The Department of Transportation has published a final rule extending the date for mandatory use of its updated Alcohol Testing Form from Aug. 1, 2010, to Jan. 1, 2011. On February 25, 2010, the Department… Read More »Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs
Senate Rejects Bill Extending Biodiesel Credit The Senate has voted down the bill to extend the biodiesel credit. The longer the industry goes without the tax break, the greater the impact, National Biodiesel Board CEO… Read More »Bill Extending Biodiesel Credit
According to the Department of Energy, there has been a drop in the price of diesel by 1.8 cents this week. Information published by the Energy Information Administration, indicated the average price of diesel for… Read More »Decline in Diesel Price
The IRS has issued guidance to help small business owners cope with new requirements in the monumental health care legislation. (IR-2010-38) Under the new health care law, a small business is eligible for credit for… Read More »Health care credit for businesses
Under a pending Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration proposal, carriers that use electronic recorders will get a break on the list of documents required to prove they are in compliance with the hours of service… Read More »FMCSA to Propose Easing of Supporting Documents for EOBR Users
Do-It-Yourself Promotion Stay in the same spot these days, and pay raises are almost nonexistent. Your best defense? Position yourself for a higher paying job. Your tool for a promotion? A well-planned strategy, says Bob… Read More »Take Action
At a White House Rose Garden ceremony this morning, President Obama signed a policy calling on two federal agencies to develop national standards for fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions for medium and heavy trucks.… Read More »Obama Signs Policy Calling for Truck Fuel Economy Standards
Press Release (Article Source) Emil Estafanous, CPA Receives 2010 Best of Norwalk Award U.S. Commerce Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement NEW YORK, NY, May 18, 2010 — For the second consecutive year, Emil Estafanous,… Read More »2010 Best of Norwalk Award
Do you run your small business as a one-person operation? You might consider setting up a solo 401(k) plan. This type of qualified retirement plan provides an edge over comparable plans. With the usual type… Read More »Solo 401(K) Retirement Plans
The new health care law includes sweeping changes for both employers and individuals. Following is a brief summary of several key tax-related provisions. Coverage for individuals: After 2013, any individual not eligible for Medicare or… Read More »Tax aspects of health care law
Tax-Free Employer-Provided Health Coverage Now Available for Children under Age 27 As a result of changes made by the recently enacted Affordable Care Act, health coverage provided for an employee’s children under 27 years of… Read More »Dependent Health Coverage
Millions of small businesses will receive postcards from the IRS beginning the week of April 19 that alert them to the new Small Business Health Care Tax Credit and encourage them to check their eligibility.… Read More »Small Business Health Care Tax Credit