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Small Business Federal Resource Seminar hosted by Congresswoman Melissa Bean

The McHenry County EDC invites you to attend a Small Business Federal Resources Seminar hosted by Congresswoman Melissa Bean on Monday, June 7th from 7:30 to 11 AM at the McHenry County College, Conference Center, Building B, 8900 U.S. 14, Crystal … Continue reading

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S Corporation Owners May Pay Higher Self Employment Taxes

The chairmen of the House and Senate tax-writing committees today released a summary of “H.R. 4213,” also called “The American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010.” It is considered an extenders bill because it extends some favorable tax provisions due to expire this year. However there is one item tucked away in this bill is something that could affect owners of small (3 or fewer employees) S corporations engaged in a professional service business. Continue reading

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New bill would limit employment tax relief on misclassified workers

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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IRS Warns of New ID Theft Scams

The Internal Revenue Service reminds consumers to avoid identity theft scams that use the IRS name, logo or Web site in an attempt to convince taxpayers that the scam is a genuine communication from the IRS. Scammers may use other … Continue reading

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The Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) details

President Obama will sign into law a program NHTSA is calling the Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS). This is a government program that helps you purchase a new, more fuel efficient vehicle when you trade in a less fuel efficient … Continue reading

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Well, tried moving the old blog to the smt-associates.com website and things didn’t go as planned.  Looks like I might be starting over. Print PDF

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Illinois Manufacturer’s Purchase Credit Filing Deadline June 30, 2009

The Illinois Manufacturer’s Purchase Credit (MPC) is a special tax credit not found on your normal corporate income tax return.  If you are a manufacturer or producer of graphic arts and purchased tax-exempt manufacturing or graphic arts machinery and equipment … Continue reading

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