Category Archives: Tax legislation

For Many Small Businesses, Fall Filing Deadline Looms for Special Refund Claims

Posted on August 14, 2009 by Steve

IRS has issued a news release to remind eligible small businesses (ESBs) that time may be running out for them to elect a longer net operating loss (NOL) carryback under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA, P.L. … Continue reading →

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New bill would limit employment tax relief on misclassified workers

Posted on August 13, 2009 by Steve

In another example of the intention by Congress and the IRS to crackdown on misclassification of workers as independent contractors, Rep. James McDermott (D-Wa) introduced legislation that would make it more difficult for employers to receive protection from a potentially … Continue reading →

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Health Bill Would Hit Small Business

Posted on July 15, 2009 by Steve

Part of a new health-care bill introduced this week includes a provision requiring businesses with over $250,000 in payroll to provide insurance to its employees or pay a penalty of up to 8% of payroll.  As I’m sure most small business … Continue reading →

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House-passed “cash for clunkers” bill features tax-free up-to-$4,500 vouchers

Posted on June 18, 2009 by Steve

Late on June 16, the House of Representatives by a vote of 226–202 passed H.R. 2346, the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2009. Title XIII of H.R. 2346, the “Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Act” (colloquially known as the “cash … Continue reading →

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