This publication outlines the new rules beginning in 2008 that you will use to determine when you can claim an exemption for a dependent.  Exemptions can be claimed as a "qualifying child" or a "qualifying relative". 

(Note: This publication is not intended to be construed as legal advice and you should contact you tax professional for assistance.)

Overuse of emergency rooms (ERs) is one of the top cost drivers in health care today.  According to a December 2005 report by the California Hospital Association, “Every three and one half seconds in California someone is brought to an emergency room.  That’s over 30,000 people every day seeking emergency care at community hospitals.”

Truth or myth: You need 8 hours every night? Stay up and read this tonight (you’ll thank us in the morning!)

Is bottled water better than tap? Prepare to be shocked. Bottled water - already a more than $10 billion industry - is the fastest-growing beverage category in the U.S. But is it good for you? Here's the pure truth.

Effective immediately, employers are required to provide a reasonable space and time for nursing mothers for one year after their child’s birth. This space must be an enclosed location, other than a restroom, and protected from intrusion of the public and coworkers.

Great News!! Today, the IRS released Notice 2008-104, which delays the need for all pharmacies and drug stores to implement an Inventory Information Approval System (IIAS) or certify that 90% of their gross receipts were derived from the purchase of eligible medical expenses in order for payment cards to be used at their locations.

The IRS has released inflation adjustments for 2010. By law, the dollar amounts for a variety of tax provisions must be revised each year to keep pace with inflation. As a result, more than three dozen tax benefits, affecting virtually every taxpayer, will NOT be adjusted for 2010.