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Can You Shield Work Papers From the IRS?

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?  

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Free Up Cash in a Weak Economy

In this tough economy, your company needs to generate cash and hold onto it as long as possible. That means maximizing cash flows from daily operations. Here are some suggestions on how to get your customers to pay faster while stretching out the time your organization takes to pay it bills.

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Law is Far Reaching

The Sarbanes Oxley Act is primarily aimed
at publicly traded companies. But privately held firms are finding that they're also affected by the law — both directly and indirectly. Click Full Article to learn how.

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Beginning next year, there's a new opportunity for high income taxpayers. That's when the current income limit for converting a traditional IRA to a Roth account will be eliminated. Here's a rundown of the 2009 and 2010 rules, along with some steps you can take now to get ready for this tax-saving opportunity.
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Only under certain circumstances can your company ban employees from speaking foreign languages at work. In general, a company's English-only policy is likely to stand up to scrutiny if it serves a legitimate business need. Here are some rules to ensure you fall within EEOC guidelines, along with some relevant court cases that illustrate how employers should handle this issue.
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Bank Lender. Now that's a title that can cause anxiety for many business owners, particularly when it's time to borrow money. But in many cases, you simply need to understand the lending process and be prepared. Click "Full Article" for an insider's guide that can help level the playing field.
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Why You Should Make Privacy a Priority
inc.com - Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:42:51 GMT

CF finally nabs Terra after Yara walks
ibtimes.com - Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:27:16 GMT

Childress testifies at Williamses' drug lawsuit
sfgate.com - Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:16:27 GMT

Budweiser vs. Bunwiper
stltoday.com - Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:16:20 GMT

Health care: Going from broken to broke
cnn.com - Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:16:16 GMT



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