Tweet On June 26, 2013, the Supreme Court struck down Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) in U.S. v. Windsor. The decision has broad tax implications. For one, same-sex couples can now file joint federal tax returns if the couple lives in a state that recognizes their marriage. It should be noted, [...]
Tweet The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released a 606-page document containing the final rule provisions of the ACA. This final rule finalizes new Medicaid eligibility provisions and changes related to electronic Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) eligibility notices and delegation of appeals. The rule also modernizes and streamlines [...]
Tweet If you received a notice from IRS regarding penalty and interest mailed the weeks of July 1 and July 8, the calculations were in error. Later this month, the IRS will be sending a special mailing to the recipients who are affected by the miscalculation.
Tweet Looking for insight about how the Affordable Care Act will affect your small business and your employees? This free webinar series will help you understand key pieces of the law and what you should know about tax credits, cost containment and more. Thanks to the SBA for supporting small business owners with information that [...]
Tweet July 25, 2013 The U.S. Small Business Administration and the Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center are pleased to offer a free TEAM SBA Roundtable on Small Business Lending at: Schoolcraft College SBTDC VisTaTech Center 18600 Haggerty Rd. Livonia, MI 48152 July 25, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. The roundtable gives [...]
Tweet Thanks again to Jon Hayes, Executive Director of the Independent Accountants Association of Michigan for helping us all stay abreast of the changing world of health care and taxes. eas GOP and Dems Now Sparring Over Individual Mandate The Internal Revenue Service has issued Notice 2013-45 that officially delays the employer shared responsibility provisions [...]
Tweet The SBA wants to hear from you! Roundtable for Small Business Owners – Miller College, Battle Creek MI, July 31, 2013 Come and learn how we can help you grow your business by using SBA services! Come and get connected to local resources! SBA District Director Gerald Moore will host a small business roundtable [...]
Tweet Our thanks to Jon A. Hayes, Executive Director of the Independent Accountants Association of Michigan for the following update regarding the Supreme Court decision on the Defense of Marriage Act. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE if you would like to review areas that may affect your tax filings. EAS ************************************************************************************************ As you’ve probably heard, the [...]