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The Worker, Retiree, and Employer Recovery Act of 2008 Suspends Mandatory Withdrawal Rules for 2009, Provides PPA Technical Corrections and Freezes Some Contribution Requirements
On December 23, former President Bush signed into law the Worker, Retiree, and Employer Recovery Act of 2008 (WRERA 2008). WRERA 2008 provides a number…
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Charitable Gifts By IRAs Under the Emergengy Economic Stabilization Act of 2008
Congress recently enacted and the President signed into law the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. Among other things, this new legislation included the extension of…
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Increase in Annual Gift Tax Exemption
Effective January 1, 2009, the annual gift tax exclusion will increase from $12,000 to $13,000. That amount doubles to $26,000 if the spouse joins in the…
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Important Protections When Using a Payroll Agent
We recommend that any of our clients using payroll agents protect themselves, because the IRS has taken the position that a business is on the…
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A Silver Lining in Decreasing Values
We are all disappointed and discouraged by the ongoing turmoil in the financial markets and the loss of value in our own investment portfolios. But we…
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Revised Form I-9
The Department of Homeland Security has updated its Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9. All employers are responsible for completion and retention of Form I-9 for…
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ILTSs as an Estate Planning Tool
An “ILIT” is an irrevocable trust which is created for the purpose of owning a life insurance policy. The primary goal of an ILIT is to…
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