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Tax-Exempt Organizations Must File Form 990 by May 17, 2010

Under the Pension Protection Act of 2006, most tax-exempt organizations, with the exception of churches and church-related organizations, must file Form 990 with the IRS effective the beginning of year 2007. Any tax-exempt organization that fails to file the relevant version of the form for three consecutive years automatically loses its federal tax-exempt status. All […]

Top 3 Reasons to Hire Attorney to Represent You in a Contested Hearing Conducted by the Office of Administrative Hearings

In this article, I will discuss three most important reasons for retaining a lawyer to represent you in a Contested Hearing conducted by the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH). 1. Contested Hearing conducted by the OAH is an Administrative Version of a Trial Contested Hearing is an administrative trial. In most ways, it is highly […]

Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act: Two New Tax Benefits for Employers

On March 18, 2010, the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act (“HIRE”) was enacted into law. The Act offers timely benefits to the employers who hire unemployed workers. HIRE Benefits Under the HIRE, qualified employers who hire unemployed workers may qualify for two main tax benefits. First, under the HIRE, Employers who hire unemployed workers […]

Organizing Business in Minnesota: Top Five Reasons to Incorporate

Generally, all business entities in Minnesota can be organized into two large groups: incorporated business entities and unincorporated business entities. The first group mainly consists of corporations, limited liability companies (“LLC”), limited liability limited partnerships (“LLLP”), limited liability partnerships (“LLP”) and business trusts. If the incorporated entity operates in certain professions, the business title of […]