Nov 1, 2013 | Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation, News
How to Fix Those Mistakes Before Uncle Sam Finds Them By Randy Cook Qualified retirement plans are wonderful business tools for attracting and retaining employees, maximizing tax savings, and planning for retirement. For many businesses, the company-sponsored...
Sep 30, 2013 | Company, News
On September 27, the shareholders of Saalfeld Griggs offered up an end-of-summer BBQ for the firm, complete with the roasting of a pig and a great assortment of side dishes. Chefs Mark Shipman, his son, Jon, and John Griffin, our fearless administrator, roasted the...
Sep 1, 2013 | News, Real Property & Land Use
By Alan Sorem Oregon land use laws have a substantial effect on all Oregon business and individuals. As members of the public, we benefit from living in a well-planned state and city. As taxpayers, we have an interest in seeing property developments pay their fair...
Sep 1, 2013 | Business & Taxation, News
By: Caleb Williams 2013 Legislation Affecting Oregon Business: Benefit Companies In 2013, Oregon has become the most recent state in a wave of states to create a legal framework for a “benefit company.” As of this writing, 19 states and the District of...
Sep 1, 2013 | Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation, News
By Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Practice Group In an article published earlier this year, we discussed the new 3.8% Medicare tax, or Net Investment Income Tax (“NIIT”), and recommended taxpayers evaluate the need to amend lease agreements...
Sep 1, 2013 | Employment Law, News
What’s An Employer To Do? By Jennifer Paul The close of any legislative session is a great time to dust off your employment manual and review it for legal compliance. This is particularly true following the 2013 Oregon Legislative Session. This year’s session...
