Haiti Relief Donations Qualify for 2009 Tax Relief

On January 22, 2010 President Obama signed into law H.R. 4462, which allows taxpayers to claim a charitable contribution deduction in tax year 2009 for donations made after January 11, 2010 and before March 1, 2010, for the relief of victims in areas affected by the January 12, 2010 earthquake in Haiti. This is only available if the contribution is made in cash (not goods). This includes contributions made by text message, check, credit card or debit card.

The ROI Leader Forum - 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. in the Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Company, LLP Education Center. Join us for this exciting new educational and network resource for our business community!

Congress passes Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009

On November 5, the House of Representatives by a vote of 403-12 approved H.R. 3548, the “Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009.” The Senate had passed the measure late on November 4 by a unanimous vote, so the bill is on its way to the President for his expected signature. The new law includes an important new net operating loss provision, extends the first-time homebuyer tax credit, plus a number of other changes.

Leadership Breakfast Series co-sponsored with St. Mary’s University 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. on the first Thursday of each month, in the Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Company, LLP Education Center.

The Minnesota Department of Revenue has announced that the state will end its income tax reciprocity agreement with Wisconsin effective Jaunary 1, 2010.

Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Company, LLP is a proud corporate sponsor for the Minnesota Chapters of the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) and the Women’s Business Development Center of Minnesota (WBDC).

Joel Lebewitz and Jeff Jiang made a successful business trip to China from December 1 – 11, 2009.

Two students from Saint Mary's University - Minnesota were chosen for Kaufmann and Lurie Besikof Lapidus Scholarships.

Congratulations to Avlenda - The Minnesota Cup finalist!

Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Company, LLP is sending monthly podcasts through our partnership with KSTP-AM1500 and Today's Business Radio.

Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Company, LLP has developed a series of web seminars, or “webinars,” that have evolved from our internal training sessions. They will be held once a month with topics relating to business and will be presented by leaders within our various business units.

Lurie Besikof Lapidus Private Investment Banking, LLC Announces the Sale of Tonka Equipment Company to Meriwether Capital, LLC.

MAY 1, 2009 – MINNEAPOLIS, MINN – Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Company, LLP is proud to announce that Kevin Besikof and David Brauer have been promoted to the partnership.

Lurie Besikof Lapidus and Company, LLP co-sponsored the Minnesota Family Business Awards.