My old high school buddy Aaron reminded us, in the eulogy, of something his dad would always say in place of a traditional farewell. Mr. Squyres would tell friends, family, presumably even strangers, not to bother saying goodbye. “It’s not…
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The Hogs Scheduling Arkansas State in LR: All Risk, No Reward
by Mark Carterby Mark CarterWhen Razorback athletic director Hunter Yurachek announced in 2019 his plans to lift the longstanding policy against playing in-state schools, a policy implemented and executed wisely by John Barnhill and Frank Broyles, and begin scheduling teams from within the UA…
- BusinessJanuary 2021MagazineTourism
Louis Cella: Calling Audibles on the Fly at Oaklawn
by Mark Carterby Mark CarterOaklawn Racing Casino Resort in Hot Springs was in the middle of its 117th thoroughbred racing season when the pandemic took hold last March. Oaklawn carried on, but with no fans in attendance the last two months of the season,…
- January 2021MagazineSports/Outdoors
Riding the Gravy Train: Change is Coming to College Football, and Arkansas Stands to Benefit
by Mark Carterby Mark CarterAs the Arkansas fanbase dusts off the dirt and debris accumulated after time served in the college football ditch, Razorback fans can find comfort in knowing that better days — and better paydays — are ahead. Starting in 2024, ESPN’s…
- January 2021MagazineTourism
Stacy Hurst: For Tourism, 2020 Was Better Than Expected
by Mark Carterby Mark CarterAs was virtually every other industry, tourism in Arkansas was greatly impacted when the pandemic emerged onto the national scene in March. But because outdoor recreation is such a significant component to the industry in Arkansas, Natural State tourism didn’t…
- BusinessBusiness & FinanceFinance & BankingJanuary 2021Magazine
The Taxman Cometh: Experts Weigh in on the Dynamics of Tax Policy in 2021
by Mark Carterby Mark CarterA new year always entails a degree of uncertainty, this year more than most. A lingering pandemic, businesses still struggling to stay open, a new administration poised to assume office on Capitol Hill… With tax season dawning in a…
- BusinessBusiness & FinanceFinance & BankingJanuary 2021Magazine
The Taxman Cometh: Rocky Goodman, Garland & Greenwood
by Mark Carterby Mark CarterQ: What impact could Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness have this tax season? A: One of the biggest unknowns heading into the 2020 (2021) tax season centers on PPP loan forgiveness. As a reminder, the CARES Act was passed back in…
- BusinessBusiness & FinanceFinance & BankingJanuary 2021Magazine
The Taxman Cometh: Ernie Skyrme, BKD
by Mark Carterby Mark CarterQ: What should taxpayers know as they prepare for tax season? A: Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness and deductibility could have had a significant effect on businesses and self-employed individuals. If a PPP loan was received by a business or self-employed…
- BusinessBusiness & FinanceFinance & BankingJanuary 2021Magazine
The Taxman Cometh: Mark Todd, Todd & Associates
by Mark Carterby Mark CarterEditor’s note: On Dec. 27, President Donald Trump signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, which provided routine annual funding for the federal government for 2021. This legislation also authorized approximately $1 trillion in funding for several pandemic-related…
- BusinessBusiness & FinanceFinance & BankingJanuary 2021Magazine
The Taxman Cometh: Kelly Phillips, Bell & Co.
by Mark Carterby Mark CarterQ: Given the loosening of eligibility rules, should remote workers claim a home-office deduction this year? A: It would be nice to be able to claim a home-office deduction this year; unfortunately, as part of the changes brought about by Tax Cuts…