A tax-planning adage states, “Pigs get fed; hogs get slaughtered.” In pushing a “dodgy tax break” to business customers, AmEx taught itself and them a lesson they should have already known. AmEx’s Tax Alchemy AmEx wanted to boost commission fees from business customers. So, it suggested to owners of closely held businesses that they make …
AmEx Learns The Hard Way: Pigs Get Fed; Hogs Get Slaughtered Read More »
After two 737 MAX crashes and 346 dead, prosecutors only go after a couple of mid-level Boeing employees. The prosecutor who cut Boeing its deal now works for Boeing’s law firm. Something smells fishy. Violating Basic Principles Previous columns here and here, described the decisions and events leading up to two separate crashes of Boeing …
A surprising number of healthcare workers, including physicians and registered nurses, refuse COVID vaccinations. Reports cite several factors, but the principal issue may come down to trust. What does this say about healthcare generally, and what does it mean for mandatory vaccination of healthcare workers? Weighing Costs And Benefits Like many people, I got vaccinated …
Many businesses — meaning many bosses — want employees back in the office. Millennials make up the largest cohort in the workforce. What if they won’t go? Millennials: Numerous, Demanding, and Distrustful 40%-75% Of the Workforce Millennials comprise persons born roughly from 1981-1995. (Some date ranges start as early as 1978; some go as late …
Forget “The Big Shift.” Here Comes “The Big Shakeout” Read More »