If you are like most people, you find yourself paying more for out-of-pocket healthcare costs. You may wonder what benefit you can get on your tax return for all the expenses. Unfortunately, the answer for many people is … nothing. But you may be one of the fortunate ones who
A National Retail Federation website is a good resource for companies, large and small, working to plan and comply with expected national health care reforms.
The states of California and Washington have enacted new laws that will require major changes to the composition of brakes, including a reduction in the use of copper. While these new laws impose extensive requirements on brake manufacturers, both original equipment and aftermarket, firms that distribute, sell and install brake
In 2010, Washington became the first state to pass legislation regulating the content of brake friction materials. The Better Brakes Law, Chapter 70.285 Revised Code of Washington (RCW), requires a phase-out of copper, asbestos, and several heavy metals from brake friction materials sold or offered for sale in the state.
A small, but important, change to our name. WAWA was founded in 1960 as Washington State Automotive Wholesalers Association. In 1972 “State” was dropped from the name of the organization and it has been known as WAWA ever since. On several occasions over the years a name change had been
Summary: The automotive aftermarket industry supplies the products and services that are fundamental to the proper maintenance and repair of passenger cars, minivans, sports cars, pickups, heavy-duty and sport utility vehicles. Our industry manufactures, distributes and sells motor vehicle parts, accessories, service, tools, equipment, materials and supplies. Typically, aftermarket jobs
If you’re in business with a partner or partners, what happens if one of you dies, becomes disabled, departs the business or there is a dissolution? Without a buy-sell agreement in place, the remaining partner could be left in business with a surviving spouse, an unwanted third party who
A well-written handbook provides a cornerstone for positive employer-employee communication, and can be a great tool to ensure that each employee receives the same information, in clear language, about your company’s policies and expectations. A handbook may also offer valuable legal protection if an employee or former employee challenges you
IR-2010-38 Many small businesses and tax-exempt organizations that provide health insurance coverage to their employees now qualify for a special tax credit, according to the Internal Revenue Service. Included in the health care reform legislation, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, approved by Congress and signed by President
The telephone company charges $1.00 to $1.50 to get a phone number from information. Here’s a number worth putting in your cell phone, or your home phone speed dial: 1-800-goog411 (1-800-466-4411) This is an awesome service from Google, and it’s free — great when you are driving on
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