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Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act Signed

Last week the House passed the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act - bipartisan legislation that was then signed into law by the President on Friday. This act offers more permanent solutions for many taxpayers, extends temporary provisions and provides updated tax relief.

Highlights from the PATH Act

Individuals

The deduction for state …

“Hard Cap” Dollar Limits for Contributions to Medical Plans for Michigan Public Employers

Public Act 152 limits the amount that a public employer can contribute for employee medical benefit plans. PA 152 provides that public employers may elect a “hard cap,” pay no more than 80% of the total amount of annual medical costs, or elect to exempt itself from the requirements under PA 152. For public employers that elected the “hard cap” do…

Produce Farmers Subject to New FDA Produce Safety Rule

On November 13, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued food safety rules which, for the first time, apply to produce farms. The new rules, known as the Produce Safety Rule provide for

regulation, testing and oversight of produce farms’ water quality
labeling and record retention
soil amendment and harvesting
the exposure of crops t…

Choosing the Right Entity: C-Corporations vs. S-Corporations

A few months ago we discussed some of the benefits and drawbacks associated with forming a business as a corporation. Generally, the corporation structure is ideal for larger businesses with high numbers of shareholders or startup companies that are anticipating obtaining funding from traditional private equity sources (or possibly going public dow…