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Online Advisor - August 2008
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Major Tax Deadlines Keep up to date with important tax deadlines What's New in Taxes Tax changes in three new laws Congress has passed three laws that contain some tax provisions. Here's a quick overview. Summer is a good time for retirement tax planning When it comes to your retirement, three areas are hot for summertime tax planning: establishing a plan, making contributions to existing plans, and taking distributions. New Business Federal minimum wage increases again The federal minimum wage increased from $5.85 an hour to $6.55 an hour, effective July 24, 2008. IRS audit focus is on worker classification One of the biggest headaches for business owners is the classification of their workers. If the wrong choice is made, the IRS could step in and assess additional taxes, penalties, and interest. Smart Business New mortgage rules set by the Fed Seeking to provide more protection for consumers against predatory lending practices, the Federal Reserve Board has issued new rules on home mortgage loans. The rules prohibit lenders from making loans to borrowers without verifying ability to repay, limit prepayment penalties, require more disclosure in advertising, and set rules to keep lenders and brokers from seeking inaccurate real estate valuations from appraisers. Are your bank accounts insured? How safe are your bank accounts? You probably rely on FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation) insurance to protect your money if your bank fails. But this might be a good time to check your FDIC coverage for several reasons. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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