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Archive for July, 2008

Many workers in Georgia are unaware of the existence of the Georgia Workers Compensation Act, and the rights and privileges that it affords them. With some exceptions, the State of Georgia requires employers to provide workers compensation insurance for its employees.

The Georgia Workers' Compensation Act provides injured workers in Georgia with several rights, though in most cases, injured workers benefit from their right medical treatment, weekly disability benefits, and permanent partial disability benefits. Most injured workers are not aware of their rights, and frequently they are not told of their rights by their employers. For example, employers might not tell the injured worker that they have the right to choose their workers' comp doctor from a Panel of Physicians, and similarly, they might not tell the injured worker that they have the right to change their doctor one time. As another example, employers might not tell an injured worker that he or she is entitled to Temporary Total Disability Benefits if the injured worker is on restrictions that the Employer is not able to accommodate.

The Georgia Workers Compensation Act attempts to address the rights of injured workers in Georgia; however, the laws and rules that apply to each case are unique and can be very complex. A Georgia Workers' Compensation Attorney who specializes in the field of Georgia Workers' Compensation Law is in the best position to help an injured worker obtain the best medical care and maximum compensation available to them under Georgia law; therefore, while some injured workers may choose to handle their cases without legal representation, we believe that a Georgia Workers' Compensation Lawyer can best protect the rights of injured workers and best advance their interests.

The Georgia legislature amends and revises the Georgia Workers' Compensation laws from time to time, and as noted above, each case involves a unique set of facts and issues. With this in mind, please note that this article is not intended to provide qualified legal advice on any specific issue or case. To learn more about workers' compensation laws in Georgia, and how the laws might apply to you, we invite you to visit our Georgia Workers Compensation blog today.

WECRD, AEHI lead 2009's top stories

Debate over the future of the Western Elmore County Recreation District was at the head of the list of the top ten stories in Elmore County during 2009.

World Business: Kia Heads West 24/07/09

Question: How are "tax protestors" unamerican?

The colonists who fought the British were tax protestors. The Whiskey Rebellion farmers were tax protestors. We had no income tax for 120 years and we didn't have a universal income tax for 150 years. A tax protestor is as American as Apple Pie.

People who hate tax protestors must ether be extremely ignornant about American history of they are closet marxists.
Lecia, if you don't like the Bill of Rights you should leave.

The Constitution is about what the government can and cannot do. This is esp true with the Preamble of the Bill of Rights which states that "declaratory and restrictive clauses should be added to prevent the misconstruction and abuse of power". Also look at the ninth amendment.
Hebrew, we are NOT a demoicracy. We are Constitutional Republic that uses a system of checks and balances to protect inalienable rights which is the rights under the bill of rights.

Answer: They aren't. What is unAmerican is to tax only a portion of the public and then give that money to another portion.

Tea party’s biggest concern isn’t Obama’s agenda

Recently, I was fishing for trophy trout in this northeast corner of Georgia. When fellow anglers learned I live near Washington, the derisive remarks and sneering about “the government” started rolling like trout to a mayfly hatch.

George Washington and the Whiskey Rebellion (clip)

In the wake of the UBS AG fallout and IRS Offshore Settlement Initiative, the IRS continues its pursuit of tax evaders with undisclosed offshore accounts with their requests of FBAR (Foreign Bank Account Reporting) of suspected violators.

What can be expected from the IRS?

In 2009, a highly publicized investigation into Swiss bank UBS AG and U.S. account holders was launched by the IRS and U.S. Department of Justice against those who failed to come forward with their assets to the U.S. Government. However, the investigation did not end with UBS. To encourage taxpayers to come forward, the IRS instituted the Offshore Settlement Initiative Voluntary Disclosure Program (the Initiative) where undisclosed offshore account holders could disclose their foreign assets in exchange for reduced penalties. However the deadline to take part in the Offshore Settlement Initiative has since passed. The IRS has made it is known that offshore tax evasion will remain a top priority. So, those U.S. taxpayers with undisclosed offshore accounts that failed to meet the Offshore Settlement Initiative deadline of October 15, 2009 can expect to be contacted by the IRS.

As the IRS continues its pursuit, Taxpayers may receive a Form 6564 or Information Document Request (IDR). These IDRs will focus on offshore bank accounts. In order for IRS examiners to validate a tax return they will need to secure the necessary books, papers, and other information. The Information Document Request is a formal and structured process for the IRS to request and secure information from taxpayers, including information regarding offshore bank accounts. Although less formal than a subpoena, an IDR still carries with it consequences for failure to comply and can lead to deeper inquiry and possible sanction.

The IRS will focus Information Document Requests on U.S. taxpayers with offshore assets and accounts that failed to disclose these interests to the U.S. government on their Form 1040, U.S. Individual Tax Returns, and file a corresponding Form TD F 90-22.1, Foreign Bank Account Reporting (FBAR). If IRS agents discover that a taxpayer has not reported an interest in an offshore account or income accruing on such accounts during the course of an audit, the IRS may impose steep penalties including the greater of $100,000 or 50% of the offshore account balance for willful failure to file an FBAR for each account. These penalties, compounded with interest and fraud penalties, can essentially wipe out the taxpayers foreign assets.Additionally, taxpayers could be subject to criminal prosecution and jail time for tax evasion.

The issues surrounding these IDRs are exceptionally delicate and should be met with caution. Taxpayers who have been issued an Information Document Request by the IRS are best served by calling on a tax attorney who is adept at resolving disputes with the IRS quickly. An attorney can direct the taxpayer how best to respond to an Information Document Request and will be able to plan with his attorney the best strategy for a course of action. Otherwise the Internal Revenue Service can seek considerable penalties and possible criminal prosecution against those U.S. Taxpayers believed to be hiding money in undisclosed offshore accounts

Create, Search, Revise, Print and E-file Payroll 1099-misc and W2 Forms to the IRS and the States Anytime of the Year

All businesses and organizations are required to file W-2 or 1099-misc forms to the IRS, SSA or States at the end of every year. C&S Technologies (eSmartPayroll) released two dedicated online tools that enable users to manage the tasks conveniently, effectively and accurately.

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