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The HIRE Act of 2010

In March 2010, Congress enacted the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act, which includes provisions to encourage employers to hire new employees and to make new capital investments. This article discusses these new incentives, as well as the revenue-raising provisions included in the act to offset their cost.

Congress Enacts Hiring Incentives Act with Tax Provisions

The Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act contains several tax items, the biggest of which is a payroll tax credit for employers who hire workers who have been unemployed for at least 60 days and who are not replacement hires.

FBAR Penalties Reduced for Six Months

The IRS has provided a framework for voluntary disclosure requests containing offshore issues, such as previously undisclosed foreign financial accounts and entities.