IRA Financial Group Believes New Investment Tax Triggered by President Obama’s Health Care Law
IRA Financial Group Believes New Investment Tax Triggered by President Obama’s Health Care Law To Accelerate Interest in Self-Directed IRA & Roth IRA Investments New 3.8% percentage-point surtax on investment income, part of President Obama’s health-care overhaul to create more interest in tax-free IRA investments When the Supreme Court affirmed the President Obama’s health care law on Thursday, June 28, 2012, most Americans were not aware that a new tax, which Congress passed in 2010, will significantly impact the net investment income of most joint filers with adjusted gross income of more than $250,000 ($200,000 for single filers). Although there is not yet any IRS guidance on this new law, the tax attorneys at the IRA Financial Group believe that starting on January 1, 2013, the tax rates on long-term capital gains and dividends for these earners will jump from their current historic low of 15% to 18.8%, assuming Congress extends the current tax rates. IRA Financial Group believes with the advent of the new tax, investors will be looking to shelter more of their assets in tax-deferred or tax-free retirement accounts in order to protect their assets from this new investment tax. “self-directed IRA or Roth IRA investment income would not be subject to the 3.8& tax”, notes Adam Bergman, a tax attorney with the IRA Financial Group. “The self-directed Roth IRA offers the best protection against the new investment tax triggered as a result of the Obama health care law because all income and withdrawals are tax-free,” stated Mr. Bergman. Using a self directed IRA or self-directed Roth IRA as an investment vehicle is extremely attractive tax...Seeking Workers’ Compensation Benefits While Employed in Another State
Workers who are employed in one state, but reside in another, may have questions about which state would handle their workers’ compensation claim if they were ever injured. Workers who are employed in one state, but reside in another, may have questions about which state would handle their workers’ compensation claim if they were ever injured. A number of people in the Tri-State area may live in Connecticut and work in New York or New Jersey and may be unsure which state has jurisdiction of their workers’ compensation claim. They may instinctively file for benefits in the state where they reside. Such was the case in Baron v. Genlyte Thomas Group, LLC, et al. where a salesman for a New Jersey based lighting fixtures company lived in Connecticut. His territory consisted of three New York counties, and he attended weekly sales meetings in New Jersey. He was injured in a car accident in New York while he was driving to one of his sales meetings in New Jersey. After his death five months later, his estate sought benefits from the State of Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Commission. After the claim was denied, the Connecticut Appellate Court held that it did not hold jurisdiction over the claim because Connecticut had only a “peripheral relationship” to the employment. Significant Relationship Analysis Connecticut law requires that workers’ compensation claimants have a “significant relationship” with employers in the state. This may include relationships with employers based in the state or a substantial amount of work conducted in Connecticut, even though an employer may be based in a different state. The Baron estate claimed that...One Year Later, Every Door Direct Mail is Shattering USPS Sales Forecasts and Benefiting Small Businesses All Over The United States
Started quietly as a market pilot in April of 2011, Every Door Direct Mail targets the seventy-seven percent of businesses in the U.S. who do not use postal products for advertising. The creation of this low cost mailing service allows businesses to target every home in a neighborhood with their marketing message. One year later, the results have been overwhelmingly successful for both USPS and small to medium sized business owners. “The most compelling message about Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM) is that it allows businesses to reach every home, every address, every time,” said Chief Marketing/Sales Officer of USPS, Paul Vogel. “By targeting every home, businesses are better able to find the customers who matter the most — the ones right in their neighborhood.” Printing companies like SonicPrint.com in Tampa, FL promote EDDM to businesses who have never used direct mail before. By providing free training, design and printing services, business owners are able to harness the power of this great tool with little risk or effort. Kendra Briggs, Sales Manager for SonicPrint.com, explains how the Every Door Direct Mail program changes the way that companies use direct mail. EDDM allows any small business the ability to deliver messages to their customers for 67% off the cost of a stamp. Combined with the elimination of the need to purchase a mailing list and the labor of labeling postcards, it’s easy to realize the immense savings,” said Briggs. “USPS hit a home run with Every Door Direct Mail.” Once USPS determined that there was a market for this new program, they began to roll out an aggressive multimedia marketing...Lipsi Cosmetics Launches New Greek-Inspired Makeup Line
Inspired by the majestic island of Lipsi in Greece, Lipsi Cosmetics is pleased to announce the launch of a new makeup line with a Mediterranean feel. LOS ANGELES, April 7, 2012 Lipsi Cosmetics is pleased to announce the launch of a new Greek-inspired cosmetics line aimed at accentuating natural beauty while flawlessly hiding imperfections. Lipsi products get their inspiration from Greece’s rich history and breathtaking scenery. Mediterranean colors provide a unique, natural appearance to make women feel more confident in their bodies without completely disguising their true beauty. Lipsi’s most popular products include eye shadow palettes and the signature “Buttery Bliss,” lipsticks. Founded by Chris Nikolaou and Caite Pywar, Lipsi Cosmetics is much more than a cosmetics company; it’s the journey of a lifetime. The company name comes from the remote, untarnished Greek island of Lipsi where Mr. Nikolaou was raised and spent many years exploring the majestic coast. The monodendri tree featured in Lipsi’s logo, which Mr. Nikolaou tried to reach for over twelve years with his childhood friend, is a symbol of dedication and adaptation. The tree is strong and grows in even the harshest conditions – something that inspires Lipsi Cosmetics. Lipsi Cosmetics is determined to not only provide high quality cosmetics, but also deliver an informative, memorable experience. The company firmly believes in social media, and will be sharing a variety of information ranging from articles on how to apply makeup to video demonstrations. Additionally, thoughtful product packaging makes every purchase of Lipsi Cosmetics feel like a gift. After extensive planning and testing, Lipsi Cosmetics has launched the company website where consumers looking to buy...
