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Record Retention & Destruction

Accounting Audit Reports Permanently Accounts Receivable or Payable Ledger 8 years Bank Statements and Reconciliations 5 years Cancelled Checks — Payroll and General 5 years Cancelled Checks — For Purchase of Assets 5 years after asset disposition Capitol …

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Collision Damage Waiver

If you rent private, passenger-type vehicles and you intend to hold the customer responsible for damage to the vehicle, you must offer the customer a collision damage waiver (CDW).  A CDW permits the customer to pay you to escape any charges …

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DOT Truck Regulations

United States DOT regulations kick in when you cross state lines in a vehicle (or combination of vehicles) with a total GVWR (or actual weight) of 10,000 pounds or more. If the vehicle is on a D-plate and …

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Summary of the $10,000 Cash Reporting Rule

The IRS requires all retailers and financial institutions who receive more than $10,000 cash in any one transaction (or any two or more related transactions) to file IRS Fin CEN Form 8300. The rule applies to all consumer …

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Parking Tickets on Rental Vehicles

Under Iowa law, the owner of a vehicle will get the parking ticket. Providing the county attorney with a copy of the rental agreement offers you a defense. 321.484 Offenses by owners. [Emphasis added, partial quote of section] The owner of …

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Insurance Cards in Demos

Insurance cards are not required in dealer-owned vehicles. State troopers and local police routinely check vehicles for proof of insurance cards, but all vehicles owned by a dealer, regardless of whether they are running on D-plates or county …

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