Structure Telephone Seminars - Training Resources

Understanding the Apportionment Rules for Service-Based Businesses BenefitsApportionment of income for state tax purposes is 'where the rubber meets the road.' That is to say, the complex and varied rules for determining a taxpayer's state income tax apportionment percentage can provide opportunities - with careful planning - for state tax minimization or create traps - without such planning - that lead to multiple taxation. Service-based businesses face  more...

Building Preservation: Preventive Measures to Combat Deterioration BenefitsDo you have an old or historic building and just don't know where to begin with condition assessment and repairs or renovations? This information-packed teleconference will cover the nuts and bolts of repair and maintenance of historic, landmarked and old building exteriors. We will help you understand why certain buildings are considered historic and how to preserve their valued  more...

Partnerships and Section 704(c) ...the tax return preparers for such entities; and those who structure transactions using such entities, understand and work with the Section 704(c) regulations. There will be a discussion of the various elections that are available to adopt methods of allocation under Section 704(c), as well as a discussion of reverse allocations. Failing to have a proper understanding of these provisions can  more...

Construction Joint Ventures: Benefits and Pitfalls ...leconference focuses on best practices for the formation, structure and on-going governance of joint ventures, and emphasizes the decisions and safeguards that minimize the possibility of joint venture disasters. Learning Objectives - You will be able to define key economic terms of a joint venture. - You will be able to explain joint venture governance. - You will be able to discuss  more...

Drafting Settlement Agreements in Personal Injury Cases: A Primer BenefitsPersonal injury cases can present unique challenges when drafting settlement agreements. Personal injury cases often involve multiple parties, special ethical considerations, the necessity of court approval and the participation of known (or unknown) nonparties who may hold liens or other claims on the impending settlement payment. It is important that the lawyer drafting a settlement  more...

Construction Project Management in Remote Locations: Site Considerations and Unique Challenges BenefitsClients that are developing projects in remote locations are increasingly demanding comprehensive design-build solutions for projects where the defined scope is often little more than a half-page concept of the desired output or regulatory result. The client expectations: technical and commercial analysis, scope of work development, a detailed execution plan, a detailed CPM schedule with  more...

Pervious Concrete - The Pavement That Drinks! ...nd storing storm water off-site, the pavement's open-cell structure models natural ground cover, allowing rainwater to filter through to the underlying soil. This leads to an equivalent aquifer recharge and groundwater increase as would occur in a grass-covered area. Furthermore, the air voids of pervious concrete provide a medium for aerobic bacteria that naturally break down many of the  more...

5 Principles for Successful Design-Build Projects ...tageous for your particular situation and project, how to structure a design-build approach to maximize the probability of a successful project in either the private or the public sector and how to select an appropriate contract format. Learning Objectives - You will be able to propose potential risks in design-build. - You will be able to apply design-build in the public sector. - You will be  more...

Buying and Selling Partnerships, LLCs and Other Similar Entities ...owners. But oftentimes business people and their advisors structure and negotiate purchases and sales of equity interests in alternative entities using concepts from the corporate model. Failing to account for the differences between the corporate model and the alternative entity model may result in transaction documents that do not accurately reflect the parties' intent and may result in  more...

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Procedures: What You Need to Know ...ow it differs from Chapter 7 bankruptcies. It details the structure of the typical Chapter 13 case and presents pointers on maximizing the recovery of you and your client. This teleconference is geared to those who have some knowledge of the bankruptcy process but who wish to expand that knowledge in order to increase their recovery effectiveness. Attorneys, presidents, vice presidents,  more...

Best Practices to Manage Your Multistate Payroll ... calculate the taxability of employee benefits but how to structure your benefits to be nontaxable. Finally the teleconference will spell out the significant differences between state and federal laws with respect to overtime, taxable income, break periods and garnishments. We will answer common questions such as 'Which state laws do I need to comply with if my employees work out of state?',  more...

Business Combinations and Goodwill: What Is the Latest With Fair Value? ...s. These changes could ultimately impact deal pricing and structure. Fair value measurements often require the use of outside valuation specialists. This teleconference will help management of companies making acquisitions understand how these revised accounting statements will impact their financial reporting. The teleconference will also delve into how to effectively use an outside valuations  more...

Paid Sick Leave Update: Policies and Procedures in an Evolving Workplace nMany employers voluntarily provide their employees with paid sick leave. Increasingly, however, states and localities are dictating that employers allow employees to use these voluntarily-provided paid sick leave benefits for reasons beyond those covered by the employer's program. In some cases, states and localities have begun to mandate that employers provide employees with a minimum paid sick  more...

Construction Contract Accounting: A Three-Dimensional Look at the Numbers nFinancial reports do more than help you comply with the terms of the contract. Financial reporting can help you become more profitable by giving you the information you need to make smart management decisions. This teleconference will discuss three types of accounting - financial, tax and internal/management. Learn how to combine the different methods to get a three-dimensional view of your  more...

Doing Business in Texas? An Overview of the Texas Margin Tax nFor decades, the Texas Franchise Tax remained virtually unchanged. Once equipped with the knowledge that Texas limited partnerships were not taxable, many companies saw little need to delve further into the details of the tax. Beginning with reports due in 2008 all this has changed with the revised Texas Franchise Tax, known as the Texas Margin Tax by everyone but the Texas Comptroller's Office.  more...

Restructuring: Changing Your Choice of Business Entity nEach business goes through various stages of its life cycle as it grows. The plans of its owners change, and management succession and exit strategies become more immediate concerns. As a result, initial tax and state law decisions need to be revisited, and when warranted, consideration of changes to a company's tax and legal structure may be advisable or necessary. This teleconference will  more...

Real Estate Income Tax Issues nThis teleconference will address valuable planning techniques and recent developments concerning the income taxation of real estate, including issues applicable to partnerships and LLCs holding real property. You'll learn about capital gains strategies, like-kind exchanges, tenancies in common, how to structure transactions when some partners want cash and others want tax deferral, and recent  more...

Capital Improvements for Condominium and Homeowners' Associations nThe common elements of all forms of community associations are in a never ending cycle of deterioration. It is the fiduciary responsibility of the association's board of directors to protect and maintain the community. It is not optional to address the physical condition of the community in a well-considered manner. This teleconference will help you develop strategies. The board itself needs to  more...

Return on Investment for Wellness Programs nMounting evidence indicates that worksite wellness should be part of every strategic health plan. These plans can offer a valuable tool for employers to promote a fit and health-conscious work force that will save employers money by keeping health insurance premiums down, reducing workers' compensation costs, and by increasing productivity and decreasing lost time. Implementing a plan takes time,  more...