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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.
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News
Williams-Keepers LLC welcomes Jessica L. Trimble to its staff. (More...)
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...)
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...)
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...)
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...)
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...)
Even though it's 2010, taxpayers can reduce their 2009 tax bill by taking timely action on retirement plan and IRA contributions. (More...)
WK Managing Member Russ Starr, CPA announced today that 21 of the firm's associates earned promotions effective January 1. (More...)
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...)
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...)
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.
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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...)
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...)
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.
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