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The Whitlock Company News Update
| February 4, 2010 |
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Taxes
 Tax Law Changes for 2011 Impact Individuals and Businesses
Legislation enacted during the past few years, including the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 and the more recently enacted Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010, contains a number of important tax law changes that affect 2011. Key changes for 2011 affect both individuals and businesses. Certain tax breaks you benefited from in 2010, or before, may have changed in amount, timing, or may no longer be available. Read more...
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Technology
 Preparation Through Disaster
by Chris Griesemer, IT Security Specialist
I am looking out the window at the enormous amounts of snow falling. Am I thinking how beautiful the snow looks? No. Am I thinking about making a snow man later? No. Actually, because I am an information security nerd, I am thinking, I hope businesses have their disaster recovery plans updated so they are ready for this winter event. Read more...
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Taxes
FAQ: Who is Eligible for the Small Business Stock Exclusion?
Included among the many important individual and business incentives extended and enhanced by the massive tax bill passed in late December is a 100-percent exclusion of gain from the sale of qualified small business stock. Under the Tax Relief Act, individuals and other noncorporate taxpayers should not overlook the benefit of investing in qualified small business stock considering the ability for qualifying taxpayers to exclude 100-percent of gain from the sale or exchange of the stock. Read more...
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Technology
Is Adobe or Java Software Making Your Business Vulnerable?
by Chris Griesemer, IT Security Specialist
We have performed vulnerability exams for banks for the past 11 years. What are vulnerability exams? I'm glad you asked that question. Basically we use special software to scan all nodes (computers, firewalls, servers, printers, ect.) for vulnerabilities on a network. An example of an especially high risk vulnerability might include a patch not being installed on a computer, passwords less than 8 characters or default administrator usernames still being used. Read more...
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Taxes
National Taxpayer Advocate says Tax Reform Cannot be Delayed
National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson has told Congress that the time for comprehensive tax reform is now. Olson delivered her annual report to Congress and also testified before the House Ways and Means Committee in January. Olson used both occasions to urge Congress to simplify the Tax Code. Read more...
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Media and Resources The Media and Resources page on our website includes Whitlock Resources that provide links to:
Info Center-Includes tax event calendar, tax forms library and IRS Tax Publications library
Financial Tools-Includes various financial planning tools, calculators and spreadsheets
Newsletter-Additional tax articles and analysis
Archives - Read more from past newsletters
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A Special Notice
Construction at our building
Please note our building is currently under construction. You will find 'customer only' parking spots on the south side of our lot and continue to use the south or east entrance. We assure you that business will proceed as usual but let us know if you encounter any problems. |
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About Us The Whitlock Company is a full-service CPA firm offering a range of professional tax, audit, accounting and managment advisory services to the following industries:Community Banking, Manufacturing and Distribution, Not-For-Profits, Higher Education and more. For more information, please contact us.
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