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Tax Reform Impact on Employers and Employees

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Work-related education. Most notably, the (1) deduction for qualified tuition and related expenses, (2) exclusion for qualified tuition reductions, (3) exclusion for educational assistance programs, (4) exclusion for employer-provided housing, and (5) exclusion for adoption assistance programs all survived the Tax Bill.

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PSMJ Resources Inc. Survey Finds that Overall Economy Continues to

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More specifically, the Education and Government Buildings markets showed declining proposal opportunities. “With unemployment rates creeping back up and concerns about the United States’ debt burden, there is reason for concern at the most macro level. . Breakthrough 2012 Pre-Conference. Presenting the Ideal You.

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PSMJ Resources Blog: Design Activity Weakness Continues in June

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Unemployment, raising energy costs, and economic uncertainty over the government debt ceiling clearly have consumers nervous. • “There is more competition for small higher-education projects, and the length of time from start of discussion to contract and commencement of design is prolonged. percent in March to 9.2

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HBI President Ed Brady’s Call to Action to Solve the Construction Industry’s Labor Shortage

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At the International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Orlando last month, Ed Brady, president of the Home Builders Institute (HBI)—the educational arm of the national Association of Home Builders ( NAHB )—led the call to action for solving the housing industry’s chronic skilled labor shortage. . million by 2025. . PB: Let’s focus on retention.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Property Tax Abatements: The Tax Incentive Reform Act of 1992 (TIRA) allows qualified industries to receive abatements of non-educational property taxes for new businesses locating to Alabama and for expansions of existing facilities in Alabama. The combined state and local millage rate would then be applied to the assessed value.

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SPECIAL REPORT: Steadfast And Strong In The Wake Of Superstorm Sandy

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In addition, the NJ Business Action Center is working to increase awareness of access to state and federal programs, attending local chamber of commerce roundtables and regional/county business development events, continuing outreach to key economic development partners and collaborating with higher education. President Obama joins Gov.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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BROWNFIELD DEVELOPMENT TAX ABATEMENTS: Gives cities and counties the ability to abate the following: Non-educational city and county sales & use taxes; Non-educational state, city and county property taxes—up to 20 years; Mortgage and recording taxes. Three of the nation’s 40 Renewal Community areas are in Alabama. persons.

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