Maximum Weekly Benefit Rate for NY Workers Compensation

At the beginning of summer two things happen. School let's out , and the Department of Labor releases it's average weekly wage rate for New York State. I know, there are some geeks out there screaming , NO that data is released in March. Yeah,…

Made in the USA - The Story of the Ear Muff

At 15 years old Chester Greenwood went ice skating on a pond near his home in Farmington Maine. It was so cold his ears nearly froze off. The next afternoon he covered his ears with a woolen scarf that proved to be too itchy and heavy. The…

1099's for Vendors Paid More Than $600

Starting in 2011, landlords will be required to issue 1099's for all vendors paid more than $600 in fees for that fiscal year. There will be an exemption for those who have a temporary rental. The IRS also has the ability to exempt landlords…