Copier Security Risk

May 3, 2010

Modern copiers use hard drives to store images as part of the copy and print process. Even if the copier deletes the image once it has been printed, the file remains on the drive unless they are overwritten. It is trivial to recover this data. Off lease and out of service copiers often leave businesses [...]

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Colorado’s Sales Reporting

April 15, 2010

Colorado is requiring out-of-state retailers to track and report sales. Retailers are required to send consumers an annual report to assist in their use tax preparation. Retailers are also required to submit a copy of these reports to the Colorado Department of Revenue. The Supreme Court has ruled that the collection of sales tax by [...]

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Smaller IT Departments

April 2, 2010

Cloud based technologies are reducing the need for large IT . With careful planning, small and medium sized businesses can leverage robust technology infrastructure with minimal human resource and capital requirements.

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Sales Tax On Internet Sales

April 2, 2010

States are eyeing sales tax on out of state internet companies as a source of revenue. By using qualifications other than physical presence, states are hoping to increase sales tax. For example, advertising within New York now establishes nexus. Since more states will follow this example, sales tax compliance capabilities should given strong consideration when making ERP and ecommerce technology choices.

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Severance Not Subject to FICA

March 20, 2010

Severance payments are not subject to F.I.C.A tax according to U.S. v. Quality Stores, Inc., February 23, 2010. While the IRS is likely to appeal, businesses can file protective refund claims back to 2006 to maximize refunds not subject to statue of limitations.

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