Do I need a will?

FOR most of us, busy driving the kids (or grand-kids) to school, going to work, and trying to pay the bills, the last thing on our minds is our mortality. Perhaps that’s why more than 64% of Americans don’t have a will. It’s also partially because most people don’t like to think about death,” according…

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Solar energy credit for residential 2

SEC 25C refers to the $500 home or residential energy efficient credit expired after 2016. Sec 25D refers to the solar electric and solar water heating systems residential energy efficient property credit (REEP credit).There is no dollar limit on the credit and credit percentages are: through 2019 the credit amount is equal to 30 %…

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Problems surrounding employees paid by commission

MICHELLE McGrath and Veronica O’Boy worked for Wyndham Resort Development Corporation and its affiliates as Salespersons in California. Wyndham employed them to sell its goods and services such as interests in timeshare properties.  After a two-month training period, Salespersons are compensated only by commission and advances on commissions based on sales of Wyndham’s products and…

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Schneider Electric Introduces Galaxy Easy UPS 3S, Making Business Continuity Easy For Small And Medium Businesses

Offers optimized footprint design, advanced product features, and competitive specifications Easy to install, use, and service quickly Addresses customer needs in a wide-range of industries and environments Elevates industry standards for 10-to-40kVA UPS with efficiency up to 96 percent in double conversion mode, up to 99 percent in ECO Mode Schneider Electric also launches Easy…

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OIC basics: Series 1

STARTING March 27, 2017, new applications for offer in compromise (OIC) plus the application fee will be returned by the IRS if all required income tax returns are not filed and there is no valid extension filed for the current year income tax returns. The initial payment submitted with the returned application will be applied…

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JLL acquires JCL International, a leading project and construction management company in the Philippines

Manila, 24 April 2018 – Global real estate consulting firm JLL (NYSE: JLL) has acquired JCL International, a Philippine company that provides project management and construction services. Established in 2002, JCL is located in Manila and has more than 40 employees, including architects, engineers, and construction personnel with local and international experience. Its team is…

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Fraud audit – What to do

CRIMINAL Investigations can be initiated from information obtained from within the IRS when a Revenue Agent (auditor) or Revenue Officer (collection) detects possible fraud.  Information is also routinely received from the public as well as from ongoing investigations underway by other law enforcement agencies or by United States Attorney’s offices across the country. What should…

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Sex discrimination in the workplace: A continuing problem

THESE days, employers generally know that gender discrimination, i.e., singling out someone for negative treatment just because of their sex, is illegal. Employers may have a handbook saying all the right words to discourage gender discrimination. However, the existence of an employer’s written anti-discrimination policy does not mean that it is followed in practice. Even…

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Can’t pay your student loans?

THE cost of a college education has spiraled out of control for most families. In the last 10 years, student loan debt has sharply risen from $240 billion to $1 trillion dollars. Almost 60 percent of this debt is held by households with less than $8,500 in net worth. This makes sense because if these…

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It’s Official! LG is the World’s Best-Selling OLED TV Brand

LG Electronics continues to establish its strong foothold in the OLED TV market with impressive, industry-topping sales in 2017. Global sales and shipments prove that LG is, once again, the world’s best-selling brand for OLED TVs, according to the TV Sets Market Tracker, a report that surveyed manufacturers in Asia Pacific, Eastern Europe, Latin America,…

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BPI earmarks P50 billion on four strategic priorities in 2018

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) will allocate approximately P50 billion from its stock rights offering (SRO) on four strategic opportunities that will help the Bank in its expansion in 2018 and in the coming years. “Our client base has grown by about half a million to 8.5 million in 2017. Of all Filipinos…

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What to do when the IRS contacts you

WHAT you need to do when you received a call or notice from the IRS? Below are some tips that you should be aware of: • Revenue Officer (RO) observes fair tax collection practices and taxpayer rights. • You have Right to Representation under Internal Revenue Manual (IRM) 5.1.10.7.2. • You will be advised first…

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F5 Launches Advanced WAF For Multi-Cloud App Security

New offering delivers unmatched protection for all apps, with flexible consumption models to fit any deployment and management scenario Manila, Philippines, APRIL 13, 2018 – Coinciding with the Australian Cyber Security Centre conference this week, F5 Networks (NASDAQ: FFIV) is announcing its Advanced Web Application Firewall™ solution for comprehensive application protection. With industry leading security…

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IRS fraud audit warning signs

THE Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) conducts investigations regarding violations of the Internal Revenue Code, the Bank Secrecy Act, and Money Laundering statutes. What are warning signs that you may have been referred to CID? 1. The agent starts asking about your life style and spending habits. 2. The agent asks about…

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How to prevent falls

DID you know that every 35 minutes an older American dies from a traumatic brain and head injuries precipitated by a fall? In fact, each year 2 million American seniors are taken to hospital emergency rooms for fall-related injuries. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “More than one-third of adults age…

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Chapter 13: Stop creditors and pay only what you can

IF you are struggling to pay your bills every month due to insufficient income and/or excessive expenses, there is a way to make your debts more manageable so you can sleep better at night. Chapter 13 is the section of the US Bankruptcy Code that allows individuals in the United States to reorganize their finances. …

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