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Source: cnbc.com - Feb 8, 2017

Americans families residing in a foreign country can take advantage of some tax planning gems this season. Just like those living stateside, citizens abroad need to file by April 18. They get an... Read more >

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Source: wkrg.com - Feb 8, 2017

It’s tax filing season, but you’re not the only one anxious to get your refund. Scammers are out to get a piece of your wallet—and they’ve got a few new tricks up their sleeves. Here are... Read more >

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Source: fox8live.com - Feb 6, 2017

NEW ORLEANS, LA (WVUE) - Some local restaurant owners are fired up over a new alcohol tax. Krista May, who owns Cowbell, said she feels blindsided. "I had no idea that it was happening.... Read more >

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Source: time.com - Feb 6, 2017

To the winner of the Super Bowl LI go all the spoils: the bragging rights, the huge ring, the bonus...and yes, the taxes. This year, each player on the winning team—from the quarterback down to... Read more >

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Source: irs.gov - Feb 6, 2017

IRS Special Edition Tax Tip 2017-02, February 3, 2017 As millions of people begin filing their tax returns, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers about some basic tips to keep in mind... Read more >

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Source: irs.gov - Feb 6, 2017

Many people find it necessary to take out money early from their IRA or retirement plan. Doing so, however, can trigger an additional tax on top of income tax taxpayers may have to pay. Here are a... Read more >

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Source: nbcdfw.com - Feb 4, 2017

The Internal Revenue Service warns that scammers have found a simpler way to steal your money and you could be a victim just by filing your taxes. Eric Hoefnagel worked for the IRS for 25 years... Read more >

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Source: bestofneworleans.com - Feb 4, 2017

State Rep. Paul Hollis, R-Covington, in a bill filed almost three months prior to the 2017 general legislative session, is seeking an exemption for Louisiana residents from Affordable Care Act... Read more >

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Source: cnbc.com - Feb 3, 2017

Feel like you need to take a mulligan on your Social Security strategy? More than one-third of retirees decide to claim their benefits as soon as they can, at age 62. "They feel nervous Social... Read more >

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Source: ksdk.com - Feb 3, 2017

Tax deductions are always useful, but tax credits are even more so. Deductions only reduce your taxable income, while credits are subtracted directly from your tax bill. In the case of refundable... Read more >

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Source: irs.gov - Feb 3, 2017

IR-2017-19, Feb. 2, 2017 Español WASHINGTON — Aggressive and threatening phone calls by criminals impersonating IRS agents remain a... Read more >

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Source: neworleanscitybusiness.com - Feb 2, 2017

The Federal Reserve has left its key interest rate unchanged at a time of solid economic gains but also heightened uncertainty surrounding the new Trump administration. At the same time, the Fed... Read more >

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Source: thetowntalk.com - Feb 2, 2017

Louisiana has to resolve a $304 million budget shortfall by the end of its fiscal year, and how lawmakers deal with that will be interesting, says journalist Jeremy Alford. Alford, the publisher... Read more >

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Source: forbes.com - Feb 2, 2017

President Trump's executive order on travel may be generating big protests, but an IRS missive on travel and passports may not go down too well either. More than a year ago, in H.R.22, Congress... Read more >

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Source: nola.com - Feb 1, 2017

Sorry, Louisiana shoppers. You have the distinction of paying the highest average sales tax in America. A new report from the Tax Foundation finds Louisiana's average combined state and local... Read more >

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