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Jeff Nolte, President

jnolte@chesapeaketelephone.com

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Dominion Urological Associates
 

Archbishop Spalding High School
 

Saiontz & Kirk
 

National Nurses Association
 

OBA Bank
 

Mark your calendar:  You’re invited to an October "Communications Check up" for your Medical Practice

Chesapeake's popular technology series continues in October. We'll be focused on the healthcare sector this session; providing an informative briefing on a range of topics guaranteed to improve your operations.

You'll get practical tips on ways to exploit IP communications and your phone system so that your practice can thrive. You'll learn about and understand the value of ACD, Automated Appointment Reminders, Voice Documentation, 1st Call Resolution, and more.

You'll learn best practices that other medical offices have put in place to get ahead. Come see why Chesapeake Telephone Systems is the local leader in IP communications. We’ll show you how to improve productivity, reduce costs and improve communications among your staff and with your patients.

We look forward to seeing you in October:

Thursday, Oct 29th
9:00 to 11:00 am
8225A Cloverleaf Drive
Millersville, MD 21108

[click here for map and directions]

Please contact Cathy Fleming at (410) 850-4848, or your sales contact to let us know you will be attending. Space is limited so sign up NOW!

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2009 Tax Benefits

for Capital Equipment Purchases
 

For small business owners, the clock is ticking on some favorable tax incentives to buy equipment or software. The federal income tax perks for doing so in 2009 are better than ever. 

Under Internal Revenue Code Section 179 depreciation provisions, for tax years beginning in 2009, small businesses can potentially deduct up to $250,000 of purchased (not leased) equipment and software as soon as these items are put to work.

Both new and used assets are eligible.

Here's an example of how a $300,000 purchase breaks down...

Section 179 Write-Off Amount: $ 250,000.00
50% Bonus Depreciation: $ 25,000.00
Regular 1st Yr Depreciation: $ 5,000.00
Total First Year Deduction: $ 280,000.00
Cash Savings on Purchase: $ 98,000.00
 

(Assuming a 35% Tax Bracket)

Lowered Cost of Equipment: $ 202,000.00

Here are a few things you need to know...

 
C Corporations – These businesses cannot claim a Section 179 deduction that would create or increase a tax loss for the year. The deduction is limited to the amount of corporate taxable income before the deduction.

Sole Proprietorship, Partnership, LLC, or S Corporations – Section 179 deductions are passed through to the owners and written off on their personal Form 1040. Individuals can not claim Section 179 deductions that would create or increase an overall business tax loss on Form 1040.

Temporary Bonus Depreciation Break - A significant tax break is available for most new (not used) business equipment and software and some leasehold improvements that are purchased (not leased) and put into use by Dec. 31. For these assets, a small business can generally claim first-year bonus depreciation deductions equal to 50% of the cost that’s left over after subtracting Section 179 deductions.

Both Section 179 deductions and bonus depreciation write-offs can be used to create or increase an overall business tax loss for the year -- which can create or increase a net operating loss (NOL) for the year.

Check with your accountant for the specific details of IRS Section 179, then contact Chesapeake for help implementing your purchase plan: (800) 787-4848 or jnolte@chesapeaketelephone.com.

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Toshiba announces Strata CIX integration with Microsoft Office 

Toshiba and Microsoft voice integration means you can now use the award winning and reliable Strata CIX with your Microsoft applications for telephony activity.

Improve your user experience with better tools for managing communication and collaboration, boost employee productivity and reduce company operating costs.

You can exploit Microsoft Office System Integration. For example, Click to Dial service and user telephony presence status is available from within Microsoft Office and Outlook applications.

Toshiba Remote Call Control enables you to also perform several useful communication functions from the OCS client application -
Microsoft Office Communicator 2007 R2.  Strata CIX users in your Office Communicator contacts are also added to the OCS to offer enhanced presence. For example, if one of your contacts is talking on the telephone, then his or her presence status will be set to “In a call” with the icon color red.

The Microsoft OCS can communicate with all models of the Strata CIX systems. Users are able to make and receive calls via Strata CIX telephones and access other telephony features directly from the Office Communicator application, such as hold and transfer.

Bring your business processes, team and workgroup collaboration to a new level. Chesapeake experts are ready to help you maximize your investments in Strata CIX and Microsoft applications. Contact us today to get more information and details: (800) 787-4848 or jnolte@chesapeaketelephone.com.

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Attn. Education, Gov’t. & Non-Profits:
Mitel wins nationwide ‘No bid’ contract for 28,000+ agencies

The National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) has awarded Mitel with an exclusive telecommunications vendor contract, which gives NJPA's 28,000+ municipal agencies the ability to purchase Mitel Unified Communications Solutions without going to tender.

After a competitive bid, Mitel won the contract based on product quality, customer service, pricing, and overall market leadership to become the first telecom vendor available through the NJPA.

The NJPA is a municipal contracting government agency that serves all education, government, and non-profit agencies across the United States. The NJPA solicits, establishes, and facilitates purchasing contracts on behalf of its member agencies without having to go through the timely and costly procurement process.

Just one more reason to go with Chesapeake Telephone Systems and Mitel for all of your communication needs… Call us today to learn more at (800) 787-4848 or jnolte@chesapeaketelephone.com.

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