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Portland Revenue Bureau Announces Business Tax Amnesty Program
The City of Portland Revenue Bureau has announced a new business tax amnesty program. The program was put in place to encourage businesses who owe back taxes to come into compliance. The amnesty program will allow businesses to pay their … Continue reading
Still Confused About the Transition from SAS 70 to SSAE 16 and the SOC Reports?
Well, you are not alone. What is a SOC report and why did the AICPA change anything in the first place? To start off with, a Service Organization Controls (SOC) report is a report brand, not a standard. Previously, SAS … Continue reading
Framework for Business Tax Reform
A reduced corporate tax rate, elimination of many business tax preferences, a new minimum tax on overseas profits, and much more are all part of President Obama’s recently released Framework for Business Tax Reform (the “Framework”). The much-anticipated blueprint of … Continue reading
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5 tips for businesses to avoid compliance penalties when paying contractors
The American Payroll Association (APA) recently published a press release that included a few basic tips to keep a business out of trouble when utilizing independent contractors. Here is the quick overview: The American Payroll Association (APA) has issued a … Continue reading
Apartment Insider Report
Maximizing the Tax Benefits of Real Estate Investing presented by Matt Mattecheck at the Apartment Insider Report.
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Congress approved extension for employee-side payroll tax cut
At the eleventh hour, Congress approved a two-month extension of the employee-side payroll tax cut in the Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011. The two-month extension, for January and February 2012, is intended to give lawmakers additional time … Continue reading
State Tax Day – Current, S.17Oregon—Corporate, Personal Income Taxes: Second Tax Credit Auction Announced, (Nov. 30, 2011)
The Oregon Department of Revenue (DOR), in conjunction with the Oregon Department of Energy, has announced a second auction of tax credit certificates worth $1,000 each that can be used to offset corporate or personal income tax liability. The minimum … Continue reading
Three Percent Witholding Repeal and Job Creation Act
Congress has approved legislation repealing the three percent withholding on government contractors and expanding tax incentives to encourage employers to hire military veterans. Full Article
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Research & Development Credit
Are you missing out on a lucrative tax credit? Learn more about a long standing tax credit for research and development expenses and how we might be able to help you take advantage of this opportunity. Research & Development
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Interest Rates Decrease for the Fourth Quarter of 2011
IR-2011-85, Aug. 28, 2011 WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service today announced that interest rates will decrease for the calendar quarter beginning Oct. 1, 2011. The rates will be: three (3) percent for overpayments [two (2) percent in the case … Continue reading
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