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Making Work Pay

In 2009 and 2010, the Making Work Pay provision of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will provide a refundable tax credit of up to $400 for working individuals and up to $800 for married taxpayers filing joint returns. This tax credit will be calculated at a rate of 6.2 percent of earned income and will phase out for taxpayers with modified adjusted gross income in excess of $75,000, or $150,000... Read More

Incentive for First Time Homebuyers

House Bill 261 On May 11, Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue signed House Bill 261 allowing a tax credit for homes purchased between June 1, 2009 and November 30, 2009. The credit is the lesser of $1,800 or 1.2 percent of the purchase price and it is not limited to first time homebuyers. To qualify for this credit, the home: Must have been for sale prior to May 11, 2009 and still be held for sale, or Must... Read More

Jeff Plank Talks Profit Enhancement, Tech Start-ups, Mindshop and More

Jeff has been with HLB Gross Collins for 14 years and is their Director of Consulting Services. HLB Gross Collins is a full service Certified Public Accounting and Consulting firm provides traditional accounting & audit services and specialized technical guidance for international tax, estate, and business consulting. Jeff graduated with an MBA from University of Chicago Booth School of Business... Read More