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| IRS Imposes New Reporting Requirements on Not-for-Profits |
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| The IRS is paying more attention to not-for-profits following reports of some organizations paying excessive compensation to certain directors, participating in tax shelter schemes and engaging in other improper transactions. As a result, the tax agency has increased the reporting requirements for IRS Form 990, which must be made available to anyone from the general public upon request. Here is a look at the many changes and how they affect organizations. |
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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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| Diabetes in the Workplace |
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The number of Americans diagnosed with diabetes is growing significantly. That means many employers are dealing with the implications in the workplace. Discrimination claims filed by diabetics are also increasing and the EEOC has issued guidance for employers on the problem. Here's a look at the highlights of the federal guidelines, along with some facts about diabetes. |
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| Help for Businesses Struggling With Employee Benefit Costs |
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 The economy is in the doldrums. At many companies, sales and profits are shrinking. Yet the cost of employee benefits keeps on rising. In tough economic times, businesses and individuals look for ways to reduce expenses. For employers, that may mean cutting benefits, especially health care. But there may be affordable ways to provide a nice benefit package. Here are cost-saving ideas, the average benefit costs paid by employers, and some perks offered by other organizations.
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| Dividing Assets, and Tax Bills, in Divorce |
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 Dividing assets in a divorce can involve complex financial issues. This article explains the some of the tax implications of real estate, personal property, investments, business ownership interests, and similar assets -- both before the divorce and after it becomes final.
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