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Hello, Website Visitor. Here are your articles for April 23, 2008.
IT INSIGHTS - Are You Sick Of Spam?

Many of our clients have indicated they are frustrated with the large quantity of anonymous e-mails they receive in their inboxes. The good news is there is something you can do about the proliferation of this spam.

Director of Information Technology Services Chip Hayden suggests a solution in the reprint of this Full Article.

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Tax Freedom Day Arrives Early

 
Tax Freedom Day 2008 is today, April 23, three days earlier than 2007's Tax Freedom Day, which fell on April 26. This annual announcement from the Tax Foundation tells us how many days we have to work each year in order to pay federal taxes.

Stimulus rebates and a projection of slow growth in 2008 are the main reasons for the earlier date, according to the nonpartisan Tax Foundation as noted in the Full Article.

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QuickBooks for Advanced Users and Non-Profits set in May

 
Registration continues for our May "QuickBooks Can!" seminars planned by our ProAdvisors, Lisa Furr and Adam Cusumano. These sessions are for experienced users and those who work for Not-For-Profit organizations.

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Not-for-Profits: Involved in Prohibited Activities?

It's election season again, and there are issues that could affect not-for-profit organizations for better... or worse. Some organizations may try to influence voters by running media ads or endorsing candidates.

Do these actions fall into the category of prohibited political activities? If so, an organization could lose its tax-exempt status. Here are some guidelines.

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Tax History Quiz

 
Q. In the 1930s, there were many ideas on how to solve the problems of the Great Depression, including a "Share Our Wealth" plan from one U.S. Senator.

This radical plan would increase the taxes of wealthy people, only allow them a limited personal fortune, and redistribute the money to the poor. Who was the senator?

a. Robert F. Wagner
b. Huey P. Long
c. Daniel Patrick Moynihan
d. Strom Thurmond

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COMMUNITY SERVICE - York Revolution Tickets Available at No Charge

The York County Industrial Development Authority (YCIDA) is providing up to 100 lawn tickets per York Revolution game at no charge to youth groups, groups with disabilities, senior citizen groups, charitable organizations, civic organizations, or other similar groups or organizations.  

The application link is available in the Full Article. 



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Get out the paper shredder!
If you met the April 15 deadline and filed your tax return last week, you can clear away some of the paperwork cluttering up your files. But save essential records that can protect you during an IRS audit -- or help you collect a future refund. Click "Full Article" for a handy reference guide to the business and personal tax records you need to retain -- and how long you need to keep them.
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Paper business cards still hold sway in most business relationships, but you can put your entire sales presentation in the palm of a customer's hand with a CD or digital business card. Here's how this marketing tool can help get your message out.
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Top-notch customer relations
keep your business flourishing. Take a tip from the world's great hotels and have a manager skilled in the three C's of extraordinary service. Click "Full Article" to find out what they are, along with some tips that will make your clientele return time and time again.
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GE to Sell Appliances Unit
newser.com - Thu, 15 May 2008 00:46:00 GMT

Expect Higher Natural Gas Bills Starting This Summer
citynews.ca - Thu, 15 May 2008 00:45:20 GMT

Delta/Northwest merger seen likely to be approved
news.yahoo.com - Thu, 15 May 2008 00:44:47 GMT

Report says GE set to auction appliance business
chron.com - Thu, 15 May 2008 00:42:30 GMT

USC, Los Angeles Coliseum sign lease
sfgate.com - Thu, 15 May 2008 00:38:38 GMT


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