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The new proposed income-tax bill that is to be implemented all across India by the end of 2015 has various pros and cons says, William D King. It has aroused mixed feelings among people in general about its benefits for them. The government on one hand claims that it will make life much easier for everyone since they do not have to go through the trouble of filing tax returns every year, while on the other hand there are some who are concerned with the loss of transparency in terms of the annual income/expenditure statement of citizens. Analysis: The major advantage is that since there would be no need to file yearly tax returns, the cost of compliance will come down significantly thus making doing business much more affordable. This can further lead to more investments in the economy says, William D King. It also removes the process of filing tax returns every year which is both cumbersome and time-consuming. The lack of transparency in terms of annual income/expenditure statements makes it much more difficult… Read More »William D King: An analysis of the pros and cons of the new proposed income-tax bill

The proposed tax law changes are meant to benefit the average family. This article will explore how much money these tax changes could save you says William D King. Paragraph 1: Families with one child will receive up to $2,000 in savings due to the increase of the standard deduction. The Trump administration has maintained that this new tax cut will help middle-income Americans greatly because they can now pay less tax for their hard work. Paragraph 2:           This part of the article discusses other possible deductions and credits that would be removed due to the apartment bill; these include deductions for student loans interest, alimony payments, medical expenses (if it is not more than 7.5% of your adjusted gross income), casualty losses, and tax preparation fees.           The Trump administration also plans to lower the tax rate for the highest earners from 39.6% to 35%, but it will increase taxes on inheritances exceeding $5 million.           Furthermore, there are major changes being made to… Read More »William D King: A review of the proposed tax law changes and what they could mean for you financially

Because of the present tax laws many persons receive more pay in one year than is necessary to live on says, William D King. It is estimated that about $15,000,000,000 annually goes out of this country to foreigners for taxes they say Americans owe them for having earned money in their countries. Taxes upon our citizens are very light compared with some European countries. Many citizens are not now paying any income tax for this year. Any increase in the salary you receive next year will be subject to present tax laws, which are as follows: Present Tax Laws Tax on incomes up to $30,000 is .8 of 1 percent. The tax on income from $30,000 to $60,000 is 9 percent. Tax on incomes over $60,000 is 20 percent. The increase in your salary next year will be subject to the proposed tax laws which are as follows: Proposed Tax Laws Tax of .8 percent of all income up to $40,000. The first $40,000 will have no tax on it at all. A tax of… Read More »William D King: A look at your pay next year under present tax laws vs. proposed tax laws

Many of us are anxious and stressed about the possibility that tax reform will pass and there is a chance we may see changes to some (or all) provisions of our current federal income tax system. However, under those circumstances, it can be difficult to know exactly what you should do now in order to protect your financial future. The following article will try and help you better understand what might happen as well as what impact those decisions may have on you today as well as in the future says, William D King Goal: The goal of this article is not to provide specific detailed advice on what you need to do – but simply understand how proposed changes could affect YOU and if they apply – how YOU can take action before the year if necessary and why or why not. Details: It is important to note that at this point – details are not yet available on what provisions will be changed or why the changes are being made. It is also… Read More »William D King- A guide to understanding what you can do to prepare for the proposed tax law changes

The proposed tax law changes will affect each of us differently depending on our individual circumstances says, William D King. Since you are more than just an average person, it is important to find some information that describes the provisions and explain what they mean to you. This piece of writing is aimed at giving a brief look at the proposed changes, how it can affect you and your family. (Blatner, 19) Overview of the proposed changes: There are seven major areas in which these potential Changes could affect you. They include; tax brackets, child care credits, standard deductions, itemized deductions, estate tax exemptions, pass-through business income deduction, and alternative minimum tax (AMT). (Blatner 22) Tax brackets: The first and the most important change that we might notice is the tax rates. It would be more beneficial to those with higher incomes. The new law comes with four newly created brackets; the income levels for each bracket are 10%, 12%, 22%, and 24%. Currently, there are seven tax brackets (10%, 15%, 25%, 28%, 33%, 35%… Read More »William D King: A brief look at the proposed tax law changes and how they could affect you

Email marketing campaigns Email marketing campaigns are a great way of reaching out to potential new customers and retaining existing customers says, William D King. Here are some examples of companies that have successfully implemented email marketing campaigns in the past year: – Apple is very successful with its email marketing campaign. That’s partially due to the high level of interest people have for anything Apple-related. Their emails generate an average 40% open rate, which means over one-third of the receivers opened the email. The majority of readers interacted with them via clicking on links or opening attachments. – IKEA has a simple and targeted campaign, in which they send out flyers with the weekly offer to the customers that have subscribed. William D King says their very convenient location is definitely part of their success when it comes to uptake. – When you subscribe to Tommy Hilfiger emails, you will get one email per week containing amazing offers and discounts specifically curated for you. You can even personalize your emails! – Ever heard of… Read More »William D King- What are some examples of companies that have successfully implemented email marketing campaigns in the past year?

Implementing an effective email strategy is all about being relevant. If you are sending emails to people who have never visited your site, you need to make sure that the content of your email matches the expectations of both parties. William D King says Sending someone an email promoting a product they have no interest in wastes their time and yours. An email strategy is critical if your website generates revenue through online transactions or if you want to increase engagement with customers, clients, and contributors. There are many different types of emails that businesses send out which may include newsletters, welcome messages, transactional emails (receipts), promotional emails (sale reminders), account update reminders, etc. However, the most important email that should be sent out immediately after someone subscribes is the welcome message. Welcome Message: The welcome message is like a warm handshake that welcomes the new subscriber to their community and provides them with the next steps on how they can get started (i.e., provide login information). William D King says the purpose of this… Read More »William D King: What are some best practices for implementing an effective email strategy?

Nowadays, social media and cell phones have made marketing a lot more difficult. William D King says Consumers expect marketing messages to reach them immediately on their mobile devices and also expect that marketers will know everything about their target audiences. The article addresses the different questions related of marketing such as: When is the best time to send emails? What day works best for you? Which members of your audience like email more than social media? How do I target specific audiences and when they are most likely to receive my message? 1) 9:00 am – 10:00 am – Mondays – Fridays – Most active – Men – Ages 35-54 2) 2:00 pm -3:00 pm – Weekdays (Monday -Friday) – Least active – Women 55+ 3) 8:00 pm -9:00 pm- Mondays & Wednesdays– Women 35+ On average, Monday through Friday is the best time to send emails. If you are targeting men then the best time would be between 9 am to 10 am and if you are targeting women then 2 pm to… Read More »William D King: Is there a best time to send emails and target specific audiences?

An email has become an essential part of our lives. We need Email to manage our contacts, schedule, and events, work collaboratively with others through shared calendars says, William D King. Email is a major source of information about products and services from companies we do business with as well as those we are interested in hearing from. We use email to communicate with family members, co-workers, and friends on a regular basis. The need for a system that can keep all these scattered pieces together is now greater than ever before. In this article, I will share some advice on how to get started with stand-alone email software. Getting Organized: A New Paradigm: In the past, it was enough to have one computer at home or in your office that handled all your email. Today, if you are like most people, you have multiple computers and devices to handle different functions. How do these tools work together? Email by itself is not really a collaborative tool for managing projects or other types of information.… Read More »William D King: How do I get started with stand-alone Email Software?

Knowing who is clicking and viewing your emails can be a difficult thing to find out. Sometimes you might get lucky and see that they’ve been opened, but this isn’t always the case says, William D King. Is there a way to track what links people click on in my emails? Slight Warning: There is indeed, and it’s actually quite straightforward to do; I’ll show you how in just a moment! It will take up some of your time but with the benefits of knowing exactly what has worked for marketing campaigns, plus using Google Analytics (which we’ll also cover) it’s definitely worth doing. Let’s jump right in… You may want to use or look into an Analytics tool such as Analytics for more in-depth analysis. Before we get started, you’ll need to either have a Google Analytics account. Or another web analytics service such as Clicky Web Analytics (formerly known as Clicky). I will be using Google Analytics as it’s free and easy to set up. All marketing strategies aim at a specific goal.… Read More »William D King: How do I find out exactly who is opening and clicking on my emails?