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Regulatory Compliance Archive
11/1/2007
Using Credit Reports in Employment
Here are three things every employer should know before conducting credit checks on applicants or employees.
9/1/2007
Proposed Rules on Cafeteria Plans Signal Changes Ahead
7/1/2007
ID Theft: Tips for Businesses
Here are the initial steps to take if sensitive information compiled by your organization is ever compromised.
4/1/2007
Protecting Intellectual Property
Here’s what every business person should know about trademarks, patents, and copyrights.
9/1/2006
Record Retention Guidelines for Businesses
Are you in compliance with the IRS's new computerized recordkeeping rules? Check this handy list to make sure.
11/1/2005
ID Theft: Is Your Workplace Safe?
Identity theft is often an inside job. Here are five ways to start protecting your company’s employee and customer data.
1/1/2005
Check 21 Act Impacts Financial Managers and Auditors
"Check 21”, which took effect October 28, is designed to increase the efficiency of the check processing system utilized in the U.S.
11/1/2004
Reap the Full Benefit of Business Advertising Costs
Take stock of your business advertising expenditures to maximize the benefits for your bottom line.
9/1/2004
Family Limited Partnerships: Should the IRS's Losses be Your Gain?
Recent court cases are good news for family limited partnerships.
7/1/2004
Can I Deduct My Contribution to a Charity for Its Political Activities?
The IRS is on alert this election year for illegal political activities by tax-exempt organizations.
6/1/2004
Imposter Government Web Sites Create Headaches for Internet Users
The explosion of the internet has created a new venue for scam artists.
6/1/2004
So the IRS has Reclassified Your Workers?
The line between employee and independent contractor is often murky and frequently employers misclassify workers. If you misclassify your workers, you are liable for back employment taxes.
6/1/2004
Large IRAs Require Special Tax Planning
Large individual retirement accounts (IRAs) holding $1 million or more in assets could face serious “double tax” consequences. Large IRA assets could be hit hard by federal income tax and estate tax. There are, however, several creative techniques designed to manage the tax risks.
6/1/2004
Tax Aspects of Employee Terminations Shouldn’t be Ignored
Many tax issues arise when an employee leaves, or is terminated, from employment. Here are some considerations that should not be ignored.
5/1/2004
Understanding Your Rights Under the New Health Care Privacy Rules
Everyone in health care is impacted. Physicians, dentists, pharmacists, physical therapists, home health care workers, emergency medical technicians, mental health professionals, hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, insurance companies, Medicare, and Medicaid – all must comply with the new privacy rules. If they don’t, HIPAA authorizes the government to fine them or prosecute them in criminal court.
5/1/2004
Does my Company Have to Offer Domestic Partner Benefits?
On January 1, 2005 California will start requiring employers to offer domestic partner benefits.