Category Archives: 04 – April 2011

Does Your Will Control?

It is vital that everyone have a will, regardless if you are 30 years old or 75 years old. Wills are not just for senior citizens. However, you need to be aware that your will may not be the controlling … Continue reading

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Congress Repeals Expanded 1099 Reporting Requirements

In a vote earlier this month, the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly voted to repeal the expanded 1099 information reporting requirements that were included as part of the health care reform legislation passed in 2010. Several previous attempts to repeal this provision … Continue reading

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Reporting Health Insurance Costs on the Form W-2

Many have expressed concerns about a provision in the massive healthcare legislation which required the cost of health insurance coverage to be reported on each employee’s Form W-2. Most of the concerns centered around the potential taxability of health coverage … Continue reading

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Eight Tips for Deducting Charitable Contributions

It is April – and it is tax month! If you have not yet filed your tax return, here are eight tips offered by the Internal Revenue Service concerning charitable contributions. As you know, charitable contributions made to a qualified … Continue reading

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