Loopholes
A "loophole" is an ambiguity in a system, such as a law or security, which can be used to circumvent or otherwise avoid the intent, implied or explicitly stated, of the system. Loopholes are searched for and used strategically in a variety of circumstances, including taxes, elections, politics, the criminal justice system, or in breaches of security.
"Loophole" is an often misused term when discussing tax practices. At different times, legitimate tax planning strategies are referred to as "Loopholes" by politicians and the media, when the original intention of the law was to provide incentives and equity. This page is filled with Tips that may reflect updates and changes for your tax and business needs and useful reference Links.
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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
Congress has approved and the President has signed new economic stimulus legislation, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Click here for some key highlights.
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- Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce
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