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 Partnership expands Paychex into South American market

August 20, 2013 

Partnership expands Paychex into South American market

Paychex, Inc. and São Paulo-based Semco Partners today announced a joint venture agreement to expand Paychex’s services into Brazil. Paychex is a provider of payroll, human resources, insurance and benefits services for small and medium-sized businesses.

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August 19, 2013 

IRS now offers online FATCA registrations

Organizations that must register with the Internal Revenue Service under the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) can now do so online at the taxing agency's website, the IRS announced on Monday. FACTA is usually required by financial institutions.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

 Minnesota’s farm equipment repair tax considered for repeal

August 19, 2013 

Minnesota’s farm equipment repair tax considered for repeal

Craig Will has fielded more than his share of grumbling customers since a new state tax on farm equipment repairs took effect. Will works at Midwest Machinery in Sauk Rapids, which repairs farm implements and other equipment. Will says many farmers who bring their machines in for repairs aren’t aware of the new sales tax,...…