Hi, Website Visitor. Here are your Articles for April 16, 2008.
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The AMT Is Evil
Way back in 1969, some 40 years and a lifetime ago, Congress decided-and rightfully so-that a very small group of incredibly affluent people should join the rest of us and actually have to pay income taxes. Click the full article link below to read more of how the AMT came to fruition and what it has evolved to be...
There are a few very important questions you need to ask yourself as a real estate investor. Have I accumulated a lot of assets?Do I have investment real estate-or liquid assets? Would I like to start gifting some of my hard-earned assets to my children or grandchildren? Would I like to retain control over, or receive an income stream from the assets I transfer? Have I been told by my tax advisor that I may have estate tax "issues" that need to be addressed? Click the full article link below to see what the experts think...
Last Wednesday, more than 20 leaders from architecture and engineering firms gathered in New York for an informative seminar about occupational fraud held by Grassi & Co. and JPMorgan Chase. Click the full article link below to learn more about what was discussed...
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Two employees vie for the same job: One is disabled and asks for the position as a "reasonable accommodation," but the other has several years' more seniority. Who should get the job? Read "Full Article" to see what the Supreme Court said in a similar case and to get some other insights into complying with the complex Americans with Disabilities Act.
Accidents happen. That's a fact. But investigating the causes and establishing a solid safety program can help reduce future accidents. Read the "Full Article" for some tips, along with one factor OSHA examines in its investigations of on-the-job accidents and fatalities.