Remember that April 18 marks the deadline for taxpayers to file their annual returns.
Tax Day is typically April 15, but because that date falls on a Saturday, and due to a Washington, DC holiday on Monday, the filing deadline was pushed to April 18.
As of April 7, the Internal Revenue Service has processed more than 101 million returns. The average refund to taxpayers is $2,878, down from $3,175 at the same time a year earlier.
If you’re scrambling to finish your taxes by midnight Tuesday, here are some reminders of often-forgotten items that might be deductible, so you…
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BC removes mask mandate in hospital and health-care settings
BC is making some changes to COVID-related restrictions in health care settings.
Provincial health officerDr. Bonnie Henry said Thursday that visitors to long-term care, assisted-living and other health-care facilities will no longer be required to provide proof of vaccination and results of a rapid antigen test.
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BC lifts mandatory universal mask-wearing in all health-care settings
In addition, Henry said the province is also removing the restriction of universal mask-wearing as a provincial order in health-care settings and facilities.
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“Based on risk assessments and workplace safety plans, staff and visitors will be required to wear masks…
Does Divorce Change My Estate Plan?
Yes! Even if you don’t have a written estate plan, you have an estate plan per the laws of your state. If you get divorced, the nature of your estate plan will change.
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If you have a written estate plan and get divorced, once your divorce is final, you need to update your plan.
It is likely your divorce may change things such as your:
legal name,
Trustees,
beneficiaries,
Power of…
EHR Threats? – Rickard & Associates
A recent warning highlights that electronic health records (EHRs) are a top target of cybercriminals.
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The Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) issued a warning to healthcare entities regarding EHR vulnerabilities and protections.
Protected health information (PHI) continues to hold its value on the dark web and is a constant target of cybercriminals.
With the recent growth of telehealth and healthcare technology, we have seen a large increase in cybercrime and…