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The Haefele Flanagan Newsletter

January 2012

 

Dear Readers,

 

Look out for our new section in this month's newsletter - Haefele Flanagan...Here & There. This section will bring you news about our employees and the firm in general. Enjoy!

 

Higher FUTA Taxes for NJ & PA Employers 
 
New Jersey and Pennsylvania Employers are facing higher unemployment taxes under the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) because of loans the states received from the federal government to pay unemployment insurance benefits.
 
 

 

IRS Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program Reopens

  

The Internal Revenue Service reopened the offshore voluntary disclosure program (OVDP) to encourage taxpayers to disclose unreported foreign accounts.

 

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IRS Cracks Down on Gift Tax Cheats

 

The IRS is working on a major compliance initiative to find gift tax cheats.

 

>> Read More...

 

Your 2011 Tax Filing: What You Should Know

 
Information you should know when filing your 2011 returns

 

 >> Read More...

 

 

Haefele Flanagan...Here & There

  • Partner Jim Rogers gave a speech at the Minority Contractor Training Program in Philadelphia, PA. He also just spoke to students at Camden County Technical School in Pennsauken, NJ about pursuing careers in accounting.
  • Manager Dave Gill was elected treasurer of the Rotary Club of Philadelphia. He also received his Masters degree in Taxation and Financial Planning from Widener University.
  • Managers Dave Gill and Sue Hunt, spoke at the PICPA Emerging CPA Conference in Lancaster, PA.
  • Senior Staff Accountant Cris Sefransky obtained his CFE designation. CFE stands for Certified Fraud Examiner. The designation is issued by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. 

 

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In This Issue
Higher FUTA Taxes for NJ & PA Employers
IRS Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program Reopens
IRS Cracks Down on Gift Tax Cheats
Your 2011 Tax Filing: What You Should Know
Haefele Flanagan...Here & There

 

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