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Hi, Website Guest. Welcome to the May 28, 2008 edition of KAF e-Resource
International Tax: Report Foreign Account Holdings

The IRS has stepped up its efforts to find business and individual taxpayers who don’t report the accounts they hold in foreign financial institutions. The deadline for filing the form (if you meet certain requirements) is coming up on Monday, June 30, 2008. Failing to comply can result in stiff civil or criminal penalties under the Bank Secrecy Act. Click “Full Article” for reporting details.

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Estate Planning Opportunities in Today's Environment

The current low interest rate environment may lead to various estate and gift tax planning opportunities for affluent individuals. If you are interested in transferring wealth to your children, grandchildren or other beneficiaries, check out these six techniques that may help you and your beneficiaries profit from historically low interest rates and depressed stock values. We'll also tell you about a surprising new IRS ruling that gives more latitude to taxpayers setting up irrevocable trusts.

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Should You Cut Marketing Costs in a Tough Economy?

Postage rates increased recently -- for the second time in 12 months. Higher mailing costs, along with other financial pressures, may cause companies to cut back on marketing. But this is actually a good time time to increase your efforts. Here are four strategies to help your business survive and thrive in today's tough economy.

 How much did it cost to mail a letter 75 years ago? Click "Full Article" to see rates through the years.



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Top 10 List of Recommended Government Reforms

Environmental issues top this year's Top 10 list of federal regulations that need reform, although the compilation does include a home office tax item. The Small Business Administration composes the list annually in an attempt to trim the burden of government rules on mall businesses. Click "Full Article" for the complete list and to learn how to track progress on the proposed changes.

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The profit mentality at your company can make or break your business. Take a cue from GE's recent decision to sell or spin off its 100-year-old appliance division. GE's history illustrates a culture of constant change -- selling and buying various businesses with the ever-present goal of boosting profitability. Here are some tips on how to develop an attitude that can help your company maintain high-margin sales and solid profits.
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When dividing assets in a divorce case, a valuator must determine the value of any goodwill in a business. Take a look at one court case involving a medical practice that addressed the subject.
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There is a pool of promising people who might be willing to work for your company for free. But is it wise to bring in unpaid interns? Only if you comply with the requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Here are the details.
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When shopping around for a bank loan, you may be able to sweeten the terms so they meet your company's cash flow needs. Here's a banking secret that could help your company if you know what to ask for.
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Unsinkable economic ship? One lookout saw this iceberg coming
thenewstribune.com - Sun, 12 Oct 2008 15:31:19 GMT

 France to create agency for capitalizing banks: report
marketwatch.com - Sun, 12 Oct 2008 15:28:00 GMT

 Efforts on global warming chilled by economic woes
wtopnews.com - Sun, 12 Oct 2008 15:27:19 GMT

 UAE facing second-round effects of faster inflation, Central Bank Governor says
gulfnews.com - Sun, 12 Oct 2008 15:00:24 GMT

 A chat with CIA chief-turned-venture capitalist R. James Woolsey
mercurynews.com - Sun, 12 Oct 2008 14:53:44 GMT
 
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