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TAX:
The Ups And Downs Of Falling Interest Rates In Tax Planning
Falling interest rates and the current slowdown in the U.S. economy are having a widespread affect on today's economy and individuals' financial resources, from savings accounts to personal loans and credit card debt...Click here to view the complete article.
IRS Won't Back Down On Tough Abandonment Test For Loss Deductions On Worthless Stock
If you want to take a loss deduction for worthless stock, you must be prepared to establish permanent abandonment under final regulations recently issued by the IRS...Click here to view the complete article.
IRS Issues New Rules On The Capitalization Of Tangible Property Costs
The IRS has withdrawn 2006 proposed regulations on the capitalization of payments to acquire, produce or improve tangible property, bowing to strong public reaction...Click here to view the complete article.
Governor, Legislative Leaders Announce Bipartisan Economic Stimulus Package
Governor Ted Strickland, Ohio Senate President Bill Harris and Ohio House Speaker Jon Husted recently announced a $1.57 billion jobs stimulus package that aims to create new jobs while setting the foundation for future economic prosperity...Click here to view the complete article.
TAX TIPS & SAVINGS OPPORTUNITIES:
Reminder...Ohio Quarterly CAT Return Deadline May 12th
Ohio Workers' Compensation Rates Reduced 5%
Governor Strickland Announces Major Workforce Initiative
MANUFACTURING / WHOLESALE-DISTRIBUTION:
Manufacturers: New Ohio Incumbent Workforce Training Program Information
Important Update: As follow-up to our email alert sent on April 14th, the following additional information has been received from the Ohio Department of Development. The Ohio Incumbent Workforce Training Program (IWTP) application process is currently open until April 30, 2009...Click here to view the complete article.
Research Credits – Are You Claiming Them?
Whether you have a separate research and development department, chances are your company regularly engages in research & development (R&D) activities...Click here to view the complete article.
CONSTRUCTION / REAL ESTATE:
Improve Cash Flow With The Energy Efficient Commercial Building Deduction
What if there was a piece of legislation that could improve your cash flow through tax savings? There is — the energy efficient commercial building deduction...Click here to view the complete article.
Construction Update: Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit
In March, Lee Fisher, Lieutenant Governor and Director of the Ohio Department of Development, convened a meeting with developers and preservationists to answer questions about the Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit...Click here to view the complete article.
HEALTH CARE / NOT-FOR-PROFIT:
IRS Issues Draft Instructions for 2008 Form 990
The Internal Revenue Service recently released for public comment the draft instructions to the 2008 Form 990, which is the return most tax-exempt organizations must file annually...Click here to view the complete article.
FIRM NEWS:
Bruner-Cox is Pleased to Sponsor the Business Excellence Awards
BC Managers Participate in Kent State Stark's Certificate of Management Program
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