On December 26, 2007, President Bush signed into law some much-needed tax relief involving the alternative minimum tax (AMT). The new tax legislation increases the exemption amounts for tax filers across-the-board and will save an estimated 23 million people from paying AMT for the 2007 tax year. Here are the details.

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Before adjourning for the year, Congress passed new laws that will have a tax impact on many individual and business taxpayers. Click "Full Article" for details about the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act, which was signed into law by President Bush on December 20, 2007. In addition to helping homeowners caught in the sub-prime mortgage crisis, the wide-ranging law affects surviving spouses who want to sell their homes, real estate investors and more.

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Here are some important tax figures for the upcoming year, including the Social Security wage base, qualified retirement plan and IRA contribution limits, driving deductions, allowable business write-off amounts and more. Copy this chart and keep it handy to assist you in planning for 2008.
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Mergers and acquisitions don't happen as often among not-for-profit organizations as they do in the for-profit world. But when they do, a number of risks can arise. Here is a rundown of some of the issues involved, as well as guidelines the Financial Accounting Standards Board recommends when not-for-profits combine forces.
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Without a drug policy your company could inadvertently become the "employer of choice" for drug abusers who can't get jobs at businesses with formal testing procedures. Here are important facts about drug testing, along with some resources if you're interested in setting up a program.
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If new equipment is on your agenda, step back a bit before you decide that owning the gear is the way to go. There's an alternative that might fit your company's circumstances and help conserve cash. Read the "Full Article" for the benefits of leasing.
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