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Tax Planning
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Posted February 16, 2016
Deductions (Loans/Donations)
pspanThe primary authoritative support concerning the valuation and reporting and recordkeeping of charitable donations is addressed in the Internal Revenue Service -- Publications 526 and 561./span/p p /p
Posted January 27, 2016
Employees
pspanThe Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) entitles eligible employees of covered employers to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons with continuation of group health insurance coverage under the same terms and conditions as if the employee had not taken leave.
Posted January 25, 2016
Business Strategies
pspanPerhaps the most significant transaction faced by any business owner is the sale of his or her business. Inevitably, a variety of factors will play a role both before and after consummating the transaction.
Posted January 22, 2016
Budgeting
pOver the last several years there has been increased popularity and attention given to “leasing” as a financing alternative over the outright purchase alternative when acquiring an automobile./ppThere’s no question that leasing offers some significant benefits over an outright purchase, otherwise it wouldn’t be so popular.
Posted January 19, 2016
Tax Tips
pspanIn our March 2014 newsletter, we provided a discussion entitled “What Are The Chances of Being Audited.” The article focused on the relative possibility of an audit given different levels of income.
Posted December 28, 2015
Employees
pspanFor quite some time, jurisdictions have had laws on the books requiring that employers grant employees sick leave /spanspanwithout/spanspan pay. Mandatory compensation while away for sick leave had never really been an issue.
Posted December 22, 2015
Business Strategies
pWhether the funding is for kick-starting a great idea for a new business or achieving a competitive advantage that will fuel future growth, little else matters as much as having the cash to make your entrepreneurial dreams a living reality./p p /p
Posted December 18, 2015
Employees
pspanThe idea behind “Ban The Box” is simple: it is a campaign seeking to introduce legislation prohibiting potential employers from asking about an applicant’s criminal background until “later” in the hiring process after consideration of an applicant’s qualifications./span/ppspanThe name “Ban The Box” refers to the check box on typical job applic
Posted December 15, 2015
Employees
pThe distinction between treating someone as an employee instead of an independent contractor is significant./p p /p
Posted November 29, 2015

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