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3 tricky benefits scenarios – did these companies handle them correctly?


July 23, 2010 by Jennifer Azara
Posted in: Benefits, Healthcare, IRS, Management issues, Special Report

Fact: Benefits are surpassing salaries as the most important perk to employees.  But did these companies step out of line to enforce their benefits policies?

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Healthcare reform: What IRS wants you to do first


May 21, 2010 by Jennifer Azara
Posted in: Benefits, Government, Healthcare, IRS, Special Report

Still sorting out what the new health law means to your company? Here are two actions you’ll need to take pronto.

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Collecting your share of the health reform tax credit


April 26, 2010 by Jared Bilski
Posted in: Communication tips, Healthcare, IRS, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views, Management issues

Wondering whether or not your firm qualifies for part (or all) of the small business tax credit that’s part of the healthcare reform bill? Look no further than the IRS.

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Family pet moving and other ridiculous (legal) tax deductions


April 16, 2010 by Jared Bilski
Posted in: Government, IRS, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views, Lighter-side, Uncategorized

It’s tax time. That means scores of people are pleading their case for insane tax write-offs — some of which actually get OK’d.

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Ohio man keeps bank from taking his home … by destroying it


March 26, 2010 by Jared Bilski
Posted in: IRS, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views, Lighter-side

When his bank began foreclosure proceedings on the remaining $160,000 on his mortgage, Terry Hoskins offered the bank a $170,000 buyout. When the bank refused, he came up with a compromise.

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IRS lowers(!) mileage rate: Brace for the backlash


December 11, 2009 by Jennifer Azara
Posted in: Communication tips, IRS, Management issues, Special Report, Tax compliance

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Start passing out the straws. Whoever draws the short one gets to tell employees how much less you’ll be reimbursing them for every business mile they drive.

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Feds new per-diem rates are in effect


October 16, 2009 by Jared Bilski
Posted in: Communication tips, Government, IRS, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views, Management issues

If your firm relies on per-diems when it comes to business travel, you’ll want to take a look at FY’10 per-diem rates and make some adjustments.

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Obama’s new changes for your retirement plan


October 2, 2009 by Jennifer Azara
Posted in: Benefits, Communication tips, Government, IRS, Management issues, Special Report

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Of course, everyone thinks it’s a smart idea for people to save for their golden years. But now your company’s going to have to take a much more active role in getting them to do it!

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Coming this November: More IRS surprise audits


July 14, 2009 by Jared Bilski
Posted in: Communication tips, Government, IRS, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views, Management issues, Tax compliance

Tell your A/P staff to be ready. Starting this November, the Service is planning the first of the 6,000 random employment tax audits that it will perform over the next three years. 

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IRS provides incentives for getting low-income employees into your 401(k)


December 30, 2008 by Jennifer Azara
Posted in: Communication tips, Government, IRS, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views, Management issues

It can be a particular challenge to get employees with small paychecks to participate in a retirement plan. This tax credit may help.

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