Monthly Archives: December 2012

‘Password’ Remains the Worst Password to Use

Although the world of technology is perpetually changing, one thing remains the same: A lot of people use terrible passwords. Splashdata, a security software developer, recently released its annual top 25 list of the most common account passwords on the … Continue reading

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Tax Preparers Must Renew Their PTINs and Those Required to Take the RTRP Test Should Schedule It As Soon As Possible

The Internal Revenue Service today reminded professional tax return preparers to renew their Preparer Tax Identification Numbers (PTINs) if they plan to prepare returns in 2013. Current PTINs expire Dec. 31, 2012.   Anyone who prepares or helps prepare all … Continue reading

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IRS Offers Tips for Year-End Giving

Individuals and businesses making contributions to charity should keep in mind some key tax provisions that have taken effect in recent years, especially those affecting donations of clothing and household items and monetary donations. Rules for Clothing and Household Items … Continue reading

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Criminal Law

A firearm is presumed to be a weapon readily capable of lethal use without proof that the gun was loaded. Williams v. State, No. 92250.

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Plan Now to Get Full Benefit of Saver’s Credit; Tax Credit Helps Low- and Moderate-Income Workers Save for Retirement

WASHINGTON — Low- and moderate-income workers can take steps now to save for retirement and earn a special tax credit in 2012 and the years ahead, according to the Internal Revenue Service. The saver’s credit helps offset part of the … Continue reading

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Construction Law

To answer the question of whether a subcontractor is an independent contractor, the relationships must be analyzed by the application of well-known employment law principles. Further, the mere breach of a contract does not provide a basis for tort liability. … Continue reading

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IRS Offers Tax Tips for “The Season of Giving”

December is traditionally a month for giving generously to charities, friends and family. But it’s also a time that can have a major impact on the tax return you’ll file in the New Year. Here are some “Season of Giving” … Continue reading

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COSTLY DEBT SETTLEMENT SCHEMES PREY ON THE MOST DEBT-BURDENED CONSUMERS STRUGGLING TO RECOVER FROM ECONOMIC DOWNTURN

What a Half Million Unwary Consumers Don’t Know:  Schemes Only Work for 1 in 10 Who Pay for Them; Consumer Alert:  Debt Settlement Programs Seen as “#1 Threat to America’s Most Indebted Consumers.” As few as one in 10 unwary … Continue reading

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