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July 2010 Newsletter

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  • Tax Benefits from the new HIRE Act
  • New Tax Laws for Sub-S Corporations
  • PA Educational Improvement Tax Credit

June 2010 Newsletter

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  • Career Opportunity Grants for LV Employers
  • Deducting Job-Hunting Expenses
  • the new Medicare surtax

May 2010 Newsletter

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  • Pennsylvania Tax Amnesty
  • HIRE Act Updates
  • COBRA eligibility

April 2010 Newsletter

Click on the link below to find information on:

  • The new HIRE Act
  • Tracking the status of your IRS refund
  • First-Time Homebuyer Credit

March 2010 Newsletter

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  • Individual Tax Return Audits
  • Frivolous Tax Arguments
  • Donations for Haitian Relief Efforts

February 2010 Newsletter

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  • Social Security Updates
  • PA Sales Tax Updates
  • Roth IRA Conversions

January 2010 Newsletter

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  • Tax Breaks on New Car Purchases
  • Solar Energy Tax Credits
  • 2010 Mileage Rate Changes

December 2009 Newsletter

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  • Charitable Giving
  • Late Filing Fine Increases
  • Extension of First-Time Home Buyers' Credit
  • Tax Incentives for Energy Saving Home Improvements

November 2009 Newsletter

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  • Independent contractors vs. Employees
  • First-Time Homebuyers Credit
  • Managing Your Time During the Workday

October 2009 Newsletter

Check out this month's newsletter for information on:

  • Keeping Good Records
  • Fake IRS Email Scams
  • IRS Video & Audio Products\

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September 2009 Newsletter

Click on the link below to learn more about these timely topics:

  • Out-of-State Excise Taxes
  • Gambling Winnings & Losses
  • Credit Card Processing in Accounting Software

August 2009 Newsletter

Click on the link below to learn more about these timely topics:

  • Mini-COBRA
  • HICPA License Numbers
  • Tools to help log mileage

July 2009 Newsletter

Here's a sneak peek at what's inside this month's edition:

  • HICPA Legislation and Registration Requirements
  • Wacky Tax Deductions
  • Building a Budget

Enjoy these and other timely topics!

June 2009 Newsletter

Check out these hot topics in this month's newsletter:

  • Energy Tax Credit Incentives
  • Minimum Wage Increase
  • Online Retirement Application

May 2009 Newsletter

Highlights in this month's issue include:

  • Employment Tax Return Audits
  • Roth IRA Conversions
  • Pennsylvania Unclaimed Property

April 2009 Newsletter

Here are some highlights of this issue:

- Gambling Winnings

- Important Points about Tax Penalties

- IRS Enforcement via Audits

March 2009 Newsletter

We hope you enjoy our updated newsletter format!

IN THIS ISSUE:

  • New stimulus plan details
  • Waiving '09 IRA Distributions
  • Reporting Gambling Winnings/Losses

February 2009 Newsletter
Required Minimum Distributions, Charitable Contributions, Annual Corporate Minutes...

January 2009 Newsletter
2009 Mileage Rates, Cancellation of Debt, Allentown Local Tax Collection

December 2008 Newsletter
PA Unemployment Compensation, Wash Sales, Long-Term Care Insurance...

November 2008 Newsletter
Issuing 1099's, PA Smoking Ban, Home Office Deduction...

October 2008 Newsletter
Charitable Contribution Substantiation, Property Tax Deduction for Non-itemizers...

September 2008 Newsletter
First-time Homebuyer Tax Credit, Converting Vacation Homes to Primary Residence...

August 2008 Newsletter
Business Budgeting, Tax Credit for Day Camp...

July 2008 Newsletter
New Mileage Reimbursement, Home Mortgage Interest Deductions...

June 2008 Newsletter
Minimum Wage Changes, Economic Stimulus Rebate...

May 2008 Newsletter
Long-term care insurance, new postage rates, Use Tax...

April 2008 Newsletter
Bad Check Restitution Program, Economic Stimulus Package, ...

March 2008 Newsletter
Bank Reconciliations, Federal Tax Rebates...

February 2008 Newsletter
EFTPS Mandate Letters, Tax Mistakes During Divorce...

January 2008 Newsletter
Unemployment Compensation Contributions, Mileage Rate Changes...

December 2007 Newsletter
Unclaimed Refund Checks, Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT)...

November 2007 Newsletter
Labor-Law posters, Mortgage Insurance...

October 2007 Newsletter
Data Sharing, Child & Dependent Care....

September 2007 Newsletter
New Congressional Tax Laws, Handling confidential employee information...

August 2007 Newsletter
Gambling Winnings & Losses, Home Office Deductions...

July 2007 Newsletter
New tax incentives, independent contractors, bookkeeping software...

June 2007 Newsletter
Reducing workers' comp costs, overtime vs. hourly wages....

May 2007 Newsletter
Independent Contractors, Computer Security...

April 2007 Newsletter
Tracking Use Tax, Federal Employment Tax Returns, Individual Tax Extensions...

March 2007 Newsletter
Setting up Peachtree transactions, proof for deductions...

February 2007 Newsletter
Protecting your child from identity theft, computerized bookkeeping tips ...

January 2007 Newsletter
Minimum Wage Increase, New Energy Tax Credits...