Webinar: How to Increase Cash Flow in 2012
This free webinar Wednesday, Sept. 22 from WTP Advisers will outline how to implement a like-kind exchange program and the benefits of this tax strategy.
Join us for this free online presentation and interact with tax experts from WTP Advisors, a global, award-winning tax and business advisory services firm. WTP Advisors’ seasoned professionals, coupled with its cutting-edge technologies, make substantive and long-term differences to an organization’s profitability. This event is CPE eligible.
Date and time: Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011 8:00 am (Pacific Daylight Time)
Panelist(s) Info:
Ron Hodgeman — Like-Kind Exchange Practice Leader, WTP Advisors
Scott Davis — Executive Vice President, Business Development
Moderator: Chris Brown — Editor, Auto Rental News
Duration: 1 hour
Description: Don’t rely on the government. Create your own economic stimulus plan! Learn how you can increase cash flow by implementing a Like-Kind Exchange (LKE) Program.
• 100% Bonus depreciation expires at the end of this year - are you ready for the tax hit?
• Learn how car rental companies are generating significant cash flow with a simple and proven tax strategy called 1031 like-kind exchange (LKE)
• If you have not already implemented an LKE Program, learn why you are at a competitive disadvantage
• Not implementing an LKE Program is the equivalent of turning down an interest-free loan
WTP Exchange, the Like-Kind Exchange affiliate of WTP Advisors, is the only firm in the world to offer a fully-integrated LKE Program solution. In addition to its world-class software which was built on over 25 years of LKE Program experience, WTP Exchange provides LKE tax consulting services, and Qualified Intermediary (QI) services.
To Register or Learn More:
www.autorentalnews.com/webinar/WTP
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