There are many great sites on the World Wide Web but trying to actually find those great sites can be a frustrating experience. We have compiled a list of Websites that we have found to be helpful resources of information. When you click on a link, a new window will pop up. Close the window when you are ready to return to this page.


Governmental
Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development
Maryland DBED can assist you in locating state business information including available tax credit programs.


Internet Resource
Saving for College
Internet guide to State tuition savings programs (Section 529 Plans)

Retirement Plan Navigator
The IRS created this web-based tool to help small businesses determine which tax-favored pension plan best suits their needs and how to keep the plan in compliance with the law.

DOL Revises Overtime Pay Requirements for Employers
The U.S. Dept of Labor has issued final regulations on federal overtime pay requirements. The final regs. and online seminar covering key topics on the new rules are available on the DOL's website.

Federal Trade Commission Red Flag Rules
FTC delayed the requirement to comply with the Red Flags Rule until June 1, 2010, Many small businesses will now be required to implement a written Identity Theft Prevention Program.


News
MSNBC - Microsoft & NBC
MSNBC is the place for up to the minute news. Many of the news articles have audio and video clips.

Wall Street Journal
For the most current financial news, link to the Wall Street Journal

CNN The Financial Network
Up to the minute financial news and more.

CNBC, Profit From It
Start at the home page and explore the world of personal and business wealth building stories and what's going on in the markets.


Tax
The Internal Revenue Service
Home of the IRS on the Web. The IRS has definitely done a nice job on their Website.

Maryland Comptroller of the Treasury
Maryland is on the Web. Check out the status of your refund or link to other related state sites.

West Virginia Tax Department
The West Virginia tax department is your source for state news and tax developments

Small Business Health Care Tax Credit FAQ and Answers
This IRS website asks and answers many questions and provides examples how small business and qualified tax exempt organizations can benefit from the recently enacted Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Maryland Job Creation and Recovery Tax Credit
Maryland employers that hire certain workers for newly-created or certain vacant positions in the State between March 25, 2010 and December 31,2010 may be entitled to this new tax credit. See separate link to required employer application.

Sample-Job Creation and Recovery Tax Credit Employer Application
Employers must certify each potential new hire employee by submitting this online application with the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR)

Form W-11 Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act Employee Affidavit
This form will help employers calim the special payroll tax exemption that applies to many newly-hired workers during 2010.

HIRE Act: Link to News Releases and Q and A's for Employers
Under the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act, two new tax benefits are available to employers who hire certain previously unemployed workers ("qualified employees")