| Hi, Website Vistor. Here are your Articles for August 27, 2008. |
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| Changes on Tap for Form 5500 Filers |
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| If your company has employee benefit plans, and is required to file IRS Form 5500 annual reports, you must cope with complex new requirements beginning in 2009. Here are some of the highlights of the new rules associated with Form 5500 filing, which informs the federal government about the financial condition, investments, and operations of benefit plans on an annual basis. |
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| Tax Filing Deadlines and News |
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Tax filing responsibilities for many individuals and businesses go beyond the annual springtime deadlines. Here is IRS news and an upcoming deadline:
 Some businesses will have one month less to file federal returns under an IRS change.
If you must make quarterly estimated payments, the next deadline is September 15th. Penalties can be avoided by following certain rules. |
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| Create a Winning IP Management Strategy |
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This summer's Olympic Games shined a spotlight on the protection of intellectual property. Although the Chinese government cracked down on knock-off goods in Beijing during the Games, China is a well-known producer of counterfeit products. The Games provided various lessons about defending your organization's intangible property rights. Read the "Full Article" to see how to involve all parts of your business in this
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| Tax Blueprint for Deducting Demolition Costs |
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Under the tax law, there are no current tax deductions for demolishing a commercial building - for example, if you're tearing it down to replace it with a new one. There may be one way to claim some valuable write-offs for demolition costs. But it requires taking certain steps before the wrecking ball arrives. Click "Full Article for the rules.
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| Limit the Impact of E-Mail in Court |
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 Electronic messages have gained momentum as evidence in corporate litigation. Click "Full Article" for steps you can take to become more vigilant about how your employees use e-mail and help protect your company from the legal pitfalls.
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| Can I Add You to My Biz Buddy List? |
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 Instant Messaging has graduated from toy status to essential business tool and it can save time and money. But there are legal and technological risks that your company may not know about. Here's a rundown on the advantages and disadvantages of IM in businesses today.
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