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2014 COLA INCREASES FOR DOLLAR LIMITATIONS ON BENEFITS AND CONTRIBUTIONS
For tax year 2014, the IRS recently announced annual inflation adjustments for more than 40 tax provisions, including cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) applicable to dollar limitations for pension and other retirement plans for 2014. The increase in the 2014 limitations results from an increase in the cost-of-living index. The increases are as follows:
- The annual compensation limit increased to $260,000 ($5,000 increase from 2013)
- The defined contribution limit increased to $52,000 ($1,000 increase from 2013)
- The defined benefit limit increased to $210,000 ($5,000 increase from 2013)
Some of the significant benefit plan limitations that remain unchanged include the highly compensated employee threshold, elective deferrals and catch-up contribution limitations.
For more information or questions on this topic, please contact your professional at UHY LLP in Farmington Hills 248 355 1040 or Sterling Heights 586 254 1040 or visit us on the web at www.uhy-us.com.
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EVENTS CALENDAR
12/4 UHY LLP Annual Accounting & Regulatory Update
Please join us at the MSU Management Education Center in Troy on Wednesday, December 4 from 8:30AM - 6:00PM for this year's Accounting & Regulatory Update. Topics include a SEC accounting and legal update, the latest on the health care reform, conflict minerals, complex equity and debt transactions, critical controls to defer fraud in your business, fiduciary responsibilities for qualified benefit plans, estate taxes and transfers, and an economic update from keynote L. Brooks Patterson, Oakland County Executive. CPE credit will be offered.
Pre-registration for this event is required. Breakfast, lunch and cocktail reception with hors d'oeuvres are complimentary. Space is limited. Multiple registrations are welcome. To reserve your seat contact Jessica Bollenberg via email jbollenberg@uhy-us.com or phone 248 204 9356.
12/4 UHY Advisors Annual Tax Forum
Please join us at the MSU Management Education Center in Troy on Wednesday, December 4 from 8:30AM - 6:00PM for this year's Tax Forum. Discussions include individual, state and local, and international tax updates, the latest on the health care reform, research and development, repairs and maintenance, employee stock ownership plans, and an economic update from keynote L. Brooks Patterson, Oakland County Executive. CPE credit will be offered.
Pre-registration for this event is required. Breakfast, lunch and cocktail reception with hors d'oeuvres are complimentary. Space is limited. Multiple registrations are welcome. To reserve your seat contact Shannon Gnesda via email sgnesda@uhy-us.com or phone 586 843 2637.
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
UHY Hosts Cross-Border M&A Conference in Shanghai
A forum pertaining to cross-border mergers and acquisitions in the United States was held on October 16, 2013, one day prior to the UHY Annual Members Meeting in Shanghai, China. Discussions included M&A opportunities in the US market, what business owners should know from both a China and US perspective including laws, financing, due diligence and tax planning, and post- m&a success stories.
Bill Kingsley, a partner with UHY LLP and Melanie Chen, a managing director of UHY Advisors NY, Inc., co-presented on financial due diligence and tax planning. Michael Mahoney, Chief Executive Officer of UHY Advisors NY, Inc. gave the closing remarks. In addition, UHY collaborated with several Chinese and US commercial banks and law firms who also participated.
The conference was a great success with over 100 attendees and covered numerous transaction topics from knowledgeable presenters. The local Michigan offices are planning to host similar forums here in the States.
As the US remains a primary destination for Chinese companies to access capital, technology and matured markets, UHY LLP's China Group helps clients navigate complex cross-border challenges. The firm's China Group consists of professionals with cultural, educational, and business backgrounds in both the US and Greater China Region. Many of the members have received advanced degrees in multiple countries, and regularly travel to the Greater China Region. As one of the nation's largest professional services firms, we provide customized accounting, tax and business advisory services for entities seeking to originate, pursue, or expand business opportunities in the US, China and beyond.
UHY Advisors MI, Inc. Recognized as One of the "Best & Brightest Companies To Work For" for the Tenth Consecutive Year
Top talent in Michigan is becoming a limited resource. Companies that want to succeed in this economy are dedicated to their employees and best practices in human resources. Only 101 companies that have demonstrated exceptional commitment will be honored by the Michigan Business and Professional Association (MBPA) and named "Metropolitan Detroit's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For™."
The 101 winners were celebrated at a luncheon on Wednesday, October 30 at the Henry Hotel located at 300 Town Center Drive in Dearborn. The winning 101 companies also competed for 12 elite awards; the winners of the awards were announced at the luncheon.
"The selection, recognition and awarding of this year's 101 companies allows our organization to showcase their best practices. The honorees have clearly demonstrated why each of them would be an ideal place for employees to work. Companies that capitalize on their greatest resource-their employees-know how to attract and retain top talent," said Jennifer Kluge, MBPA president.
Experienced Recruiting Update
UHY Michigan is actively looking for experienced candidates to fill key positions in our Farmington Hills and Sterling Heights Offices. Please review the openings below and if you know someone who may be interested in any of these roles please reach out to Amanda Sheets by email asheets@uhy-us.com or phone 586 843 2560. Job descriptions can be found on our careers page.
Sterling Heights
Senior Audit Accountant (2-5 years' experience)
Corporate Finance Analyst and Associate
Sterling Heights or Farmington Hills
Forensic Accountant
Director of Litigation
Farmington Hills
Senior Tax Accountant
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