3rd Quarter, 2010
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IRS Activities and Developments
By Bryan Valencia, Tax Partner, HoustonDuring the past several months, the government has issued a number of reports and statements regarding items having tax significance that will be focused on in the near future. These items include: Read more >>> Legislative Activity
By Greg Dickey, CPA, Tax Partner, DenverOnce Congress resumed after Easter recess, its members were faced with a number of difficult tax issues, including tax extenders, estate tax, job stimulus legislation and expiring Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 (EGTRRA) tax cuts. Here is a brief overview of the highlights. Read more >>> Retirement Planning Considerations and an Update
By Mira J. Finé, CPA, National Director of Tax OperationsA topic on the mind of many retiring workers is whether to leave money in a former employer’s 401(k) plan, or roll it over to an IRA. A number of employers have not permitted former workers to roll over funds until the funds have been in a plan for a number of years. Employers are also severely limiting the number of investment options available to present and former workers. Read more >>> Summer and Beyond - Hiring Family Members
By Alison Dunnebecke, CPA, Tax Partner, DenverHistorically, summer has been an excellent time to hire your children. It is good for the child and there are benefits for parents and the parent's business as well. Also, the new HIRE Act contains benefits for hiring an individual's spouse. This article will highlight the current benefits of hiring family members. Read more >>> |
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This summer brings new legislation on everything from health care to hiring family members. The IRS has been very active, with plans to continue to react to the myriad new legislation being passed. On the legislation front, there has been legislation ranging from estate tax to job stimulus. Next, we examine some situations to either remain with your employer for retirement planning, or convert to an IRA. Finally, we examine how the HIRE act affects hiring family members. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.