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A small-business wish list

Article Abstract:

Delegates to the Jun 1995 White House Conference on Small Business completed a 60-point agenda that they hope will contribute to public policy formation into 2000. Topics under debate included deficit reduction, affirmative action and methods for determining a worker's independent contractor status.

Planning, Conferences, meetings and seminars, Industry regulations, Government regulation of business, Trade regulation

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Building nest eggs for medical bills

Article Abstract:

Congress is considering allowing tax incentives for medical savings accounts (MSAs). Supporters maintain MSAs provide an incentive for patients to control their medical costs, but opponents claim they endanger the health insurance system. Considerations for small businesses are discussed.

Human resource management

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Taking the taxes out of health care

Article Abstract:

A pilot program that will allow the self-employed and employees of small companies to open medical savings accounts will begin Jan 1, 1997. The accounts will operate like individual retirement accounts and will cover costs not covered bu ordinary insurance.

Employee benefits, Medical savings accounts

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