This past week, Democrats in the House of Representatives opted not to extend a subsidy created as part of the $787 billion stimulus program passed in 2009 that reduced the cost of COBRA health insurance premiums.

IRS has ruled that a bank may simultaneously serve as qualified intermediary (QI) and trustee of a qualified trust (QT) for the same customer in a single transaction without violating the Code Sec. 1031 like-kind exchange safe harbor rules.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that it will provide administrative relief for sponsors of defined contribution employee benefit plans, such as 401(k) plans, that have been affected by the severe weather this spring across the country.

Many businesses are beginning to use "cloud computing", a business approach that can help firms and enterprises conserve information technology budgets and physical space, and eliminate inefficient labor.

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When the IRS considers your vacation home a business...

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Medicare Coverage begins at the age of 65; however, there are many strings attached in the form of complex enrollment rules that could cost you money.

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Our alliance partner BDO has launched a new IPO Readiness Center with news, seminars, webcasts, and other resources for prospective offerers relating to the capital markets. Check back regularly for new thought leadership and updates on the growing US IPO market.

Here are the results of a recent market survey.

Urish Popeck Managing Partner Ken Urish recently authored a column "Tips from the Ethics Committee", published by the Pennsylvania CPA Journal. Mr. Urish recounts some of his experiences as a member of the Ethics Committee of the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA).

Beginning in 2010, taxpayers will be able to convert their traditional IRA to a Roth IRA, regardless of their income level or filing status.

Included in the legislation are tax provisions affecting businesses, individuals and renewable energy. This Washington Tax Report summarizes the major tax provisions of the legislation.