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Key Elements of the Recent Tax Relief Legislation
December 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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New Federal Reporting Requirements
September 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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Small Businesses Closely Watching Tax Cut Debate
September 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment
David Lightman writes in McClatchy Newspapers that Lonny and Robin Kocina started their business in the laundry room of their house more than 20 years ago, and they now employ about 45 people. However, they worry that … [Read more...]
Pieces of the Puzzle: A Guide to Successful Asset Protection
June 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment
It’s estimated that 70% of family businesses in the U.S. fail after ownership is transferred from one generation to the next. Historically, Dunkin’ Donuts has attracted operators whose aim is always to pass the … [Read more...]
Cost Segregation Makes Sense for Remodels
June 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Due to the state of the economy in 2009, Dunkin’ Brands gave franchise owners a pass on their 10-year remodel obligations, but now franchise owners who were due to remodel last year or are due this year, by and large, … [Read more...]
Can a VAT Tax Solve the Nation’s Fiscal Problems?
May 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Karen Hube, reports in The Fiscal Times that desperate times call for desperate measures. So goes the argument for what could be, after health care reform, the next most politically divisive proposal to come out of the … [Read more...]
New IFA Publication Helps Franchisees and Franchisors Plan for the Future
May 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
A new publication produced by the International Franchise Association Franchise Relations Committee provides an important blueprint for establishing a succession plan and ownership transfer for franchise business … [Read more...]
New hires complete new Form W-11 to qualify employers for HIRE Act tax breaks
April 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment
IRS has released Form W-11, Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act Employee Affidavit. Newly hired, but formerly unemployed, workers must sign this form (or its equivalent) in order for their new employers to … [Read more...]
IRS Announces New Voluntary Worker Classification Settlement Program
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