zone and experience explosive growth in multiple ways.</p>]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>4 Essential Tactics for Building a Lifestyle Business</title> <link>http://gma3000.com/uncategorized/4-essential-tactics-for-building-a-lifestyle-business</link> <pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2019 14:34:21 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator><![CDATA[gmeazzo]]></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Financial]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://gma3000.com/?p=5409</guid> <description><![CDATA[“Lifestyle business” gets a bad rap by association with less-than-reputable internet marketers. You’ve seen the ads promising quick cash and a life of luxury — if you buy their course. There are staged photos and big, misleading claims of wealth. However, lifestyle business is what you make it. You can build a business that allows […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="http://gma3000.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/rawpixel-743065-unsplash-1024x673.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-5410" srcset="http://gma3000.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/rawpixel-743065-unsplash-1024x673.jpg 1024w, http://gma3000.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/rawpixel-743065-unsplash-300x197.jpg 300w, http://gma3000.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/rawpixel-743065-unsplash-768x504.jpg 768w, http://gma3000.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/rawpixel-743065-unsplash-600x394.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure> <p>“Lifestyle business” gets a bad rap by association with less-than-reputable internet marketers. You’ve seen the ads promising quick cash and a life of luxury — if you buy their course. There are staged photos and big, misleading claims of wealth.</p> <p>However, lifestyle business is what you make it. You can build a business that allows you to live the life you want while generating revenue through new age opportunities. In a lifestyle business, you will most likely generate a most of your revenue online selling courses, coaching, digital information products, membership websites — the list goes on. You can also add the elements of paid speaking and corporate consulting at events and companies all over the world. This allows you to travel the world training on your lifestyle business topic.</p> <p>This kind of business and lifestyle is lived by many entrepreneurs. It’s the type of business that I’ve owned and operated for the last seven years. I travel to 20 countries a year for corporate consulting gigs while also generating revenue through multiple streams online. If your goal is to build a lifestyle business that lets you travel, creates freedom and financial security, here are four essential tactics to consider adding to your strategy.</p> <p>Related: 6 Income Streams You Can Create in the Corporate Consulting Space</p> <ol><li>Get clear on your bigger picture. <br>To go anywhere, you have to know where you’re going. You can make money online but that doesn’t mean you have a business. To build any successful business, you have to see the bigger picture — the why and your goals for the business. You have to understand who you can help and what you can help them do.</li></ol> <p>Your message and topic won’t be for everyone. That’s okay. The way you build your business and life might be unconventional and that’s okay — as long as you have a clear vision of what you’re building. If you don’t have that clarity, take the time to get it and then plan out why you’re building a lifestyle business and how all the elements fit into your life picture.</p> <ol><li>Build your business foundation. <br>The foundation of your lifestyle business starts with the structure of your business. You have to decide if this will always be a solo venture or if you’re building something bigger, such as an agency. You want to build according to where you’re going, not where you currently are.</li></ol> <p>The foundation also includes your online presence. This means a website, building your social media following, building an email list, and growing your network online and offline. There are many articles and videos on Entrepreneur on how to build each of these elements. In a lifestyle business, you need a solid foundation to point potential leads and customers back to. Your home base.</p> <p>Related: 4 Tips for Creating a Firm Foundation for Your Startup</p> <ol><li>Grow your audience understanding that not everyone is your audience. <br>There are billions of people using social media and the internet every single day. You can get exposure in the media, get interviewed on podcasts, build your network locally and train on social media. There are many other ways to build your audience, too. </li></ol> <p>Speak directly to your tribe in the way that makes sense to them, even if it turns others off. Your goal isn’t to reach everyone. Understand that everyone isn’t your customer. Boldly talk and promote to your audience in your specific tone and way of reaching them. Ignore those who get triggered.</p> <p>Related: 10 Free Tools to Help You Understand Your Social Media Audience</p> <ol><li>Build revenue streams that create freedom. <br>One of the best ways to create financial security is by setting and building multiple revenue streams and passive income into your lifestyle business. You can create as many as 21 revenue streams in a lifestyle business. These are offline and online. Selling products and services in multiple ways and formats will add serious revenue to your bottom line and protects you if one of them slow down.</li></ol> <p>You can take what you offer and create lower-tier offerings to get people into your funnel. Once they get value, you can sell them on something higher. Passive income streams, such as courses and digital information products, free up more of your time to grow your lifestyle business.</p> <p>We live in a great time to be a lifestyle entrepreneur. Get clarity on what you want to build and why. Build a solid foundation. Grow your audience and add lead generation. You have everything you need to build a successful lifestyle business and you can do so in a cost-effective way. </p>]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>How cops take millions from motorists not charged with crimes</title> <link>http://gma3000.com/people-vs-government/how-cops-take-millions-from-motorists-not-charged-with-crimes</link> <comments>http://gma3000.com/people-vs-government/how-cops-take-millions-from-motorists-not-charged-with-crimes#respond</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2014 05:05:10 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator><![CDATA[gmeazzo]]></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[People vs. Government]]></category> <category><![CDATA[civil forfeiture]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cops stealing money]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cops taking from citizen]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cops takng money]]></category> <category><![CDATA[government stealing from people]]></category> <category><![CDATA[law taking from citizend]]></category> <category><![CDATA[people getting ripped off by cops]]></category> <category><![CDATA[people getting ripped off by police]]></category> <category><![CDATA[police robbing people]]></category> <category><![CDATA[police taking money from people]]></category> <category><![CDATA[taxes]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gma3000.com/blog/?p=394</guid> <description><![CDATA[By Nick Sibilla October 7, 2014 5:56 PM John Yoder and Brad Cates, who headed the Asset Forfeiture Office at the U.S. Department of Justice from 1983 to 1989, slammed civil forfeiture as a “complete corruption” and “fundamentally at odds with our judicial system and notions of fairness,” in an op-ed for The Washington Post. […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a id="yui_3_16_0_1_1412828348590_1352" href="http://www.forbes.com/autos/" data-ylk="sec:content;slk:provider;itc:0;tar:www.forbes.com;ltxt:Forbes;" data-rapid_p="1"><img id="yui_3_16_0_1_1412828348590_1351" alt="Forbes" src="https://media.zenfs.com/290/2011/07/11/forbes-logo_202356.jpg" /></a></p><div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1412828348590_1325"><cite id="yui_3_16_0_1_1412828348590_1329">By Nick Sibilla <abbr id="yui_3_16_0_1_1412828348590_1328">October 7, 2014 5:56 PM</abbr></cite></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1412828348590_1196"></div><p>John Yoder and Brad Cates, who headed the Asset Forfeiture Office at the U.S. Department of Justice from 1983 to 1989, slammed civil forfeiture as a “complete corruption” and “fundamentally at odds with our judicial system and notions of fairness,” in an <a id="yui_3_16_0_1_1412828348590_1361" href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/abolish-the-civil-asset-forfeiture-program-we-helped-create/2014/09/18/72f089ac-3d02-11e4-b0ea-8141703bbf6f_story.html?wpmk=MK0000203" target="_blank" data-rapid_p="11">op-ed for The Washington Post</a>. Thanks to civil forfeiture laws, police and prosecutors don’t need to charge someone with a crime to seize and keep their property. Yoder and Cates “were heavily involved in the creation of the asset forfeiture initiative at the Justice Department,” they write, but after seeing civil forfeiture become a “gross perversion of the status of government amid a free citizenry,” the two now believe it should be “abolished.” Their criticisms come on the heels of an extensive, three-part investigation by The Washington Post into highway interdiction. Since 9/11, without warrants and despite a lack of criminal charges, law enforcement nationwide has taken in $2.5 billion from 61,998 cash seizures under equitable sharing. This federal civil forfeiture program lets local and state law enforcement literally make a federal case out of a seizure, if they collaborate with a federal agency. Not only can they then bypass state forfeiture laws, they can pocket up to 80 percent of the proceeds. So of that $2.5 billion seized through equitable sharing, local and state authorities kept $1.7 billion for their own uses. In order to seize cash, police typically pulled drivers over for minor traffic infractions. During the stop, police would look for “indicators” of suspicious, criminal activity. Tinted windows, air fresheners, trash in the car, “a profusion of energy drinks,” “a driver who is too talkative or too quiet” and signs of nervousness have all been considered indicators. For one Florida sheriff, “cars obeying the speed limit were suspect—their desire to avoid being stopped made them stand out.” On the grounds that a driver is sufficiently suspicious, police then have the authority to search the car with a drug dog. If the dog alerts (and there are significant concerns about their accuracy), police then have probable cause to seize property owned by the driver. After police seized cash, the government usually wins: The Washington Post found that out of nearly 62,000 cash seizures since 9/11, in only 4,455 cases—seven percent—did the government agree to return at least a portion of the money taken. Vincent Costello was one of them. Driving down to fix up a home in Florida with his girlfriend, the two were pulled over in May 2010 by Deputy Mason Ashby for a cracked windshield. During the stop, Ashby claimed he smelled marijuana and searched the van. No drugs were found. But the deputy did find over $30,000 in cash. Ashby contacted another deputy, a member of a regional DEA task force. Despite the pesky fact that they didn’t find any drugs, police seized all of Costello’s cash. After he hired an attorney, the government offered to settle his case. But Costello would only get half of his money back. With his legal fees topping $9,000, Costello kept just $7,000—less than a quarter of what was originally seized. “Why would [they] give anything back if they thought you were guilty?” he told The Washington Post. Since equitable sharing is a federal program, it can be very difficult to prevent law enforcement from participating, even in states that have strong protections for property owners. In Utah, voters, by a margin of 2:1, overwhelmingly backed an initiative that overhauled the state’s civil forfeiture laws and sharply curtailed involvement in equitable sharing in 2000. Under these short-lived reforms, just $3,357 was transferred to Utah in fiscal year 2002 through equitable sharing. One year later, that number was $0. Undaunted, law enforcement lobbied heavily and convinced state lawmakers to pass a bill in 2004, weakening the initiative. It had been the first time since the 1960s that the Utah legislature had overturned a citizen ballot initiative. With the reforms gutted, Utah law enforcement could continue to police for profit. Over the past two years, Utah law enforcement has received over $2.8 million from equitable sharing. The lure of equitable sharing is even more pronounced in North Carolina, the only state without civil forfeiture. Law enforcement there can only take property after a person has been convicted of a crime and gain nothing after a property has been forfeited. Yet by partnering with federal agencies, police in North Carolina are doing an end-run around state law. They’ve done so with gusto, seizing over $130 million under equitable sharing, the fifth most of any state. Of that, North Carolina law enforcement kept $96.9 million. While the Post investigation focused on highway interdiction, civil forfeiture is by no means limited to drivers. The Institute for Justice has represented a motel owner in Massachusetts, a California landlord, grocery store owners in Michigan, and just launched a major class-action lawsuit on behalf of homeowners in Philadelphia. Across the country, 298 departments and 210 task forces, ranging from tiny Estelline, Tex. to Philadelphia, have seized the equivalent of at least 20 percent of their budgets. Police departments have become “dependent, if not addicted to that revenue stream,” noted Norm Stamper, former Seattle Chief of Police and now an advisory board member of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition. “It’s when that revenue becomes a line item in next year’s budget that you’re dealing with I think a corrupt practice,” he added. The notion that civil forfeiture can be a perverse incentive is further bolstered by a new IJ report, “Bad Apples or Bad Laws?” Using experimental economics, researchers at Chapman University created a video game that split participants into two groups: red for sheriffs, blue for citizens. When rules were in place that mimicked civil forfeiture, sheriffs took more property. These takings also fostered ill will between the two groups, with blue participants making comments like “he has too much power,” “red has no incentive to help us” and “some reds just wanna see the world burn.” Likewise, civil forfeiture is overwhelmingly unpopular. Prospects for reform are starting to brighten. Earlier this year, Minnesota enacted a landmark law that requires a criminal conviction or its equivalent before the government can forfeit property. In Congress, Sen. Rand Paul has proposed the Fifth Amendment Integrity Restoration (FAIR) Act, which would largely end equitable sharing. Similarly, in the House, Rep. Tim Walberg has sponsored a bill that, in his words, would require the U.S. Attorney General “to certify that equitable-sharing agreements are not entered into simply to get around state laws that would prohibit a forfeiture.” Police are sworn to protect the public, not to profiteer. “The police belong to the people,” remarked Stamper. “Not the other way around.” <a id="yui_3_16_0_1_1412828348590_1374" href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/instituteforjustice/2014/09/29/highway-cash-seizures-civil-forfeiture/" target="_blank" data-rapid_p="12">Full story: This Federal Program Lets Cops Seize Cash, Evade State Laws And Keep Over A Billion Dollars</a></p><p> </p><p>————- end of article</p><p> </p><p>It used to be law to protect citizen, now it’s taking from them, as much as they can. If this was done by individuals, they would be called gangsters and put in jail. What is going on with justice?</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://gma3000.com/people-vs-government/how-cops-take-millions-from-motorists-not-charged-with-crimes/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Moving Can Affect Your Premium Tax Credit – IRS</title> <link>http://gma3000.com/cfo-ceo-coo-cit/moving-can-affect-your-premium-tax-credit-irs</link> <comments>http://gma3000.com/cfo-ceo-coo-cit/moving-can-affect-your-premium-tax-credit-irs#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2014 00:38:32 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator><![CDATA[gmeazzo]]></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA["C" Level Knowledge and Articles]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credits]]></category> <category><![CDATA[irs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[moving]]></category> <category><![CDATA[TAX CREDITS]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.gma3000.com/blog/?p=390</guid> <description><![CDATA[If you moved recently, you’ve probably notified the U.S. Postal Service, utility companies, financial institutions and employers of your new address. If you get health insurance coverage through a Health Insurance Marketplace, the IRS reminds you about one more important notification to add to your list – the Marketplace.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3 id="yui_3_16_0_1_1410905301397_109718">Issue Number: HCTT-2014-17</h3><h3><a rel="nofollow" name="Fifteenth"></a>Inside This Issue</h3><hr /><p id="yui_3_16_0_1_1410905301397_109721"> <strong>Moving Can Affect Your Premium Tax Credit</strong></p><p id="yui_3_16_0_1_1410905301397_109712">If you moved recently, you’ve probably notified the U.S. Postal Service, utility companies, financial institutions and employers of your new address. If you get health insurance coverage through a Health Insurance Marketplace, the IRS reminds you about one more important notification to add to your list – the Marketplace.</p><p id="yui_3_16_0_1_1410905301397_109717">If you are receiving advance payments of the premium tax credit, it is particularly important that you report changes in circumstances, including moving, to the Marketplace. There’s a simple reason. Reporting your move lets the Marketplace update the information used to determine your eligibility for a Marketplace plan, which may affect the appropriate amount of advance payments of the premium tax credit that the government sends to your health insurer on your behalf.</p><p>Reporting the changes will help you avoid having too much or not enough premium assistance paid to reduce your monthly health insurance premiums. Getting too much premium assistance means you may owe additional money or get a smaller refund when you file your taxes. On the other hand, getting too little could mean missing out on monthly premium assistance that you deserve.</p><p>Changes in circumstances that you should report to the Marketplace include, but are not limited to:</p><ul><li>an increase or decrease in your income</li><li>marriage or divorce</li><li>the birth or adoption of a child</li><li>starting a job with health insurance</li><li>gaining or losing your eligibility for other health care coverage</li></ul><p id="yui_3_16_0_1_1410905301397_109722">Many of these changes in circumstances – including moving out of the area served by your current Marketplace plan – qualify you for a special enrollment period to change or get insurance through the Marketplace. In most cases, if you qualify for the special enrollment period, you will have sixty days to enroll following the change in circumstances. You can find information about special enrollment periods at <a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwOTEyLjM1ODc4NTExJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDkxMi4zNTg3ODUxMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2ODk4MDY3JmVtYWlsaWQ9Z21lYXp6b0B5YWhvby5jb20mdXNlcmlkPWdtZWF6em9AeWFob28uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&131&&&https://www.healthcare.gov/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">HealthCare.gov</a>.</p><p><strong>More Information</strong></p><p id="yui_3_16_0_1_1410905301397_109730">Find out more about the health care law, the premium tax credit and the individual shared responsibility provision at <a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwOTEyLjM1ODc4NTExJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDkxMi4zNTg3ODUxMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2ODk4MDY3JmVtYWlsaWQ9Z21lYXp6b0B5YWhvby5jb20mdXNlcmlkPWdtZWF6em9AeWFob28uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&132&&&http://www.irs.gov/uac/Affordable-Care-Act-Tax-Provisions-Home" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">IRS.gov/aca</a></p><p id="yui_3_16_0_1_1410905301397_109729">Find out more about the Health Insurance Marketplace at <a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwOTEyLjM1ODc4NTExJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDkxMi4zNTg3ODUxMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2ODk4MDY3JmVtYWlsaWQ9Z21lYXp6b0B5YWhvby5jb20mdXNlcmlkPWdtZWF6em9AeWFob28uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&133&&&https://www.healthcare.gov/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">HealthCare.gov</a>, or by calling (800) 318-2596.</p><p><a href="https://us-mg205.mail.yahoo.com/neo/launch?.rand=amfmquce20tcs#Fifteenth" rel="nofollow">Back to Top</a></p><hr id="yui_3_16_0_1_1410905301397_109727" /><div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1410905301397_109725"><p id="yui_3_16_0_1_1410905301397_109724">Thank you for subscribing to IRS Tax Tips, an IRS e-mail service. For more information on federal taxes please visit <a id="yui_3_16_0_1_1410905301397_109726" href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwOTEyLjM1ODc4NTExJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDkxMi4zNTg3ODUxMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2ODk4MDY3JmVtYWlsaWQ9Z21lYXp6b0B5YWhvby5jb20mdXNlcmlkPWdtZWF6em9AeWFob28uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&134&&&http://www.irs.gov/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">IRS.gov</a>.</p><p id="yui_3_16_0_1_1410905301397_109728">This message was distributed automatically from the IRS Tax Tips mailing list.</p></div>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://gma3000.com/cfo-ceo-coo-cit/moving-can-affect-your-premium-tax-credit-irs/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> </channel></rss> If you would like to create a banner that links to this page (i.e. this validation result), do the following:
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