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MAY 2010

TIPS FOR AVOIDING PAYROLL MISTAKES

Payroll processing and payroll return errors can be extremely costly, so we want to make sure that you are up-to-date with the latest payroll topics. Continue reading this article for tips to help you avoid common mistakes that can result in paying costly penalties and interest charges.
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FINANCIAL ABUSE OF OUR ELDERLY

Elder financial abuse costs older Americans more than $2.6 billion per year and is often perpetrated by family members and caregivers, according to a report released by the MetLife Mature Market Institute in conjunction with the National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. It is also reported that although family members and caregivers are the culprits in 55% of the cases, financial losses are higher with investment fraud scams.
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HEALTHCARE REFORM - 10 CHANGES FOR EMPLOYERS

Now, employers around the country are scrambling to figure out what the upcoming changes mean for them – and their employees.
You don’t have a lot of time to get ready – while some of these changes don’t go into effect until 2014, others will become effective as early as this fall. Continue reading this article for to learn of changes that will affect employers in significant ways.
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If you have any questions or would like to learn more about these topics please contact us:

Paul J. Colgan, CPA Director of Tax Services Office: (859) 344-6400, ext 120 Email: pjc@bertkesparks.com	*Shanon Adams, CPA* Senior Accountant Office: (859) 344-6400, ext Email: sma@bertkesparks.com
*Tabitha Buchert Tolliver, MACC* Senior Accountant Office: (859) 344-6400, ext 103 Email: tbt@bertkesparks.com