Recreational marine businesses in Maryland are lobbying for a change in the state’s tax policy. Currently, a state excise tax requires boat owners to pay five percent of the value of their boat if they stay in the state more than 90 days during a given year. Representatives from the state’s boating industry suggest that […]
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15 REAL Reasons to attend MDCE
1. This isn’t last year’s MDCE. If you attended MDCE last year, or even the year before, and you think you learned enough to skip MDCE for a few years, you’re wrong. Dead wrong! This year’s MDCE is a whole new ball game … new speakers, new exhibitors, different location, different schedule. We took what […]
You’ve Got Questions; We’ve Got Answers!
The Marine Dealer Conference & Expo’s Service & Marina Track will show you how to drive more business, and more profit, through these vital areas of your dealership. In the following two sessions, you’ll learn how to improve the health of your dealership, as well as get your tough questions answered by the pros. Tuesday, […]
ABYC puts on First Annual Boating Safety Clinic
July 23, 2012, Annapolis, MD: John Greviskis, host of Ship Shape TV, will appear as the celebrity guest at the First Annual American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) Boating Safety Clinic. The clinic will be held Saturday, August 25, 2012 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Annapolis Maritime Museum, 723 2nd Street, Annapolis, […]
House votes to extend tax cuts, includes estate tax deduction
I am following up briefly on yesterday’s message on the Bush Tax cuts and continuation of the current estate tax. The House of Representatives voted yesterday 256 to 171 (along party lines) to extend the expiring tax cuts for households and businesses at all income levels through 2013. The vote came following the House rejection […]
Brunswick signs on as MRAA Platinum Partner
MINNEAPOLIS — Brunswick Corporation, a leader in the recreational marine industry, has signed on as a Platinum Member of the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA), the highest level of support for the association. “Brunswick’s leadership within the marine industry makes the company an invaluable partner for our association,” says Matt Gruhn, president of […]
MarineLab named Endorsed Warranty Processing Service of the MRAA
MINNEAPOLIS — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced today that it has named MarineLab Corp. as the exclusively endorsed warranty processing service provider of the association. “We are thrilled to be partnering with these experts in warranty reimbursement,” says Matt Gruhn, President of MRAA. “It’s no secret that the warranty claims process can […]
RPC: CFPB’s Unparalleled Unaccountability
The following link will take you to a report on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau from the Republican Policy Committee. I believe you may find this interesting. As it now stands, boat dealers are exempt form the Dodd-Frank Act, but I am always amazed how the federal agencies get involved in regulation over Congressional intent. […]
Update on estate tax issue
I want to provide you with a brief update on repeal of the Estate Tax. It appears House action on legislation to extend the Bush tax cuts has been moved up and will now take place this afternoon. Legislation that sets the parameters for fundamental tax reform will be voted on tomorrow. The rule approved […]
Priority One dealers receive convenient online OFAC search tool
St. Petersburg, Florida, July 30, 2012 – Priority One Financial Services, Inc., the recreational industry’s oldest and largest F&I outsourcing provider, is proud to offer its dealer partner’s free and easy online access to the government’s Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) list. This list is used to check on terrorists, narcotics traffickers and others […]