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ArticleEnvironmental Due Diligence Can Preempt Costly LiabilityIf you buy property with environmental issues, you may be liable, even if you were not responsible for the presence of contaminants.United StatesReal Estate and ConstructionORBA
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ArticleKey Considerations Of Going SolarWith interest in solar power soaring in recent years, it is no surprise for savvy commercial property owners with plenty of rooftop space or other large open areas to determine whether to use some of that space for solar panels.United StatesReal Estate and ConstructionORBA
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ArticleSunny Outlook For DistributorsThe U.S. warehousing and distribution industry is about to become faster, bigger and leaner, according to a 2013 survey.United StatesStrategyORBA
ArticleCarbon Tax 101: Understanding The Potential Effects Of "Cap And Trade"A recent National Association of Manufacturers report, "Economic Outcomes of a U.S. Carbon Tax", outlines the potential impact of long-debated federal revenue proposals that would increase costs for manufacturers and other large energy consumers in the United States.United StatesTaxORBA
ArticleFive Strategies To Cut Your Company's 2023 Tax BillAs another year ends with interest rates and markets in flux, one thing remains certain: Reducing your company's tax bill can improve your cash flow and your bottom line.United StatesTaxORBA
ArticleForeclosure: Tax And Other Financial ImplicationsDespite the record-high prices in real estate some homeowners and landlords have experienced financial hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic.United StatesTaxORBA
ArticleProtect Yourself From Tax Identity TheftYou may not even know your tax identity has been stolen until you file your return. Only then do you find out that someone has already claimed a refund—in your name. United StatesTaxORBA
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