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Economic Crisis

Is the U.S. economy on the rebound? The news is mixed. See below for updated information on stock prices, home sales, unemployment figures, and other economic data.

 

 

In the News:

 

Does your business qualify for the Small Business Health Care Credit? Use our worksheet to find out.

 

Stocks dip ahead of quarterly reports

 

Bernanke: $40B in small biz loans disappears

 

Compare Columbia, MO to Money's list of America's best small cities

 

Midway USA wins Baldrige Award

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

News

 

Williams-Keepers LLC welcomes new associate
Williams-Keepers LLC welcomes Jessica L. Trimble to its staff. (More...)

 

First-time Homebuyer Credit Closing Deadline Extended to September 30
First-time homebuyers who met the April 30 deadline for entering into a contract for the purchase of a home now have until September 30, 2010, to close on the contract in order to qualify for a tax credit. (More...)

 

IRS sending comprehensive 401(k) questionnaire to 1,200 employers
The Internal Revenue Service's Employee Plans Compliance Unit (EPCU) is sending a letter and instructions to a random sampling of 1,200 employers that sponsor 401(k) plans and asking them to complete a comprehensive 401(k) Compliance Check Questionnaire. The letter indicates failure to respond or provide complete information will result in further action or examination of the plan. (More...)

 

COBRA subsidy expanded again under CEA
Workers who lose their jobs in the months of April and May 2010 might be eligible for the COBRA subsidy, under a new law recently signed by President Obama. (More...)

 

HIRE Act of 2010 contains tax incentives for businesses
The HIRE Act of 2010 includes tax incentives for employers, including a payroll tax "holiday," and an extension of the $250,000 threshold for small business expensing. (More...)

 

Essentials - Winter 2010
This edition of essentials outlines the requirements of the FTC's Red Flags Rule, which takes effect June 1 and will apply to many NFP organizations. (More...)

 

Save taxes by saving for retirement
Even though it's 2010, taxpayers can reduce their 2009 tax bill by taking timely action on retirement plan and IRA contributions. (More...)

 

21 associates earn promotions for 2010
WK Managing Member Russ Starr, CPA announced today that 21 of the firm's associates earned promotions effective January 1. (More...)

 

Perspectives - Winter 2010
This issue features an article on the tax treatment of husband / wife LLCs and a summary of the new law that expands and extends the COBRA subsidy. (More...)

 

2010 Haiti Relief Contributions Allowed on 2009 Tax Returns
A new law recently signed by President Obama allows donors who make charitable contributions to aid Haiti earthquake victims before March 1 to elect to accelerate the income tax deduction to their 2009 return. (More...)

 

Gamble joins Williams-Keepers LLC's ownership group
Williams-Keepers LLC Managing Member Russ Starr, CPA announced today that John D. Gamble, CPA, joined the firm’s ownership group on January 1, 2010. (More...)

 

COBRA subsidy expanded and extended
President Obama recently signed a law that includes provisions related to COBRA insurance. The law takes effect immediately and includes some new notification requirements that employers should note. (More...)

 

Anderson named RJFS branch manager
Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. recently named financial advisor Cathy M. Anderson, WMS, the branch manager of its office at 2005 West Broadway, Suite 100, in Columbia. (More...)

 

Cash for Clunkers vouchers excluded from income
Taxpayers who took advantage of the "Cash for Clunkers" program should be aware that the $3,500 and $4,500 vouchers will not be regarded as income for state or federal tax purposes. (More...)