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FATCA: Unintended Consequences
In 2010, Congress passed the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act. At the time, there was very little press coverage or debate about the so-called FATCA. First of all, it was an add-on to an employment [...]
Bank Mergers and Mortgage Assignments
When banks voluntarily merge, which is happening a lot these days, the purchasing bank or the resultant entity must be vigilant in assigning all the mortgages or face the risk down the road if the [...]
Background Checks, Ban the Box and Best Practices in Hiring
Employers have to weigh many decisions when they are involved in the hiring process. They have to find the right fit when choosing a new employee. Among the data gathered is past employment history, which [...]
Are auto suppliers driving Michigan’s economic rebirth?
It’s no secret that the automotive industry is still the key to driving Michigan’s economy back from the brink of the Great Recession. But it’s not just the automakers leading the charge. Michigan’s auto suppliers [...]
Offer in Compromise Legislation: What is it and what does it change?
Governor Rick Snyder signed significant tax legislation, making official the Offer In Compromise Legislation (OIC), also known as Michigan Public Act 240 of 2014. The Michigan Department of the Treasury will be able to offer [...]
BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) to Work: Issues to Consider
Lots of employees are bringing their own personal electronic devices, such as smart phones, tablets and laptops and utilizing these devices for work. If this is happening with your employees, then you have some BYOD [...]
