FOCUSED ON KNOWLEDGE At Whitlock, Selim & Keehn, LLP (WSK), we feel that an informed client is our best client. We know there is a multitude of information on the Internet and it can be tough to determine what is valuable. For this reason, we provide online versions of our brochures and newsletters. You'll find descriptions of our newsletters and brochures below with links to the most current issues (when available) online. We've also selected a few timely financial and tax articles for your review here online. If you would like to be added to any of our newsletter mailing lists or receive a complimentary copy of a brochure, please contact WSK Marketing Director or call (417) 881-0145. Brochures WSK provides several helpful planning guides, letters, and service brochures to our clients and friends. Currently, we have our Year-End Tax Planning 2006 brochure, 2007 Tax Pocket Guide, letter explaining the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act available online. Click the links below to access these materials. If you prefer to have printed copies of the brochures, please contact the WSK office at 417-881-0145 or to have them sent to you.   2007 Tax Pocket Guide Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act Please check back later for other links to new brochures.     Newsletters   The firm publishes a general client newsletter, The Bottom Line, and the current edition may be accessed here, The Bottom Line Winter 2008. WSK also publishes a quarterly print newsletter for our clients and friends called Financial Lending Notes. More information about Financial Lending Notes is below along with a link to view articles from current issues. You can also find timely articles on tax a business topics described below with links to full articles for your convenience.  The Bottom Line Archive The Bottom Line Fall 2007 Finanical Lending Notes is written for commercial lenders at financial institutions. Past articles include "Steps for Dealing with Problem Loans," "Professional Development Tips for Lenders," and "A Proactive Approach to Loan Agreements." Click on the button to view articles from the most current issue.   To Top (menu)

Potential Double Benefit from a Tax Deduction For most taxpayers, the amount of federal income tax they pay each year often depends upon where they fall in the federal income tax brackets and on the breakdown of their taxable income between ordinary (e.g., wages) and capital gains from the sale of assets (e.g., common stock).   IRS Releases Its Dirty Dozen for 2007 The IRS recently issued its Dirty Dozen for 2007, which is the latest installment of the annual tally of the most notorious tax scams, and warned people not to fall for schemes peddled by scamsters.   One-person 401(k) Plans for the Small Business Owner One-person 401(k) plans are becoming increasingly popular for businesses that employ only the owner. Given the right circumstances, such plans can allow a large amount to be contributed on behalf of the owner while maintaining flexibility in making contributions in future years.