The Effects of Long-Term Liabilities on Taxes

Written by Alexander Clunies on September 22, 2011 – 12:41 pm

Long-term debt falls under the category of long-term liabilities on a company’s balance sheet. Because the government allows a tax deduction for interest payments, profitable companies have an incentive to use long-term debt rather than equity financing to raise capital. However, too much debt increases a company’s financial risk, placing it at risk of default.

    • A company has an option to raise capital by issuing debt or equity. Raising money through an equity offering dilutes shareholder equity because the firm’s income must spread across even more shareholders.

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China’s Recipe for the West: Cut Your Debt or It Will Cut You!

Written by Amelia Gordon on September 21, 2011 – 5:03 am

Regarding the financial crisis and chaos going on in the Eurozone, Obama gave out some harsh words, saying that it was Chinas turn to tell the EU to get their financial house in order. The Eurozone, being the second largest economy in the world, must stop the crisis from getting worse. Asias concern is that the EU crisis will eventually take down the whole global economy.

Italian officials met with Chinese delegation in the beginning of September 2011, asking Beijing to buy significant amount of debt. China is already holding about 4% of Italian national debt. So Italy will have to refinance part of the debt coming due this year. Italy is asking China to buy a huge amount of it, because China has about 3 trillion US dollar of foreign exchange reserve.

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Paying Overdue Taxes

Written by Amelia Gordon on August 27, 2011 – 4:05 pm

It is top priority to pay all your overdue taxes as soon as possible due to the compounding problems that occur.

With penalties and interest on overdue taxes it doesnt take long for the total to mount up where you will be paying more for those than the original amount outstanding.

Federal taxes are one of your most important debts to clear as there is no one quite as ruthless at recovering debt than the IRS.

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What are you planning this summer?

Written by Stephanie Ratcliffe on August 27, 2011 – 7:42 am

The summer holidays are upon us and any parent will understand the costs involved in keeping children entertain during the six long weeks. If you are in debt or already struggling to make ends meet then it can be a difficult time for you.

We have put together a short survey to find out what you are doing this summer and we would be extremely grateful if you could spare a few minutes to take part?

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