The recently passed tax legislation is designed to stimulate the economy by providing advanced tax refunds during 2008 to many individual taxpayers and allowing accelerated deductions for certain businesses. The article discusses what individuals have to do to take advantage of the legislation and those who will not benefit from the legislation. Click on Full Article to read more.


By Russell O. Coon, CPA

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In IR-2008-11, the Internal Revenue Service has warned taxpayers to be leery of several current email and telephone scams that use the IRS name. The internet has been a major source for identity theft and scams to steal individuals of money. In addition, the Internal Revenue Service name is well recognized, and as such thieves are using that well known name to scam others of their funds. Click on Full Article to read more.

By Barry N. Chait, Esquire

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By now, you've probably heard about the new federal law that will be providing tax rebates to qualified individuals, beginning in May. But the Economic Stimulus Act also includes valuable new tax breaks for businesses on qualifying equipment and vehicles that they purchase. Click "Full Article" to find out which businesses are eligible, how much they can claim and what type of asse
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Polygraph tests are highly regulated, but they can be used in certain circumstances following very strict standards. Click "Full Article" for a look at the law and what companies need to know before they even suggest a lie detector test.
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If your company slams into some tight times it can be easy to fall behind on bills and creditors might start calling every day asking where their money is. That is not the time to panic -  it's the time to face facts, brace yourself and prepare for some smart negotiating. Click "Full Article" for some tips that could help buy time.
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