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IRS: Consider all tool reimbursement plans taxable


September 3, 2008 by Carol Katarsky
Posted in: Best practices, Fringe benefits, Hiring & training staff, Internal controls, Special report, T&E, Tax compliance

The latest in IRS’ war against tax-avoiding tool reimbursement plans means more work for you — and more money out of your company’s pocket. 

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Who’s looking for another hike in the mileage rate?


August 27, 2008 by Carol Katarsky
Posted in: Communication, Fringe benefits, Hiring & training staff, IRS regs, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views, Tax compliance

The recent increase in the standard business mileage rate was a welcome change for most. But folks still clamoring for more could affect your company.

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De minimis fringes: Is any limit really safe?


August 13, 2008 by Carol Katarsky
Posted in: Best practices, Communication, Fringe benefits, Special report, Tax compliance

If a non-cash gift or employee perk has a value of $25 or less, it’s definitely considered a de minimis fringe, right? Wrong.

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Are you falling behind on this key documentation?


July 30, 2008 by Carol Katarsky
Posted in: Best practices, Communication, Fringe benefits, Special report, T&E

Help for a thorny employee payment/reimbursement issue regarding cell phones may be closer than you thought.

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Gas prices up — expense complications up even more


July 10, 2008 by Carol Katarsky
Posted in: Best practices, Communication, Fringe benefits, Hiring & training staff, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views, T&E

Everyone’s feeling the pinch of expensive gas, but you haven’t yet seen the worst of what it can do to Accounting.

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New mileage rate in effect: How to prepare


July 1, 2008 by Carol Katarsky
Posted in: Best practices, Fringe benefits, Hiring & training staff, IRS regs, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views, T&E

IRS just dropped a doozy on you: As of July 1, the standard business mileage rate will go up

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Site of the Week: Employer Retirement News


June 30, 2008 by Carol Katarsky
Posted in: Communication, Fringe benefits, Hiring & training staff, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views

Looking to improve your retirement plan — or just have better resources to pass on when employees come to you with questions? Look no further:

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Sales tax two-step gets biz the boot


May 22, 2008 by Carol Katarsky
Posted in: Fringe benefits, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views, Sales and use tax, Tax compliance

Safety gear employees use in production would seem to be non-taxable under most states’ manufacturing exemptions.

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IRS releases ‘09 amounts for HSAs


May 20, 2008 by Carol Katarsky
Posted in: Fringe benefits, IRS regs, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views

The new maximum contribution levels for ‘09 are:

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Fraud watch: Hidden dangers of reimbursements


May 19, 2008 by Carol Katarsky
Posted in: Best practices, Fraud prevention, Fringe benefits, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views

What’s the worst that can happen if you don’t segregate key Accounting duties?

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