Santa Visits Laciak>cpa
Team Laciak was treated to a surprise visit from Santa Claus. Santa brought his number 1 elf from HMS Midwest with a tote of goodies for all the good boys and girls working hard in the office!
read moreWinter 2010-2011 Newsletter
Our Winter 2010-2011 issue of Tax & Financial Briefs, featuring Joe Laciak’s Tax Talk and Geoff’s Laciak’s column, Because Your Money Matters is ready to read and download.
read moreStandard Mileage Rates Increase for 2011
Beginning January 1, 2011, the standard mileage rates for using a vehicle (including an auto, van, pickup, or panel truck) will be 51 cents per mile for business purposes.
read moreIRS Expands Use of Twitter
Thomson Reuters reports that the IRS announced the availability of expanded Twitter feeds to share timely information with taxpayers and tax practitioners. The IRS Twitter news feed, @IRSnews (http://twitter.com/IRSnews), provides the latest federal tax news and information for taxpayers. The focus of the IRS Twitter messages will be on tax tips, tax law changes, and [...]
read moreCongress Passes 2010 Tax Relief Act
The House of Representatives by a vote of 277-148 approved the Senate-passed Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 (the 2010 Tax Relief Act). Thus, the 2010 Tax Relief Act is cleared for the President’s signature.
read more2010 Tax Relief Act Passes Senate
On December 15, the Senate by a vote of 81-19 approved the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 (the 2010 Tax Relief Act). The House likely will consider the measure on Thursday, December 16, and is expected to approve it.
read moreNetwork Night Photos
Laciak>cpa team members enjoyed meeting old and new friends at the Porter County Chamber Coalition Network Night. Please view our photos of this event!
read moreDeduct Your Holiday Party
Do You Have What It Takes to Deduct Your Holiday Parties? by: W. Murray Bradford, CPA This article gives you the knowledge you need to deduct your holiday party. The deduction depends on two factors: First, whom did you invite to the party? Second, what did you do at this party? The “whom” and “what” [...]
read moreSmall Business Jobs Act of 2010
On September 27, the President signed into law the “Small Business Jobs Act of 2010,” which includes a number of important tax provisions for business. Here is an overview of the tax changes in the Small Business Jobs Act.
read moreTax Tips for Newlyweds
If you recently got married or are planning a wedding, the last thing on your mind is taxes. However, there are some important steps you need to take to avoid stress at tax time. IRS Tax Tip 2010-17 lists the following five tips for newlyweds to keep in mind: Notify the Social Security Administration Report [...]
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