| Hi, Joe. Here are your Articles for December 31, 2008. |
| Can You Deduct College Savings Plan Losses? |
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 With the current state of the stock market, many parents and grandparents who have been funding tax-favored Section 529 college plans have seen the account values drop substantially in recent months. Are these losses deductible on your tax return? Click "Full Article" and Bob Peare will detail some surprising tax implications and other considerations for college saving in today's economy.
Robert S. Peare, CPA, Director
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| Don't Let Trade Secrets Leave with Employees |
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 Desperate times can sometimes result in desperate measures. During an economic downturn, the pressure to generate revenue can be great. Economic espionage can result when employees are forced to come up with the next big idea or they have financial difficulties. Economic espionage is defined as the theft or misappropriation of trade secrets. It's just one type of criminal activity companies should be on the lookout for during the current recession. Here are the details of two cases, along with some lessons for all businesses.
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| Be Careful When Setting up a Language Policy |
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 Only under certain circumstances can your company ban employees from speaking foreign languages at work. In general, a company's English-only policy is likely to stand up to scrutiny if it serves a legitimate business need. Here are some rules to ensure you fall within EEOC guidelines, along with some relevant court cases that illustrate how employers should handle this issue.
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| Need a Loan? Here's an Essential Checklist |
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 Cinching a significant cash infusion for your company requires a carefully laid out plan. Click "Full Article" for a checklist of the items you need to create a dynamic financing package you can bring to your lender that will help boost your chances of walking away a happy borrower.
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