| Hi, CPA. Here are your Articles for September 10, 2009. |
| Can You Shield Work Papers From the IRS? |
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 A recent court decision involving tax-related work papers has many company officials worried about how much information they must share with federal and state tax authorities. A federal appeals court ruled that the IRS could have access to internal documents created by a defense contracting firm to help determine whether its tax calculations would survive an IRS audit. Does this mean the IRS can now demand not just receipts and documents used to support your company's tax returns but all papers related to your filing strategies? Click "Full Article" below and Bob Peare will provide details. Copyright © 2009
Robert S. Peare, CPA, Director |
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| Swine Flu May Soon Disrupt Workplaces |
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 A swine flu pandemic is spreading through the world. In response, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is advising employers to "plan for an influenza outbreak this fall and winter and be ready to implement strategies to protect their workforce while ensuring continuity of operations." With children back in school, conditions are ripe for a potential breakout of pandemic proportions. Here are answers to your flu questions, as well as a dozen steps you can take to help prepare for the impact at your workplace.
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| Valuing Savings Bonds |
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 The IRS has ruled that estates can't discount Series E Bonds because of a lack of marketability or the taxes due on accrued interest. Click "Full Article" for an explanation of the agency's Technical Advice Memorandum on the issue and how it might affect your estate valuations.
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| Free Speech Limits in the Workplace |
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 An employee's exercise of "free speech" at work can cause conflict and legal problems. Many employees believe they have an unfettered right to free speech, guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. But as one court case illustrates, it simply isn't true. Click "Full Article" for some advice on what companies can do when one employee's free speech is offensive or damaging to others.
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| Keep Your Company Safe From Employee Thieves |
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 Employee theft is a serious threat to every business, with the average amount stolen ranging as high as $1,000 a year per employee. In fact, one study shows that 38 percent of employees have already stolen something and one-third say they would steal if they could get away with it. Learn how to protect your company with these simple steps.
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