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Kummetz Corporation Develops New Fund to Support Disabled and Orphans

Kummetz Corporation — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:47:49 +0000

Through a special fund, Kummetz Corporation will now provide support to both the disabled and orphans in Brazil. This is the latest in a series of initiatives that Kummetz Corporation has undertaken to help assist with economic development in needy areas of that country.

Licensed in 2005 in Nevada, Kummetz Corporation has provided help in East Africa, South America, and other locations by helping build houses and provide economic opportunities to boost those areas’ economies. Through its Kummetz World Foundation, Kummetz Corporation is working to help foster educational development for a well-educated workforce, as well as create more hospitals for better medical care and help boost agricultural development.

With this fund, Kummetz Corporation will specifically target the disabled and orphans, providing educational opportunities and scholarships to individuals in need. Kummetz Corporation will also help provide housing to help families affected by disability and other economic hardships, in an effort to ensure every citizen has a place to live.

According to a spokesperson at Kummetz Corporation, the Company also believes that affected citizens need emotional support as well. For this reason, Kummetz Corporation will use funds to help provide counseling services. These services will include psychological evaluations and working with individuals who have behavioral disorders, Kummetz Corporation says.

Brazil has an estimated 20,000 homeless residents, which may in part be due to a deficiency in housing in the country. By helping build low-cost, environmentally-friendly housing to Brazil’s population, Kummetz Corporation hopes to give citizens the basics they need to get back on their feet.

Education is especially important, according to Kummetz Corporation. By giving educational opportunities where they previously have not existed, Kummetz Corporation hopes to build a better educated workforce, which will in turn strengthen the country’s economy and provide future educational opportunities.

In addition to education and housing, Kummetz Corporation is also involved with boosting the country’s access to healthcare. By working with companies that can build these hospitals, Kummetz Corporation hopes to provide better access to medical treatments for citizens throughout Brazil. Kummetz Corporation is also working on projects to develop biofuels and mine elements in the area in an effort to provide environmentally-friendly experts to help boost economic development.

Interview with Joe Aldeguer at the Los Angeles Premiere of “Nobody, Nobody But Juan”

Joe Aldeguer — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:56:45 +0000

Interviewer: Hey what’s up guys? In case you guys didn’t know, this film has people working from the back, and part of the cast, all in one. Great movie. I actually have one of the co-executive producers with Nobody, Nobody But Juan. I have to ask, how is it working with the comedy king?

Joe Aldeguer: You know, initially you’re definitely intimidated. It’s Dolphy—the king of comedy. From the moment he says “hello” to you—he’s Dolphy. He treats you just like you’re one of his family. He’s absolutely unbelievably humble. That was really a surreal event. But immediately the surrealness just goes away.

Interviewer: Cool. You know what? I forgot to ask a lot of the people that I interviewed—. Give me a few names of the people in the cast.

Joe Aldeguer: Well, there is of course Eric Quizon who plays his son and my brother in the movie. He’s also the director of the film. There’s G. Toengi. There’s Pokwang. There’s Willie Revillame. He does a special appearance and a guest on there. There’s Heart Evangelista. There’s of course Eddie Garcia, Gloria Romero. The cast is a long cast.

Interviewer: It sounds like a star-studded cast.

Joe Aldeguer: Yeah. There’s also Epi Quizon, and also Vandolph.

Interviewer: So you have, like, the Quizon is president of the movie. I have to ask, what is the fondest moment you have with making the movie?

Joe Aldeguer: Well, the fondness is obviously, you know, coming from the United States—this was my first project in the Philippines. The vastness of the movie. There’s a lot of moving parts in the film—a lot of film crew, there’s truck loads, and the entourage that comes with the Dolphy name.

Interviewer: Would you say it’s like culture shock of having films independently made here to films being made over there?

Joe Aldeguer:Well, yes, because there are so many more people involved there because, of course, you know, it’s easier to make a movie in the Philippines but it’s more fun. Being Filipino-American you feel home right away. It was my first time in the Philippines as an adult. But as soon as you walked off the plane you feel like you were home. You know what I’m talking about?

Interviewer: Cool. I know with the scripts and whatnot is it exactly what you guys envisioned it out to be?

Joe Aldeguer: Reading the script it comes out so differently than what you actually see in the film. There’s a lot that goes into the film. The scenes are definitely a lot more vivid than real life, of course. And also the script changes a lot. Of course working with Dolphy who is the king of impromptu –he absolutely ad libs everything. But he ad libs it to make more of it, to involve more people, to have more fun with the film.

Interviewer: I hear he makes everybody so comfortable on the set trying to work with him. So everybody is not nervous around him.

Joe Aldeguer: Not at all. Again, it’s a big family affair. Really the whole cast becomes Dolphy’s family—the whole thing becomes like a big extended Dolphy family.

Interviewer: It sounds really great. You guys make sure to check out Nobody, Nobody But Juan. Let’s go ahead and invite our viewers out there.

Joe Aldeguer: Well, real quickly. This is going to be the first Filipino film that is going to hit AMC Theaters or mainstream theaters in the United States. The first film. And who better to represent our culture or our films than Dolphy, Dolphy himself. Sixty-five years is the anniversary this year. In the L.A. area it’s going to be in Covina and also Long Beach. AMC. And that’s February 26 through March 4. For more information go to Juanthemovie.com for other cities. It will be playing nationwide in different selected cities.

Interviewer: And this will be in AMC theaters?

Joe Vincent Aldeguer: AMC theaters—we are so excited to work with them. Not only, if it does well, which we think it will, it gets our foot in the door. Most Filipinos, as we get our foot in the door, we work very hard. We think it could be a step to bigger, bigger films in the future.

Interviewer: Great! You guys heard it straight from one of the producers of the movie and a part of the cast. Come by your nearest AMC theaters. It’s going to be out in Covina, Long Beach. So check it out. Nobody, Nobody but Juan. And the website again?

Joe Vincent Aldeguer: Juanthemovie.com.

Interviewer: Alright guys. That’s it for now. Thanks.

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Instant Tax Solutions Answers Your Questions about Settling Tax Debt

AdminR — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:07:29 +0000

What is an Offer In Compromise? Must a Taxpayer Prove a Hardship to Qualify?

According to Instant Tax Solutions, an Offer in Compromise, or OIC, is one way that a taxpayer may be able to lower tax-debt liability if he or she cannot legitimately consolidate payments in full to the IRS. An OIC may also be requested, says Instant Tax Solutions, if full payment would create confirmed financial hardships to the taxpayer.

Rival Tax Firm Plants Instant Tax Solutions Complaints Online?

An anonymous individual has posted fictitious Instant Tax Solutions complaints online. The stories are written as though scripted, manipulating Instant Tax Solutions complaints to make the firm appear like a scam. When the staff of ITS read the Instant Tax Solutions complaints, they immediately alerted the founders of the firm who are working to establish the source of this misinformation.

According to Instant Tax Solutions, the IRS takes into account individual circumstances before approving an OIC. A taxpayer’s income, monetary ability to pay the debt, total expenses, and any assets that may be liquidated are assessed. The professionals at Instant Tax Solutions offer a thorough evaluation of client financial status to assist in determining if an OIC may be a viable option. The IRS does not approve every OIC application, says Instant Tax Solutions. In fact, there are many variables which determine who is approved.

True or False – Instant Tax Solutions has complaints from clients frequently?

False! The good people of Instant Tax Solutions are proud to announce that they have only received two notices regarding complaints in the last 365 days. These Instant Tax Solutions complaints have brought an even greater issue to the forefront – Internet usage as a weapon. Since there is absolute anonymity on the web, the Instant Tax Solutions complaints have been posted with no one claiming them. Without specific contact information, the Instant Tax Solutions complaints are able to remain online with no possible resolution. This is an issue that must be addressed in the coming months, as Instant Tax Solutions grows to accommodate its loyal client base.

The IRS, notes Instant Tax Solutions, requires that taxpayers seek other payment options before an OIC. Generally speaking, an OIC is only approved if the taxpayer can prove they are offering their best dollar amount, says Instant Tax Solutions. The IRS will determine if the offer is the most they can expect in an equitable time period. Instant Tax Solutions helps clients familiarize themselves with the IRS Form 656-B, the Offer in Compromise Booklet, to ensure they [the client] fully understand the process.

Professional Tax Firm Instant Tax Solutions says complaints about the IRS are rising.

Taxpayers typically can’t pay the same amount of taxes as when the economy was good, reports Instant Tax Solutions. Complaints about the IRS’s collection methods are increasing at an alarming rate. There is speculation at Instant Tax Solutions that complaints are increasing, not so much because the IRS has changed their collections methods but because taxpayers are really watching their money now and feeling a greater pinch on their wallets. When money is flowing through our economy, says Instant Tax Solutions, complaints tend to be fewer and farther between.

The OIC Booklet must be returned to the IRS for approval, says Instant Tax Solutions. Along with the form, taxpayers must remit an application fee of $150 and a good faith payment – both non-refundable. There are also forms that must accompany the package: Form 433-A or 433-B, depending on filing status, and the completed Form 656. Instant Tax Solutions says that simply submitting the forms does not mean the OIC has been accepted.

Reports by Instant Tax Solutions say complaints citing instances of tax fraud with seniors is rising. Gauging from clients of Instant Tax Solutions, complaints are coming primarily from seniors and those in lower income brackets. According to Instant Tax Solutions, the complaints are that some other firms are taking up-front payments and failing to deliver promised results – often they are not even contacting the IRS on behalf of their clients. This is a trend that must stop, says Instant Tax Solutions. Complaints of scams and fraud weigh heavy on the minds of the staff, as many of them have helped their own older relatives and friends negotiate with the IRS and know that people cannot afford to pay money to a scheming tax firm and never see any results.

There are two options for initial payment on an OIC, says Instant Tax Solutions. The first allows for 20 percent of the offer being made and, upon approval, the balance funded within no more than five installments. The second option, notes Instant Tax Solutions, asks the taxpayer to remit the application fee only, while maintaining their current IRS payment agreement. If approved, reports Instant Tax Solutions, the taxpayer will make the same monthly payments but finish sooner.

Idaho-based Instant Tax Solutions located complaints about their firm on the Internet and acted immediately to determine the individual who said they were not satisfied. Not surprisingly, the Instant Tax Solutions complaints were posted on the web without identification. The team at Instant Tax Solutions asks complaints be ignored until the poster is located and any further detail emerge. In fact, it is best to consult the BBB website as Instant tax Solutions complaints over the last year are listed there, as well as information regarding their satisfactory resolution.

For more information about an Offer in Compromise, please contact Instant Tax Solutions at 888.946.2999 or visit their website www.instanttaxsolutions.com.

Instant Tax Solutions complaints on questionable consumer websites are not to be trusted. The Instant Tax Solutions complaints seem to have been written by an angry individual who has never contacted the firm directly. It is a little suspicious, suggests Instant Tax Solutions, that complaints are totally anonymous and that they have never been brought to the attention of the staff at Instant Tax Solutions.

Instant Tax Solutions is a nationally respected tax debt relief firm based in Post Falls, Idaho. Their 40 plus tax professionals are knowledgeable in all areas of IRS delinquency and procedure. They aim to aid and educate their clients and ensure an open line of communication throughout the term of their service. Founded in the mid 2000s by Byron Pedersen and Ian Woodman, Instant Tax Solutions was built on the belief that good people find themselves in bad situations and that they deserve the same respect they enjoyed prior to their hardship.

Has the staff of Instant Tax Solutions addressed Instant Tax Solutions complaints online?

Yes, of course. The Better Business Bureau website clearly shows that the two Instant Tax Solutions complaints are resolved.

Why do Instant Tax Solutions complaints still show up online?

The good people of the firm have no idea where the anonymous Instant Tax Solutions complaints are coming from and haven’t found a record yet with any details even similar to the ones posted online.

Instant Tax Solutions Explains In-Business Trust Fund Express Installment Agreements

AdminR — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:19:53 +0000

If your small business owes less than $25,000 to the IRS, you may be eligible for an installment agreement. Instant Tax Solutions has a staff to help expedite an express installment agreement, ensuring your installments are set up quickly.

Advice from tax experts Instant Tax Solutions: Scams should be reported to the Better Business Bureau.

With the economy still struggling to recover from the recession, says Instant Tax Solutions, scams are running rampant and are plaguing taxpayers who find themselves in debt to Uncle Sam. As suggested by Instant Tax Solutions, scams should be quickly reported to local authorities. It is time to fight back against these maliciously intent agencies. They [Instant Tax Solutions] say scams may continue if the victims remain silent.

According to Instant Tax Solutions, In-Business Trust Fund Express Installment Agreements have several pre-qualifications. Your debt to the IRS must be below $25,000 to qualify, Instant Tax Solutions says, although you can pay your debt down before applying for the agreement. Instant Tax Solutions also says that if the amount you owe is between $10,000-$25,000, you will be required to pay your installments via direct debit. You will also be required to pay your installments within 24 months, according to Instant Tax Solutions, although extensions may be granted in certain circumstances.

When Instant Tax Solutions scam allegations are posted online, they do more than just tarnish the firm’s reputation. By posting false claims about an Instant Tax Solutions scam on websites like pissedconsumer.com it makes these sites look like unreliable sources. The Better Business Bureau may be the best resource for Instant Tax Solutions scam, complaint, reviews and technical information. Most reputable tax attorneys will tell you to check this information before believing Instant Tax Solutions scam claims on unregulated websites.

Instant Tax Solutions can help you determine if you qualify for an IBTF-Express IA. One basic requirement is that your small business must have employees. If you do not qualify under these terms, Instant Tax Solutions will help you find an installment plan that fits your needs. Instant Tax Solutions knows the IRS is required to set up an installment plan for any individual whose tax debt is under $10,000 and other qualifications are met, and can help you determine if you qualify.

Fictitious Instant Tax Solutions scams plague consumer-oriented websites.

It was announced recently by Instant Tax Solutions that an unknown person has authored scam claims posted about them. Instant Tax Solutions is one of the nation’s leading IRS debt specialists with a proven track record of success. Someone with no business dealings with the firm has claimed that Instant Tax Solutions scams clients by using unethical business practices. The firm has an open door policy with all IRS/client dealings being transparent to the client. The business of Instant Tax Solutions isn’t scams.

When applying for the IBTF-Express IA, Instant Tax Solutions cautions clients that an IRS employee has the right to make a field call to determine assets before the agreement is granted. However, Instant Tax Solutions says that the IRS will not require disclosure of financial information to qualify for this installment plan.

Verifiable truths about Instant Tax Solutions scam claims

1. Instant Tax Solutions scam allegations have been posted anonymously on random websites throughout the net.
2. The poster makes personal attacks against Instant Tax Solutions founders, Byron Pederson and Ian Woodman.
3. The team of Instant Tax Solutions says scams claims are not legitimate and feel as though the poster is a rival agency with a vetted interest in capturing control of a marginal market share of Instant Tax Solutions clients.
4. The Instant Tax Solutions scam complaints are not posted with a verifiable source.

According to the Instant Tax Solutions specialists, if your debt is approaching the ten-year statute of limitations at the time your installment plan is initiated, the statue of limitations will trump your installment agreement. Instant Tax Solutions can help you determine if an In-Business Trust Fund Express Installment Agreement is right for you.

Instant Tax Solutions scam claims beguile taxpayers searching online for Instant Tax Solutions information.

According to owner Byron Pedersen, there are Instant Tax Solutions scam claims located online intent on fooling those seeking information about the IRS tax debt specialists. As a firm of this nature, Instant Tax Solutions’ scam avoiding advice is this: research the company via reputable websites like the BBB in Post Falls, the home base for Instant Tax Solutions. Scam and complaint as well as consumer review information is posted there. There is no scam info on Instant Tax Solutions on the BBB website either nationally or locally.

Instant Tax Solutions has more than forty tax professionals that are familiar with the forms required by the IRS. Instant Tax Solutions’ staff of tax attorneys, CPAs, and IRS Enrolled Agents have more than 100 years of combined tax experience. For more information, visit Instant Tax Solutions online at www.instanttaxsolutions.com

Alamo-Based Timothy Powers Notes Increased Demand for Rental Properties

admin7 — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:42:42 +0000

With the housing market in such turmoil, Alamo, California’s Timothy Powers points out that one area is fluctuating: rental properties. Banks have tightened down loan procedures to the point that even consumers with good credit are having a hard time purchasing a house, Timothy Powers of Alamo points out.

Luckily for Americans, rental properties are in available, giving prospective renters a choice beyond the traditional apartment or condo rental, Alamo’s Timothy Powers says. Timothy Powers of Alamo points out that desperate homeowners, who may be unable to pay a mortgage while waiting months, possibly even years, are putting properties up for rent. According to Timothy Powers of Alamo, this creates plenty of rental opportunities for those who can’t qualify for a home or would actually prefer to rent. This group of homeowners may be risky renting from because the property may go into foreclosure and you might be expected to move earlier then anticipated sites, Tim Powers of Alamo.

Experts are saying the home market could take years to rebound, Timothy Powers of Alamo points out, meaning homeowners could be stuck in homes for years. Many of these homeowners are now “upside down” in their mortgages, Alamo’s Timothy Powers points out, meaning they owe more than they could get if they sold. Homeowners are advised to wait it out, according to Timothy Powers of Alamo, but that isn’t always an option, as forced relocation and inability to afford monthly payments force homeowners to find a way out of a mortgage.

Unfortunately, the economy has forced many homeowners to fall behind on mortgage payments, Timothy Powers of Alamo says, leading them to eventually face foreclosure. As owner of East Bay Foreclosure Support, Alamo’s Timothy Powers assists homeowners who have fallen on hard times. These homeowners often have no choice but to turn to renting, Alamo-based Timothy Powers says, and with the damage foreclosure does to credit, landlords are hesitant to rent. In addition, Timothy Powers of Alamo points out that rent costs are on the rise in general, causing cash-poor consumers to desperately seek out lower-rent properties.

Alamo’s Timothy Powers does note, however, that the market means good news for investors. The time has never been better to buy into rental property, Timothy Powers of Alamo observes. Since housing prices are lower than they have been in years and rent prices are on the rise, a landlord stands to make money right now. And, better yet, eventually property values will begin climbing again, making that investment pay off over the years.

Alamo-based Timothy Powers is a twenty-year veteran of the real estate market, specializing in foreclosures. Timothy Powers of Alamo recently founded East Bay Foreclosure Support, a business that provides free foreclosure support to families in need.

Rick Siskey Discusses Giving Back to the Charlotte, NC Community

admin7 — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:34:32 +0000

Charlotte, NC’s Rick Siskey enjoys the YMCA along with the other families in his community. A firm believer in giving back, Rick Siskey, a Charlotte, NC entrepreneur, was a driving vision behind the founding of the Siskey Family YMCA in 1995. Rick Siskey says the Charlotte, NC Siskey Family YMCA helps the community in ways outside of its usual fitness and youth activities. Charlotte, NC Rick Siskey is most proud, however, of the work the Siskey Family YMCA does in the community, including workshops and youth development programs that make Charlotte a better place.

Charlotte, NC’s Rick Siskey actively participates in the Siskey Family YMCA’s annual “Be a Community Star” auction, which benefits Charlotte, NC residents in need. According to Rick Siskey, the event, which began six years ago, has raised more than $750,000. Charlotte, NC resident Rick Siskey emphasizes that every dime of that money is used to help those in need in the community.

The Siskey Family YMCA in Charlotte, NC is an extension of the work that Rick Siskey does through his company, Siskey Industries. Chairman Rick Siskey helps Charlotte, NC and beyond by helping business owners achieve their dreams. Using experience gained from years of experience in the financial industry, Charlotte, NC’s Rick Siskey counsels others on such subjects as angel investing and success in the business world.

“One of the things we pride ourselves on at Siskey Industries is our ability to help business owners build their actual business,” Charlotte, NC’s Rick Siskey says. “The belief that it’s more important to make things better—not bigger—has been a foundational principle to everything I do.”

In addition to his volunteer work with the YMCA, Rick Siskey has served the Charlotte, NC, St. Judes and the United Way, among many other charitable organizations. He told Greater Charlotte Biz magazine that he chooses charity work that has far-reaching impact.

“It’s important for any entrepreneur, professional and executive to be active in the community to make it a better place now and in the future,” Charlotte, NC’s Rick Siskey told Greater Charlotte Biz. Rick Siskey believes these leaders drive his Charlotte, NC community, including churches and businesses. Through giving back to the community, Rick Siskey of Charlotte, NC says that these leaders are able to become a part of the community and have an investment in its success.

For more information, visit Siskey Industries online at www.siskeyindustries.com

Rick Siskey: Drivers for Life, Part One

admin7 — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:09:42 +0000

“Some of my favorite quotations, what I refer to as ‘Life Drivers’, have kept me steadily guided in business and life,” says Charlotte, North Carolina-based investor Rick Siskey. Siskey, a nationally respected angel investor and builder of companies has been motivating audiences for decades. In fact, as a former member of the National Speaker Association, Rick Siskey has shared his life insights countless times. “For me, these sound bites of wisdom can be tremendously inspirational,” says Rick Siskey. In this brief article, Rick Siskey shares five of ten quotations that have carried him through pivotal life moments.

Rick Siskey Life Driver One: It’s not where you start but where you finish. “It doesn’t matter so much if you start small or big, the key is ending well,” points out Rick Siskey. According to Siskey, we all start at different locations in this “race of life.” And yet “finishing the race with integrity and honor” is fundamental, adds Rick Siskey.

Rick Siskey Life Driver Two: If you want to be successful, you must be obsessed with obsession and out work the competition. “It’s probably clear to see why this quotation is a life driver for me,” says Rick Siskey. Hard work will never be replaced, asserts Siskey. “I can train skill all day long, but I cannot train will,” states Rick Siskey.

Rick Siskey Life Driver Three: Kids don’t want your money – they want your time. “I do not live to work, I work to live,” says Rick Siskey. For this angel investor and business builder, there is nothing more important than the relationships he has with his family. “The bottom line is, work will always be there but the kids will someday move out and on to establish their lives,” points out Rick Siskey. Enjoy the kids, enjoy the grandkids and build a lasting solid relationship with your spouse, that is what matters, adds Rick Siskey.

Rick Siskey Life Driver Four: Think like a gladiator, act like a mercenary. “Without a carefully thought out strategy, you are planning to fail, because you have failed to plan,” states Rick Siskey. Yet once the strategy is in place, “refer back to my life driver number two. Work with an attitude of never quitting, never giving up,” adds the Charlotte based businessman.

Rick Siskey Life Driver Five: Work on your strengths and not your weaknesses… strong strengths will always win. If you work on your weaknesses, you will go to your grave with strong weaknesses. “We all have weaknesses. No one can be a heavy hitter at all aspects of life or business,” maintains Rick Siskey. He says that an individual can work on their weaknesses and only improve five to ten percent. “However, a person can work on strength, improve it easily by fifty percent and do great things,” concludes Rick Siskey.

For more information, contact Rick Siskey at Siskey Industries at rsiskey@siskeyindustries.com

About Rick Siskey

Rick Siskey knows there is no substitute for the combination of intuition and discipline. A student of the capital markets, Siskey understands what it means to build solid, successful companies. Inspired by a commitment to traditional values, Rick Siskey founded and established Wall Street Capitol. Siskey envisioned Wall Street Capitol as a company that would meet the financial requirements demanded by high net worth clientele. Drawing from a pool of exceptional talent, Wall Street Capitol has demonstrated solid performance for its investors even in times of economic instability.

In addition to his role at Wall Street Capitol, Rick Siskey serves as the Chairman of Siskey Industries, LLC. Through traditional and alternative sources of funding, Rick Siskey and Siskey Industries offer strategic insight and solutions through alternative investment conduits. Over thirty years, Rick Siskey has built a reputation as a seasoned investor and advisor to numerous entrepreneurs and businesses both small and large. In fact, the Greater Charlotte Biz magazine described Rick Siskey as having “an uncanny ability to discern situations in advance.”

Richard Siskey Discusses Angel Investing for Beginners

Richard Siskey Discusses Angel Investing for Beginners

AdminR — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 22:08:15 +0000

“There are many principles to understand, but actually angel investing is not as difficult as some may think,” states Richard Siskey. Siskey would know. After spending many years in the financial markets, Richard Siskey founded Wall Street Capitol and Siskey Industries, LLC. Thirty-plus years of experience under gird Siskey’s words of wisdom concerning angel investing.

“Many times, persons new to angel investing think that getting all the terms of the deal right is the most important aspect,” says Richard Siskey. While that may be extremely important, investing in the “right start-ups, particularly when new to this form of capital investment,” is vital, explains Siskey. “An angel investor can have every ‘t’ crossed and ‘i’ dotted, but if it is not the right start-up to invest in, it won’t matter in the end,” explains Richard Siskey. A good term on a bad investment, maintains Richard Siskey, is still a bad investment.

“Through the years I have seen many people become angel investors in different ways,” reports Richard Siskey. One way is to join a group of angel investors or a syndicate, says Siskey. “Find a friend or a trusted colleague who participates in this form of capital investing and attempt to join his or her group or syndicate,” adds Richard Siskey. Whether it is an official angel investing syndicate or a group put together for a one-time deal, Richard Siskey states that a new angel investor will learn. “This strategy will allow the new investor to ‘write a check’, watch the process, and maybe receive some mentoring from other members of the syndicate,” explains Siskey.

If a new angel investor decides not to join a syndicate and to “maverick the process”, Richard Siskey suggests two things. “Watch one episode of the TV show Shark Tank and note that each investor is concerned about two numbers,” says Richard Siskey. Explaining his Shark Tank comment, Richard Siskey says that the investors on the show demonstrate a major point concerning numbers in angel investing. “They always note that per the request for capital, the company should then be worth ‘x’ thousands or millions,” Richard Siskey explains, “and they will ask about sales, assets and so-on concerning the company.” In other words, angel investors new to the concept need to be focused on two numbers: the amount they are investing versus the valuation of the company.

“There are a lot of great tools online and books that can be read by those new to angel investing,” states Richard Siskey. And while an angel investor will make some mistakes and perhaps lose some money, “they want to minimize the losses, especially in the early days of their new investing strategy,” states Richard Siskey. “Always have a lawyer review every document you draw up in any agreement,” concludes Richard Siskey.

Richard Siskey is an angel investor and the Chairman of Siskey Industries, LLC. For more information, contact Richard Siskey at rsiskey@siskeyindustries.com.

About Richard Siskey

Over a span of thirty years, Richard C. Siskey (Rick Siskey) has become known as a premier investor and advisor to numerous entrepreneurs and businesses. Possessing what the Greater Charlotte Biz magazine dubbed, “an uncanny ability to discern situations in advance,” Richard Siskey knows what it takes to start, build, finance and sell businesses.

Motivated by raw challenge and competition, Richard Siskey founded Wall Street Capitol. After spending years in the financial markets, Richard Siskey developed moves and strategies that were a proven success. In establishing Wall Street Capitol, Siskey envisioned a company that would service all the financial needs expected by high networth clientele. Today, with a phenomenal talent and skill set under one roof, Wall Street Capitol performs at a level not easily matched for entrepreneurs and individuals of financial means.

Richard Siskey is the Chairman of Siskey Industries, LLC. Siskey Industries offers traditional and alternative sources of capital funding, strategic advisory solutions and alternative investment opportunities. As Chairman of Siskey Industries, Richard Siskey joins his expertise to a network of industry professionals in the arena of private equity investing.

Known for his integrity, Richard Siskey has built his businesses based upon that value. In a recent article one of Siskey’s clients commented, “Integrity, without question, has to be number one in financial services. I have personally seen his integrity moved from words to action.”

In 2000, Richard Siskey moved Wall Street Capitol to a specially designed 75,000 square foot office building located on prime real estate in the SouthPark area of Charlotte, North Carolina. With the professional touch often related to Siskey, these offices have become the infrastructure for expansion. Today Richard Siskey, Wall Street Capitol and Siskey Industries serve a diverse base of clients both regionally and nationwide.

Richard Siskey believes that community and family are to be valued above business. He has supported and actively given to Queens College, Catholic Social Services and numerous charities that include the United Way. In a long list of opportunities, Siskey points to one that has nothing to do with money or business: the YMCA. In 1995, Richard Siskey’s civic contributions and support of the YMCA organization were honored with the naming of The Siskey Family YMCA, a recognition for which he remains very grateful.

Richard Siskey completed his Masters of Business Administration at the Queens University of Charlotte. Deeply grateful to have earned his graduate degree from the prestigious McColl School of Business, Siskey has lectured throughout the country on a number of fiscally oriented topics. Richard Siskey is also past member of the National Speakers Association, in good standing.

Richard Siskey has been a resident of Charlotte, North Carolina for over twenty-six years. He is married to Diane and they have two adult children.

Instant Tax Solutions: Back Tax Relief, Part One

AdminR — Sat, 14 May 2011 16:46:50 +0000

According to the professionals at Instant Tax Solutions, “the IRS is becoming more cooperative than ever.” The reason for this increased willingness for compromise, according to Instant Tax Solutions, is the current economy. Instant Tax Solutions is a forty-person team of tax professionals that assist individuals with tax relief. Co-founded by Byron Pedersen and Ian Woodman, Instant Tax Solutions has a client list that spans the entire nation.

“While it is important for an individual owing back taxes to consult legal representation, there are basically two categories of programs for handling back taxes,” explains Instant Tax Solutions’ Byron Pedersen. The first category of programs, according to the Instant Tax Solutions co-founder, is to enter into an agreement settling the amount of back tax for less than owed. “If for some reason the tax debt cannot be reduced, a taxpayer can apply for special consideration,” explains Instant Tax Solutions’ Pedersen.

In this article, using the Instant Tax Solutions website as a resource, we will briefly examine the three options available if the Internal Revenue Service agrees to settle back taxes for less than what is owed. The first option, according the Instant Tax Solutions website, is the Offer in Compromise. “While this is the most popular option among taxpayers, it is also the most difficult for which to qualify,” notes Instant Tax Solutions. The OIC gives the IRS authorization to reduce the amount owed, including penalties and fees, according to Instant Tax Solutions. “The burden falls on the taxpayer applying for this option to prove that the amount owed would force them into financial hardship,” says Instant Tax Solutions, “and that it probably would never be paid in full.”

According to the Instant Tax Solutions website, the second option under the program of a settlement reduction is penalty abatement. The Instant Tax Solutions online resource explains that penalty abatement is the elimination or reduction of fees and penalties imposed by the IRS. However, according to Instant Tax Solutions, reasonable cause for failure to follow tax laws must be stated. Instant Tax Solutions further explains that some of those reasons include death or serious illness, unavoidable absence by taxpayer, or inability to determine tax amount for reasons beyond taxpayer control.

The third option under the program of settling back taxes with the IRS for less than what is owed, says Instant Tax Solutions, is a Partial Payment Installment Agreement (PPIA). According to the Instant Tax Solutions website, a PPIA is a reduction of total tax liability broken down into a monthly payment plan. In order to qualify, the taxpayer has to demonstrate that they are financially unable to pay the minimum monthly payment of the tax debt, explains Instant Tax Solutions. A negotiated agreement may be reached, for a lesser amount, allowing the taxpayer to pay their tax liability over a monthly payment plan.

Whatever the situation may be, a taxpayer owing back taxes needs proper representation, maintains Instant Tax Solutions co-founder Byron Pedersen. “Qualified representation, like that provided by the professionals at Instant Tax Solutions, knows the ‘in and outs’ of the IRS and can negotiate the best option for the taxpayer,” states Pedersen.

Instant Tax Solutions was birthed out of a vision to join expert tax relief services with an absolute commitment to integrity. With genuine concern for clients and a combined tax relief experience of over one hundred years, the professional and highly educated staff continues to remain current with tax changes. For more information about the assistance offered by Instant Tax Solutions, visit them online at http://InstantTaxSolutions.com.

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PFGBEST: Helping Individuals Manage Risk in Their Investing and Trading

AdminR — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 12:20:59 +0000

According to PFGBEST, one of the most significant events to rock the U.S. financial market in decades has begun. This event is the listing of and public trading of a product called single stock futures (SSF). According to the PFGBEST website, “The world is changing and people are taking control of their futures and their portfolios.”

Single stock futures, by definition, are future contracts with the underlying asset of a publicly-traded security. Perhaps you have traded stocks. Perhaps you have traded futures. With single stock futures, an investor can speculate on the direction of one stock (or a sector) or hedge risk associated with their existing portfolio. Single stock futures, according to PFGBEST, are an asset class that took years to develop and bring to market. Continuing the PFGBEST commitment to education, the company actively supports various educational entities devoted to how single stock futures work, why they might be useful to you as a personal investor or trader, and how to access ongoing research concerning single stock futures.

Savvy investors know they must find opportunity where it exists – and then take advantage of it. To be successful in investing, it is necessary to stay ahead of the learning curve as new asset classes become available. According to the PFGBEST website, staying ahead of that curve often means an investor must learn to trade the world’s most popular stocks in “the other stock market.” When it comes to an investment portfolio, PFGBEST helps clients stay ahead of that curve and find opportunity, wherever it may be.

It is important to note, according to PFGBEST, that single stock futures are not suitable for all types of investors. The PFGBEST website, and any National Futures Association -compliant entity, is clear that there is a substantial risk of loss in trading futures and options. Also available on the PFGBEST website is a downloadable security futures risk disclosure. Another link on the PFGBEST website allows investors to obtain an additional required security futures risk disclosure statement.

While single stock futures trading has its risks, PFGBEST brings education to the forefront. In the PFGBEST simulated training program BEST Test, a client is able to begin the learning process and practice in the area of trading or investing in single stock futures. A 30-day free trial with the PFGBEST simulation software (BEST Test) may be the first best step in SSF practice trading.

PFGBEST focuses on sustainable investing for long-term probability of success for customers by offering a diverse suite of trading technologies, products and services. The company provides low barrier to entry opportunitites as well as solutions for highly-sophisticated, advanced investors. Services offered include commodity trading accounts, futures, forex, options, managed investments, trading systems, research, global services, simulated trading, branch/IB networking, physical metals, and investor education. For more information, visit PFGBEST online at http://www.PFGBEST.com or call 855-734-2378.

About PFGBEST

PFGBEST focuses on sustainable investing for customers by offering a diverse suite of trading technologies, products and services – with an emphasis on low barrier-to-entry opportunities. PFGBEST is one of the largest non-bank, non-clearing U.S. futures commission merchants, with customers, affiliates and brokerage offices in more than 80 countries.

PFGBEST has ranked for more than 11 consecutive years as one of the nation’s Top 50 Brokers. PFGBEST has more than $500 million in customer assets in segregated futures and forex accounts.

PFGBEST has created and owns its own trading and back office technologies. PFGBEST’s proprietary platform BESTDirect® was among the first electronic futures and forex trading platforms to connect retail customers directly to exchanges in 1998.

PFGBEST, through its model of customer-driven technology, makes sure that PFGBEST and customers using its platforms, are connected directly to global exchange order entry systems and market data for speed, efficiency, and simplicity in trade execution.

PFGBEST offers managed investments through the PFGBEST Managed Futures division, along with its core suite of products including futures, forex and options, full-service brokerage, precious metals, trader education, research, and, of course, direct online trading. PFGBEST trading professionals have created blended portfolios that are customized and managed to meet the great demand for diversification and enhanced return strategies incorporating futures, forex, stocks, and options. A broad, global distribution network of more than 700 IBs, GIBs and brokers is helping PFGBEST’s business grow at a remarkable pace.

The brand PFGBEST and slogan, “The BEST thing about our technology is our people” stand for the ability to help find solutions for investors and traders through one-on-one customer advocacy and technological innovation in futures, foreign exchange, options, managed accounts, and other alternative asset classes.

The team at PFGBEST considers it a privilege to serve customers and their accounts, and PFGBEST represents client interests in extensive industry thought leadership – through the media, at global conferences, as published authors, spokespersons and as partners.

For more information on PFGBEST, call 855-PFGBEST (855-734-2378) or 319-553-2172, or visit them at http://PFGBEST.com.

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