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Source: nhbr.com - Jul 3, 2017

The choice to become self-employed can be a fulfilling journey but it comes with many responsibilities. Entrepreneurs just starting out are in control of virtually every aspect of their business,... Read more >

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Source: louisianaradionetwork.com - Jul 3, 2017

Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves says he’s filed a common-sense approach to reforming the food stamp program that would impact able-bodied adults without dependents. Graves says his bill... Read more >

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Source: nola.com - Jul 3, 2017

Seven tax changes approved by the Louisiana Legislature became law Monday (June 26) when Gov. John Bel Edwards signed the legislation. Two are expected to save the state money, and five are... Read more >

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Source: fox8live.com - Jun 30, 2017

NEW ORLEANS, LA (WVUE) - An LSU criminologist says he believes the French Quarter is no longer safe, and that a recent attack caught on video has put crime there at a crucial tipping point. His... Read more >

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Source: rev.state.la.us - Jun 30, 2017

Who is eligible to receive a solar energy system tax credit under Act 413 of the 2017 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature? My solar credit was denied due to the cap, do I need to file... Read more >

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Source: theadvertiser.com - Jun 30, 2017

BATON ROUGE — Louisiana will spend up to $15 million to clear a backlog of tax credits for homeowners who paid thousands to add solar panels to their property only to see the state abruptly end... Read more >

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Source: irs.gov - Jun 29, 2017

Many taxpayers have encountered individuals impersonating IRS officials – in person, over the telephone and via email. Don’t get scammed. We want you to understand how and when the IRS contacts... Read more >

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Source: irs.gov - Jun 29, 2017

IRS YouTube Videos: Tax Scams: English | Spanish | ASL Private Collection of Overdue Taxes: English | Spanish IR-2017-112, June 26, 2017... Read more >

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Source: nbc4i.com - Jun 29, 2017

TAMPA, FL (WFLA) — The cost of summer camp for your kids could pay off, come tax time. Working parents can save around $1,000 per child, up to two children, depending on their income. That’s... Read more >

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Source: chase.com - Jun 29, 2017

Planning and preparation are make or break priorities when you're seeking financing for your business. Larry Conley, Senior Vice President and national specialty finance manager at JPMorgan Chase,... Read more >

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Source: nytimes.com - Jun 28, 2017

Raid your 401(k). Ask your boss for a loan, load up on your credit cards, or put up your house as collateral by taking out a second mortgage. Those are some of the financially risky strategies... Read more >

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Source: theadvocate.com - Jun 28, 2017

Gov. John Bel Edwards on Monday kicked off a $7.9 million project to fix up a north Baton Rouge vocational technical facility with the goal of better teaching industrial crafts for waiting jobs.... Read more >

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Source: cnbc.com - Jun 28, 2017

Financial advisors can deploy a variety of strategies to decrease the toll that taxes can take on retiree clients' portfolios. The following are three areas of focus. Income: Sources and timing of... Read more >

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Source: newsok.com - Jun 27, 2017

Entrepreneurship can be a rewarding and lucrative experience. But, it can also feel at times like there is a target right across your back with the Internal Revenue Service and other taxation... Read more >

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Source: forbes.com - Jun 27, 2017

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) today released their score of the "Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017" (BCRA). There's the usual nonsense about how millions of people will lose coverage... Read more >

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