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Preparing for Shifts in Philanthropic Planning During the Trump Era
Source: wealthmanagement.com - Dec 15, 2016 Donald J. Trump’s election, along with a Republican Congress, will likely have widespread implications for philanthropic planning for high net worth individuals, an increasingly crucial gift... Read more > Category: General Business |
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Tax Preparedness Series: What to Do Before The Tax Year Ends Dec. 31
Source: irs.gov - Dec 15, 2016 Note to Editor: This is the sixth in a series of reminders to help taxpayers prepare for the upcoming tax filing season. IR-2016-170, Dec. 14, 2016 WASHINGTON — As tax filing season approaches,... Read more > Category: General Business |
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Four Year-End Tax Saving And Smart Planning Tips For Small Business Owners
Source: forbes.com - Dec 14, 2016 Your business is on track for another year of double-digit growth, and you have a more-than-healthy cash flow in your corporate bank account. Nicely done! But when it comes to year-end tax... Read more > Category: General Business |
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Mayor Landrieu Celebrates Opening of New Mid-City Library Location
Source: nola.gov - Dec 14, 2016 December 13, 2016 NEW ORLEANS – Today, Mayor Mitch Landrieu and City officials celebrated the opening of the newly-relocated Mid-City Library (4140 Canal St.) This $200,000 investment,... Read more > Category: General Business |
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$213,300,000,000: Individual Income Taxes Set Record in First 2 Months of FY17
Source: cnsnews.com - Dec 14, 2016 The federal government brought in a record of approximately $213,300,000,000 in individual income tax revenues through the first two months of fiscal 2017 (Oct. 1, 2016 through the end of... Read more > Category: General Business |
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Plan now to Use Health Flexible Spending Arrangements in 2017; Contribute up to $2,600; $500 Carryover Option Available to Many
Source: irs.gov - Dec 12, 2016 IR-2016-168, Dec. 9, 2016 WASHINGTON ― The Internal Revenue Service today reminded eligible employees that now is the time to begin planning to take full advantage of their employer’s health... Read more > Category: General Business |
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The Fastest Way to Find New Customers
Source: entrepreneur.com - Dec 12, 2016 Some years ago, I overheard a debate between two friends about the name of a startup business. "It's a good name," said one friend to the other, "but I'm not sure it's the best name." You could say... Read more > Category: General Business |
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How To Avoid Online Shopping Fraud this Holiday Season
Source: newsfactor.com - Dec 12, 2016 As e-commerce takes more of Americans' shopping dollars, the opportunity for web-based fraud increases. Not only are more thieves lurking, shoppers' comfort with e-commerce is leading to risky... Read more > Category: General Business |
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Mandatory IRA Distributions: Avoid These 3 Common Mistakes
Source: forbes.com - Dec 12, 2016 It's hard to break a habit after 30 or 40 years isn't it? Well, if you've been contributing to an IRA, 401K, 403B, or TSP you've created a multi-decade healthy habit of saving, but when you turn 70... Read more > Category: General Business |
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Dates & deadlines for 2017 health insurance
Source: healthcare.gov - Dec 9, 2016 You can enroll in or change 2017 Marketplace health insurance right now. Important dates to note: November 1, 2016: Open Enrollment started — first day to enroll, re-enroll, or change a... Read more > Category: General Business |
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More year-end financial planning tips
Source: chicagotribune.com - Dec 9, 2016 Last week, I outlined some financial planning tips that varied somewhat from year-end advice in past years, due to changes that likely in the tax code going forward. They included things like... Read more > Category: General Business |
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IRS Saw Fourfold ID Scam Increase in 2016
Source: tax-news.com - Dec 9, 2016 The US Internal Revenue Service, while issuing warnings to taxpayers to be wary of identity theft and refund fraud scams, has disclosed that it saw a fourfold surge in phishing and malware... Read more > Category: General Business |
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Nine End-of-Year Tax Tips for Procrastinators and Planners Alike
Source: longisland.com - Dec 9, 2016 Long Island, NY - December 7, 2016 - It is the time of the year when procrastinators and planners both are looking for those last-minute, end-of-year tax tips that could save them money on their... Read more > Category: General Business |
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Ex-Angola officials charged with theft of $140K in rodeo, other funds for employee recreation
Source: theadvocate.com - Dec 8, 2016 Two former high-ranking officials at the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola who were accused by auditors of looting a fund aimed at improving recreational opportunities at the prison have been... Read more > Category: General Business |
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Americans Are Paying Apple Millions to Shelter Overseas Profits
Source: bloomberg.com - Dec 7, 2016 Over the years, Apple Inc. has become the poster child for U.S. multinationals accused of sheltering overseas profits to avoid the IRS. What’s gone largely unnoticed is that it’s been paid more... Read more > Category: General Business |
