The 2015 Underground Storage Tank regulation went into effect on October 13th By NACS Online – October 17, 2018 Three years ago, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued an update to the Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulation and the state program approval regulation in the Federal Register. The revisions strengthened the 1988 federal UST…
But craft and imported brews grow, and consumers say they’d pay extra for a sustainable brew By NACS Online – October 15, 2018 The beer category suffered in 2017, with total volume falling 1.1% to 2.8 billion 2.25-gallon cases, according to the Beverage Information Group’s 2018 Beer Handbook. Total beer consumption has declined for five…
By Ayar Law The IRS can now inform the State Department of your delinquent tax debt, and this could lead to a passport revocation or denial. However, your tax debt can only result in a passport revocation if it is considered “seriously delinquent”. Tax debt is seriously delinquent if you owe over $51,000 (adjusted…
By Richard H. Austin // Michigan Office of Investigative Services Effective October 4th, 2018, the Michigan Department of State will no longer accept fax copies or images of ASE certificates or test results. Any person using ASE credentials for State of Michigan mechanic certification or re-certification must follow the procedure outlined below. Login to…
The president announced the move ahead of his trip to Iowa By NACS Online In advance of his trip to Iowa on October 9th, it was reported in the press that President Donald Trump ordered the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to increase sales of corn ethanol, Politicoreports. The order comes after weeks of…
By Food Marketing Institute The state of Texas now joins California and Florida – states where court rulings have determined that state law violates the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution – when it prevents merchants from informing customers they will charge credit card users more because of swipe fees. Some thirty years ago,…
By Omega Benefit Strategies It’s that time of year again, the Annual Election Period (AEP) is upon us. If you’ve been a Medicare recipient prior to this year, then you are all too familiar with the implications of AEP. If this is your first enrollment season, then you’re about to experience what can be…
Supercenter chain’s online grocery service sees strong uptake By Supermarket News Building on its online grocery service, Meijer has begun home delivery of beer and wine to customers in Ohio. The Grand Rapids, Mich.-based supercenter chain said its assortment of craft beer and wine is now available from 40 Ohio stores through the Meijer…
The Michigan Treasury routinely hosts free educational seminars throughout Michigan connecting businesses, tax service providers and other stakeholders with Treasury representatives. These seminars provide an opportunity to discuss important Treasury updates, tax processing and compliance topics while enhancing two-way communication, cultivating a culture of taxpayer service and working together to foster continuous improvement initiatives. UPCOMING EVENTS: All businesses…
Research indicates consumers place high importance on protein when planning meals, shopping and eating, but they may not have accurate knowledge about all protein sources By NACS Online Protein is important. According to a report from consumer research firm Nielsen, 55% of U.S. households say protein is a major consideration when buying groceries, and…