by peralta | Jun 14, 2018 | 2018 Newsletters, Newsroom
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration was established within the Department of Labor and authorized to regulate health and safety conditions for all employers. (Similar state agencies may augment or supplant OSHA.) OSHA was created to: Encourage you and...
by peralta | Jun 14, 2018 | 2018 Newsletters, Newsroom
Before you open your checkbook, volunteer your time or even open that mail from another charity, you need to clarify your values: What’s important to you? Your neighborhood? Region? The nation? The globe? Do you want to support a large or small charity, a new or...
by peralta | Jun 7, 2018 | 2018 Newsletters, Newsroom
Depreciation of tangible property — buildings, machinery, vehicles, furniture and equipment, even cell phones — as well as intangible property, such as patents, copyrights and computer software, in some situations, is allowed by the IRS and can be used to offset...
by peralta | Jun 7, 2018 | 2018 Newsletters, Newsroom
Has your property tax bill increased significantly? Do you think you may have grounds for an appeal, particularly if the increase seems out of line with overall appreciation in your area? Property tax rules and policies are local, but in general, you have 90 days...
by peralta | May 3, 2018 | 2018 Newsletters, Newsroom
You may be surprised to learn that not every audit notification you receive will be legitimate. So, first, make sure you received an official audit notification. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will notify you either by letter or by a phone call followed by a...
by peralta | May 3, 2018 | 2018 Newsletters, Newsroom
Socially responsible investing (SRI) lets you target individual companies or socially conscious mutual funds. For example, you might look to avoid tobacco, alcohol or gambling firms, and instead support companies with a good track record in social justice,...
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