February 22, 2010
State Tax Impact of Widening State Budget Gaps
With the economy in one of the worst downturns in history, state governments have begun to face the stark realities of the recession.
Most states have seen unprecedented unemployment and unemployment claims draining
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March 28, 2010
If you’re wealthy, get ready to pay: Tax policy shift will boost coverage
While new taxes won’t be effecting four out of five Americans, wealthy individuals will definitely notice a change. Intended to fund health care overhaul and cut the deficit, Andersen Tax&rsquo
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May 20, 2010
Additional Hospital Tax-Exempt Status Requirements Effective Soon
Section 9007 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Act), signed into law by President Obama on March 23, 2010, includes specific requirements for hospitals to receive and maintain Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 501(c)(3)
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May 20, 2010
2009 Tax Law in Review
We have long had death and taxes as the two standards of inevitability. But there are those who believe that death is the preferable of the two. “At least,” as one
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December 17, 2010
Tax Planning in Uncertain Times
As another tax year nears closure, WTAS reminds our clients of year-end tax savings strategies.
Most often, the techniques we discuss are some variation on two common themes: (1) the acceleration of deductions and
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December 17, 2010
2010 State and Local Tax Legislative Update
With the close of the 2010 calendar year approaching, states are still looking for ways to minimize budget deficits. What measures did states take during 2010 to close their budget gaps and what can taxpayers
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December 17, 2010
Cutting Through the Hype: What You Really Need to Know About the Bush-era Tax Cuts
Nothing is certain but death and taxes.” Well, Mr. Franklin, that is no longer entirely true. With the impending expiration of the Bush-era tax cuts and a Congress full of “lame
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April 26, 2011
Pepin to Speak on New Tax Provisions & Economic Incentives in 2011
May 24, 2011 — The administration has made many attempts to revive a struggling economy and improve the employment outlook. Recently enacted provisions such as the HIRE Act have largely not stimulated the market enough
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October 04, 2011
Let’s Make a Debt Deal!
On August 2, 2011, President Obama signed The Budget Control Act of 2011 (the Act) into law ending a political drama over an increase in the federal debt ceiling, at least for the moment.
While the
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June 26, 2013
NTO Roadshow: Chicago – “Tax Issues Affecting You”
Members of the WTAS National Tax Office including, Andrew Bernard, Chuck Chubb, Tom Cryan, Ellen MacNeil and Dennis Minich will be presenting at a Roundtable Discussion hosted by the WTAS Chicago office. The
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