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 Tax credits for energy-efficient home improvements reinstated

January 10, 2013 

Tax credits for energy-efficient home improvements reinstated

Federal tax credits for energy-efficient home improvements are back. Reinstatement of the popular credits was a little-noticed part of the American Taxpayer Relief Act, the last-minute legislation that kept America from tumbling over the fiscal cliff at the start of the year.

 Salaries for internal auditors rising

Accounting January 10, 2013 

Salaries for internal auditors rising

Analysis reveals that an increased number of internal auditors will receive raises, specialized skills and certifications yield higher salaries, and employers are increasing their focus on work-life balance.

 Virginia proposal complicates Maryland’s gas tax debate

January 10, 2013 

Virginia proposal complicates Maryland’s gas tax debate

The governor of Virginia has thrown a new wrinkle into a Maryland debate by calling for abolition of the commonwealth’s gas tax and increasing the sales tax to pay for roads and transit, a move that would alter the competitive balance between the two states. This week’s proposal by Gov. Bob McDonnell, a Republican, is...…

 Texas sales tax revenues climb by 9.4%

January 10, 2013 

Texas sales tax revenues climb by 9.4%

Texas saw its sales tax collections rise again in December, with revenue of $2.17 billion, an increase of 9.4 percent over the same month last year, the state comptroller's office said Wednesday.

 With rising state revenues, Texas legislature considering tax breaks

January 10, 2013 

With rising state revenues, Texas legislature considering tax breaks

An unexpected boost in state revenue has prompted the state's Republican leadership to embrace the possibility of tax relief during the just-started 83rd Legislature, but critics of the idea say the money should first be used to restore state services that underwent deep cuts two years ago.

 2012 was safest year for air travel since 1945

January 9, 2013 

2012 was safest year for air travel since 1945

Anyone with a fear of flying should consider this before boarding their next flight: Last year, there was roughly one fatal airliner crash for every 2.5 million flights. Indeed, 2012 was the safest year for air travel since the dawn of the jet age in 1945, according to recently released data from the Aviation Safety…