IRS Offers Top 10 Tax Time Tips
The end of the tax filing season is almost here. Even though your tax return is not due until April 15, you can make tax time easier on yourself by starting now. Here are 10 important tips to ensure a smooth process.
1. Gather your records. Round up any documents you will need when filing your taxes, including receipts, canceled checks and other documents that support income or deductions you will be claiming on your tax return. Store them in a safe place.
New Form I-9: Use Immediately
From HR Ideas, Inc.
On March 8, 2013, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued an updated I-9 form. The new form should be used for new hires, effective immediately.
What is the Form I-9? What is the purpose of it?
The Form I-9 is a document used to verify the identity and employment authorization of each new employee hired after November 6, 1986, to work in the United States of America. The verification includes both citizens and non-citizens.
Capitol Connection Q&A for Contractors - Week of April 1, 2013
By Shauna Krause, President, Capitol Services, Inc.
Like The Professor and Sherman from those old cartoon reruns, we fire up the ‘way back’ machine for a contractor’s question. A couple of contractors who’ve reached their ‘boiling point’ on bids need a short answer, and a long one. A General discovers they can play, but not get in the ‘pool’ alone…
Capitol Connection Q&A for Contractors - Week of March 25, 2013
By Shauna Krause, President, Capitol Services, Inc.
Anyone can read the law. Knowing how it’s being applied, what interpretation is being followed and any exceptions is what makes you an expert, and our first contractor needs one. Another finds that his situation is not as bad as he might have first thought as we clarify contractor law to help remedy his problem…