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APRIL 1, 2008
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IRS on YouTube: Tax agency joins the 21st century If you want to see pop stars committing fashion disasters or politicians falling asleep at receptions, you log onto YouTube. In an innovative approach to making Americans aware of tax rebates, the IRS had joined the YouTube generation. The IRS has produced four 30-second public service announcements with instructions on how to claim tax rebates and clear up any misconceptions about who is eligible. 
IRS personnel and volunteers reach out on 'Super Saturday' In an effort to reach people who don't normally file a tax return but who will need to file for 2007 in order to qualify for the economic stimulus package, the Internal Revenue Service opened 320 offices nationwide on March 29th for "Super Saturday." IRS field assistance personnel also visited nursing homes and similar locations to prepare returns. 
Supreme Court won't hear case that would have required higher retiree benefits The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to review a decision made by the U.S. Court of Appeals in Philadelphia in AARP vs. EEOC that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's rule permitting employers to coordinate their health benefits for retirees with Medicare was "legal and reasonable." The Appeals Court said that "over time, it will likely benefit all retirees."  Small Business NewsSeven ways to avoid becoming a bad bossMost employees experience a bad boss at least once in their career. Many feel they have never really had a good boss. Insensitivity, failure to communicate, and a lack of fairness are the hallmarks of poor supervision. Why is it that good supervisors are hard to find? Firm/State NewsRanking Arizona names Abalos & Associates, PLLC Top Accounting FirmSandy Abalos, managing partner of Abalos & Associates, PLLC, has announced that the firm has been named the number one accounting firm in the state for the sixth consecutive year by Ranking Arizona. The firm will be recognized at the 2nd Annual Best of the Best Awards on Thursday, April 3 at the Camelback Inn Resort & Spa. Student NewsFinancial literacy program launches at Hilbert CollegeBuilding good financial habits and steps to avoid piling up debt will be the focus of a new financial literacy program expected to kick off this fall for Hamburg, NY-based Hilbert College students. Latest NewsBlogs!What have you got to say today?Eva Rosenberg, MBA, EA: Talk to TaxMama Your electronic filing software may not be sending your "Print with Return" notes and statements with the e-filed return. You may have to place your notes in a special form or place in order for your disclosures to be transmitted. Read on for details about specific software.... Linda Cavanaugh, CPA: Plugged In This new Statement was a lot more involved than I thought at first glance. Here is the first installment. FAS 141R - "Business Combinations" - was issued to improve relevance, representational faithfulness and comparability of the information surrounding business combinations.... SubscriptionsUpdate your subscriptions by visiting your profile page and selecting the "My News Wires" link. |
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