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Karen, here is your newsletter for December 18, 2008.
Sleep Deprivation Threatens Productivity and Health
Sleep-deprived employees can cost your organization ... through absenteeism, on-the-job accidents, poor performance and frequent illnesses due to weakened immune systems. What can employers do? Click "Full Article" for some possible strategies.

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Changes on Tap for Form 5500 Filers
If your company has employee benefit plans, and is required to file IRS Form 5500 annual reports, you must cope with complex new requirements beginning in 2009. Here are some of the highlights of the new rules associated with Form 5500 filing, which informs the federal government about the financial condition, investments, and operations of benefit plans on an annual basis.

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  The stock market's recent performance has led many investors and businesses to ask the following questions:
  1. Can I deduct IRA Losses?
  2. Do I have to take required minimum distributions from my depleted retirement plan?
  3. Is there any relief for my struggling company in terms of funding our traditional pension plan?
  Click "Full Article for the answers to these questions, as well as the latest news on a law passed by Congress providing potential relief. 
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To gain a competitive edge, your company may turn to offshore partners to produce all or part of its products and services. As illustrated by the numerous recalls that have occurred recently, it is critical to address quality control issues when sourcing from a foreign company. Supply chains are rarely flawless and a serious misstep in the process could damage your business and its reputation. To help protect your company while keeping its outsourced supply chain efficient, here are six questions to ask about foreign partners.
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Today's global marketplace has made transfer pricing one of the most important concerns for companies with foreign operations. Not only do these businesses have to comply with complex regulations, the IRS and tax authorities worldwide have intensified their audit focus on the way companies value goods and services between their related entities. Here are five considerations to help minimize your company's global tax liability while reducing your audit exposure.
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Firings or layoffs can open your company to some serious damage and violence from disgruntled former employees. Click "Full Article" for seven critical precautions to take that will help you protect your business from harm.
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Hyundai, Ford Capture 2009 North American Car And Truck Of The Year
rttnews.com - Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:37:43 GMT

 Renegade Nevada claims election bellwether status
sfgate.com - Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:30:14 GMT

 Ford is bullish on revamped version of Taurus
msnbc.com - Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:29:59 GMT

 Ford plans electric vehicle push
detnews.com - Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:29:21 GMT

 Verizon Wireless Finishes Acquisition Of Alltel For $28.1 Billion
AllHeadlineNews.com - Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:10:02 GMT


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