Archive for April 2010

Why Do Airplanes Crash?

Fear of flying, also known as aerophobia, can be a very debilitating phobia that limits the ability to travel for the individual. When aviation accidents occur they can solidify the fears those with aerophobia have or instill new fears of flying in those affected. But what causes airplane crashes? With so much technology and support going into the aviation process, what can possibly go wrong?An aviation accident is defined as an incident associated with an aircraft that has the intention of flight where either a person is hurt or killed, or the aircraft sustains structural damage or failure or part of the aircraft structure goes missing. So what causes these incidents?Common Causes of Aviation Accidents Include:

California’s Medical Malpractice Law

The laws in California for medical malpractice were written to protect individuals from the negligence or intention of a healthcare provider to cause harm or injury to an individual. Examples of medical malpractice include misdiagnoses of particular medical condition or disease, failure to diagnose a medical condition or disease, failure to provide treatment or an unreasonable delay in providing treatment.Each state has a set limit on the amount of damages to be awarded in medical malpractice cases. California has set a limit on non-economic damages, which can be awarded in a medical malpractice case of $250,000. Each state is different, so if you do not live in the state of California and have a medical malpractice case, you will need to check with your attorney as the set amount allowed to be awarded for your case.In certain medical malpractices cases an expert in the medical field will need to testify …

Schedule C Tax Deductions – "A" is For Accountants, Attorneys & Advertising

If you’re a sole proprietor, here’s the lowdown on three small business tax deductions you can report on Schedule C. They all start with the letter “A”.1. Accountants. The fees you pay your accountant are generally tax-deductible on Schedule C, provided the fees are for services rendered on behalf of your business. So, if you pay an accountant to prepare your income tax return, that tax prep fee is deductible to the extent it applies to the forms required for your sole proprietorship, such as Schedule C, Schedule SE, Form 4562 and Form 8829.But what if your accountant also prepares Form 1040, Schedule A, and any other non-business forms on your personal income tax return? You cannot take a deduction on Schedule C for the fees paid to prepare personal income tax forms, so ask your accountant to itemize his tax prep fees on the invoice, separating personal form fees …

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