Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
The Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (“CRA”), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, sex, religion, etc., does not apply to “ministerial” employees of religious organizations. The Michigan Court of …
Religion and Civil Rights Act Exception Read MoreThere are two new energy credits available to eligible taxpayers on their 2009, 2010 & 2011 Michigan tax returns. I am frankly shocked that these two credits where maintained during …
New Energy Credits Available on your 2009 Michigan Tax Return Read MoreFaced with tighter budgets, Michigan cities and townships are looking for additional ways to raise revenue. Due to the Headlee Amendment, property tax increases are severely restricted. However, a municipality …
When is a License Fee Really an Illegal Tax? Read MoreDo you have an employee who is always late? One who makes or receives personal phone calls daily or one who sneaks out a couple of minutes early on a …
Employee Time Theft – You Can’t Afford To Ignore It Read MoreOn December 23, we posted an article about the Lake Michigan Asian carp dispute. In December, Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox asked the United States Supreme Court to close all …
Update on the Asian Carp Dispute Read MoreLast week, the Supreme Court issued an important decision on the free speech rights of corporations. The law has long recognized that, just like individuals, corporations are protected by the …
Important Supreme Court Decision on Corporate Free Speech Read MoreThe IRS has recently announced a new set of proposed rules for tax preparers. If enacted, the new rules would become effective January 1, 2011. According to the proposed rules, …
IRS Proposes New Rules for Tax Preparers Read MoreStop anyone you meet and ask “what’s the biggest mistake a new business owner can make?” Odds are they won’t know. A more insightful respondent (perhaps one who knows from …
How to Succeed Where Others Have Failed Read MoreMany contracts have default provisions. These provisions set forth what actions or inaction must occur for a party to default under the Agreement and for the non-defaulting party to be …
Effective Cross Default Provisions Read MoreEven smart people make mistakes. Many people who have picture perfect careers are taking photographs with the lens cap on when it comes to their personal finances. Or, if they …
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