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The Whitlock Company News Update October 4, 2009
Community Banking
Community Banking(Unofficial) Problem Bank List

I found this list of problem banks published by www.calculatedriskblog.com.  This list is sortable and even includes the type of Enforcement Action, the reason and the agency.  Read more...
By Tom Beisner, CPA, The Whitlock Company
Community Banking
Community BankingCommercial Lending...After The Crisis: Back To Basics

Now that we have digested the fact that most banks' loan portfolios are weaker today than they were two years ago, it's a good time to review a few of the basics of commercial lending.  Read more...
Business Consulting
ConsultingFive Reasons Why Businesses Fail
 
Being proactive to avoid these same traps and mistakes can keep you from being another business owner that failed.  Read more... 
Patti Stoner, CPA, The Whitlock Company
Business Consulting
ConsultingGiving The Best Customer Service Especially During Tough Times
 
One way for small businesses to excel in these lean times is building a loyal customer base.  Treat your customers with respect and special attention.  See that they get the best service and finest value you can.   Read more...
Patti Stoner, CPA, The Whitlock Company
Retirement Planning
Services-TaxObama Outlines Initiatives To Increase Savings

I think these initiatives are great!  Anything that will allow people to put more into their retirement plans and save on current taxes is a good idea in my opinion.  Read more... 
By Tom Beisner, CPA, The Whitlock Company
Taxes
Services-TaxFAQ:  What Tax Breaks Are Officially Ending This Year?
The end of the 2009 year will also spell the end of many tax breaks for both individuals and businesses. Some of these tax breaks are "temporary" credits and deductions that Congress typically extends for another year or two at the last moment. Other sunsetting provisions are relatively new, with no previous track record on their being extended.  Read more...
Taxes
Services-TaxCongress Debates Full Agenda of Tax Bills

Health care reform continues to dominate Congress' fall agenda but lawmakers also have many other tax bills to address before the end of the year. On the table are bills to extend some popular but temporary tax breaks, estate tax reform and more.  Read more...
Taxes
Services-TaxYear-end Planning Techniques Can Maximize Tax Savings 

As the end of 2009 approaches, it is a good time to start year-end tax planning.  Read more...
In This Issue
(Unofficial) Problem Bank List
Commercial Lending
5 Reasons Why Businesses Fail
Best Customer Service
Obama Outlines Savings Initiatives
What Tax Breaks Are Ending This Year?
Congress Debates Full Agenda Of Tax Bills
Year-end Planning Techniques
Media And  Resources
Our Media and Resources page on our website includes Whitlock Resources that provide links to:
 
Info Center-Includes tax event calendar, tax forms library and IRS Tax Publications library
 
Financial Tools-Includes various financial planning tools, calculators and spreadsheets
 
Newsletter-Additional tax articles and analyisis
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