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 Free Online Tax Software Offered for Nonprofits

February 6, 2014 

Free Online Tax Software Offered for Nonprofits

Small nonprofit organizations who need to file a Form 990-N can do so for free using Aplos Software, the company has announced. Prior year returns can be filed for $19.99 each. The web-based tax preparation software can be accessed at www.aplossoftware.com.

 More Employers Focusing on Workers’ Financial Well-Being in 2014

February 5, 2014 

More Employers Focusing on Workers’ Financial Well-Being in 2014

As U.S. companies grow increasingly concerned about the financial well-being of their workforce, a new survey by Aon Hewitt, the global talent, retirement and health solutions business of Aon plc, finds that employers are looking for new ways to improve the long-term financial health of their employees in 2014.

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February 5, 2014 

New System Helps Companies Track Conflict Minerals for SEC Reporting

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) new conflict minerals rule requires thousands of companies to perform due diligence to determine whether their products contain tin, tantalum, tungsten, or gold, determine the country of origin for those minerals and report their findings to customers and the SEC.

 Treasury Dept. Urges Congress to Raise Debt Limit

February 4, 2014 

Treasury Dept. Urges Congress to Raise Debt Limit

Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew on Monday pressured Congress to raise the debt limit well before an end-of-the month deadline, warning that lawmakers risked derailing a potential "breakthrough year for our economy" if they don't act quickly.

 Virginia Environmental Agency Faces Critical Audit Over Grant Funds

February 4, 2014 

Virginia Environmental Agency Faces Critical Audit Over Grant Funds

Signs of poor financial oversight at a Virginia state agency responsible for environmental stewardship emerged late last summer when federal government monitors spotted record-keeping gaps during a review of six grants awarded to Virginia totaling nearly $740,000.