The partners and staff of Craig, Fitzsimmons and Michaels, LLP would like to welcome the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers Apostolic Trust to its ever-growing list of Not-for-Profit clients.

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Our Winter 2009-2010 Newsletter is now available online. Take a look at the latest information on 403(b) Pension Plans, how to draft a comprehensive Conflict of Interest Policy and more! You can also view any of our previous issues under “Resources-Newsletter” if you missed anything!

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The partners and staff of Craig, Fitzsimmons and Michaels, LLP would like to welcome the Missionary Sisters of Mary Immaculate to its ever-growing list of Not-for-Profit clients.

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The partners and staff of Craig, Fitzsimmons and Michaels, LLP would like to welcome the Holy Name Province of the Franciscan Friars to their ever growing list of Catholic religious congregations served. We look forward to working with Fr. Tom Conway, OFM and the entire Provincial administration in the coming months!

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President Obama signed The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act on Feb. 17, 2009.  The Act provides nearly $300 billion dollars in tax relief and is retroactive to Jan. 01, 2009.  For more information on this far reaching tax relief for small businesses and middle income tax payers, click the following link "Federal Tax Watch Newsletter" or go to Resources > Publications for more information.

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The IRS has recently issued a new Tax Guide for Churches and Religious Organizations which covers the benefits to, and responsibilities under federal tax law for such organizations. See our link to this guide under our Resources > Guides section.

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