Federal Regulation
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IRS to Business Owners: Did You File Your 1099s?
By Joyce M. RosenbergBusiness owners will find two new questions on their income tax forms this year.
February 08, 2012
How to Be a 501(c)(29) EntityThe new IRS Revenue Procedure 2012-11 sets up procedures for would-be CO-OP carrier organizers.
February 08, 2012
How to Be a 501(c)(29) EntityThe new IRS Revenue Procedure 2012-11 sets up procedures for would-be CO-OP carrier organizers.
February 07, 2012
SEC’s Money Market Rule Changes Assailed by Fund CompaniesICIs Paul Schott Stevens warns agency hat trick will jeopardize investors, businesses, governments and the economic recovery.
February 07, 2012
IRS Releases Temporary PPACA CO-OP RegulationsOfficials are setting rules organizers of the new plans can use to apply for 501(c)(29) status.
February 07, 2012
IRS Releases Temporary PPACA CO-OP RegulationsOfficials are setting rules organizers of the new plans can use to apply for 501(c)(29) status.
February 07, 2012
Regulators Casting Light on Shadow BanksConcerns that shadow banks have no backstop in case of crisis and offer opportunities to engage in risky, if not illegal behavior, are pushing regulators for the G20 to look more closely at such institutions.
February 03, 2012
FINRA Issues 2012 ‘Watch List’Topping the list are non-traded REITs, complex ETFs, variable annuities and broker fees.