Last Major Tax Code Revision Was in 1986
Congress might let dozens of tax breaks die on Dec. 31 as part of a move to revise the U.S. tax code, last changed significantly 27 years ago, Bloomberg reported… Read More
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U.S. House of Representatives voting on FACT Act of 2013 today
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives will be voting on H.R. 982, the Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2013. The FACT Act would provide much needed transparency to… Read More
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IRS Extends Business Tax Credits for Hiring Veterans
The Internal Revenue Service has extended the Work Opportunity Tax Credit deadline for hiring qualified veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces through Dec. 31. The IRS said the American Taxpayer… Read More
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National Association of Manufacturers to Tackle Competitiveness Challenges Facing Manufacturers
The National Association of Manufacturers announced Tuesday that former U.S. Sens. Blanche Lincoln and George Allen will co-chair the Manufacturing Competitiveness Initiative to examine and highlight competitiveness challenges facing manufacturers…. Read More
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U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform Says Lawsuit System Still Faces Threats
Although much has changed in the nation’s tort climate in 15 years continued vigilance is needed to protect against liability lawsuits coming from new directions and heavy-handed government actions against… Read More
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Northern District U.S. Attorney to Speak at Dec. 6 Annual Meeting
U.S. Attorney Joyce White Vance is the scheduled speaker at the BCA/CCAA annual meeting Dec. 6 at the Harbert Center in Birmingham. Vance was nominated in 2009 to serve as… Read More
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Keeping it simple, made it successful.
Former Walmart President and CEO William R. Fields told the Auburn University Montgomery business breakfast audience today that the key to success is keeping it simple. Fields, who spent 25… Read More
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BCA speaker releases a new book based on life experiences
Inspirational speaker and New York Times Bestselling author Andy Andrews has just released “The Noticer Returns,” the sequel to his 2009 bestseller, “The Noticer.” It’s published by Thomas Nelson. Besides… Read More
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BCA presents small business ethics award to Paragon Construction & Development Inc.
The Business Council of Alabama on Monday presented the River Region Ethics in Business and Public Service Award in the small business category to Paragon Construction & Development Inc. of… Read More
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One-stop tax system up and running
An optional Department of Revenue single-point tax payment system is now operational for Alabama retailers. Under a 2012 law, the filing of tax returns and paying city, county, and state… Read More