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Here are your Articles for July 2, 2008.
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Some small relief for taxpayers during the 2nd half of 2008 to soften skyrocketing gas prices; charitable giving standard mileage rate unchanged


In an attempt to reflect the pain at the pump, the IRS has announced increased standard mileage deduction rates for the business, medical and moving use of automobiles for the second half of 2008.  Unfortunately for charitable expenses, the standard mileage rate remains fixed by statute.  If you have a large SUV getting low gas mileage, these increased rates may not be sufficient.  Maybe you should consider using your actual costs.  Click on Full Article to read more.


By Patrick J. Lavoie, Esq., CPA, MST
     Parent, McLaughlin & Nangle, CPAs



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There has been a flurry of tax changes in recent weeks that may be beneficial to you:

  • Last week, the IRS increased the standard business mileage rate for part of 2008.
  • Despite being vetoed by President Bush, a new Farm Relief Act was finally enacted.
  • Congress passed tax relief provisions for military personnel and their families.

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    Training employees     can be an expensive proposition, but there's a smart way to trim those costs and at the same time gain some valuable insight into your company's operations. Click "Full Article" for tips on creating how-to manuals that really work.
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    Employee theft     costs companies billions of dollars a year - a very serious threat if left unchecked. Every business needs to set up some controls to thwart this type of fraud. Click "Full Article" to learn the simple steps to take that will help protect your company against purloining staff members.
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    JD Wetherspoon FY08 profit down; August like-for-like sales up 1.1%; proposes lower dividend - Update
    rttnews.com - Fri, 5 Sep 2008 09:44:30 GMT

     Prices for new vehicles fall at fastest rate ever, say JPMorgan analysts
    thenewstribune.com - Fri, 5 Sep 2008 09:37:04 GMT

     Govt Slammed Over Fuel 'Disgrace'
    sky.com - Fri, 5 Sep 2008 09:36:03 GMT

     Lehman could move $32 bln of assets to new company: report
    marketwatch.com - Fri, 5 Sep 2008 09:33:24 GMT

     GM plant's future uncertain
    lansingstatejournal.com - Fri, 5 Sep 2008 09:33:14 GMT

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