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  Congress is expected to vote this week on the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act, which extends a long list of existing tax credits, deductions, and provisions. It also modifies the tax treatment of certain types of income in an attempt to significantly raise revenue. While some lawmakers say the bill will create jobs, others fear the legislation is a bit too pricey. AccountingWEB will keep you posted on further developments. And, as always, we welcome your comments and suggestions.Sincerely, Bill Grabarek Assistant Managing Editor bgrabarek@accountingweb.com |
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| Next in a series of new legislation from Congress: Jobs and loopholes |
| If Senate Democratic leaders have their way, they will vote this week on the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act, which is an amended version of a bill passed in late May by the House (HR 4213). |
| IRS issues regulations regarding tax on tanning services |
| The Internal Revenue Service recently has issued regulations outlining the administration of a 10 percent excise tax on indoor tanning services that goes into effect on July 1. |
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| Fewer than half of large companies’ 401(k) plans include automatic enrollment |
| AARP commissioned a national survey of large employers with 401(k) plans to better understand their attitudes toward and experiences with two automatic 401(k) features: automatic enrollment and automatic escalation. |
| Twin Cities IRS agent nabbed in alleged bribe attempt |
| A Twin Cities agent of the Internal Revenue Service, who had filed for bankruptcy approximately two weeks earlier, allegedly offered two businessmen a deal: I’ll cut your tax liability by more than 80 percent if you pay me $9,700. |
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| The 2011 capital gains increase: Save money by planning ahead |
| The year 2003: not a good one for Martha Stewart or the Concorde supersonic airliner, but a pretty good year for taxpayers. The tax rate on long-term gains was reduced to 15 percent - or to 5 percent for individuals in the 15 percent or lower tax brackets. |
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