When you hire a foreign worker, federal law mandates you check if the person is eligible to work in the United States. As part of this process, you must complete and keep an I-9 form for every employee before you send the person's W-2 form to the IRS. If the IRS or the Social Security Administration (SSA) cannot match the employee's details in their databases, the department will send you a no-match letter.
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The average long-term U.S. mortgage rates have risen to 3.76%. These rates are still incredibly low based on historical records; however, with the economy still in a recession and with the average American household owing approximately $15,950 in credit card debt, many households are having a hard time paying off their mortgage, or lien, every month. Some homeowners have even taken out a second mortgage in order to have the funds needed to pay off other debts.
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Driving with children in the car can be a stressful experience, making you hyper aware of traffic and the behavior of other drivers. While seat belt and child safety seat regulations help to protect youth, you should educate yourself on additional ways to safeguard young ones during car trips and what to do in the aftermath of an accident.
Selecting the Right Car Safety Seat
All states require infants and young children to sit in child safety seats when a motor vehicle is in motion.
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If you're one of the millions of individuals affected by President Obama's November 20, 2014 executive action on immigration, you may be wondering how quickly you can begin to realize some of the benefits of this order. Although some such benefits are set to roll out as quickly as February 2015, this order is currently under attack by Congress and, if they are successful, some benefits may immediately cease. Read on to learn more about the potential congressional challenges to this action, and how they might affect your residency status.
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Facing criminal charges is a daunting position for anyone to be in, but it can be even harder when you've never faced them before. The first issue you need to handle in this position is choosing your legal counsel. It may seem like a good idea to save money by opting for a court-appointed public defender to represent you. However, it's a good idea to know how these defenders can fall short when compared to private attorneys before you make your final decision.
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