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Source: blogs.wsj.com - Sep 30, 2016

A tax break for Olympic winners sailed through the U.S. Senate on Thursday. The legislation, reviled by tax experts but given a perfect 10 by politicians, creates a new exemption for the bonuses... Read more >

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Source: whotv.com - Sep 30, 2016

One of Hillary Clinton’s proposals has some family farmers concerned. Under her plan, estate taxes would apply to inheritances worth more than $3.5 million for an individual. The tax rate would... Read more >

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Source: pcadvisor.co.uk - Sep 30, 2016

Backing up your stuff is more important than ever in 2016, but surprisingly few people take it seriously. They're either in denial, under the illusion that their laptop will never break, or else... Read more >

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Source: theadvocate.com - Sep 29, 2016

A lawsuit the state and New Orleans have lodged against online travel agency giants Priceline, Orbitz, Expedia and Travelocity uses words like "disguise" and "camouflage" to complain about a scheme... Read more >

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Source: ktbs.com - Sep 29, 2016

Driving in Louisiana? Caution: rough roads ahead. Reader's Digest once ranked Bayou State roads the worst in the nation -- 50th among all states -- when they looked at spending, congestion, road... Read more >

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Source: nola.com - Sep 28, 2016

In New Orleans, food is entertainment. Here are picks from the NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune food team for eating and drinking events this week and the weeks ahead. CLICK ON SOURCE LINK TO READ... Read more >

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Source: cbsnews.com - Sep 23, 2016

Here’s a warning to small-business owners who routinely use contractors. The owner of a home care services agency contracted with 35 workers to provide services to her customers. An IRS audit... Read more >

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Source: tax-news.com - Sep 23, 2016

On September 21, the US House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act, which would provide a uniform framework for when states may tax... Read more >

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Source: dailyprogress.com - Sep 16, 2016

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The Louisiana Department of the Treasury is hosting an unclaimed property event Saturday at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge. Employees will be stationed by the... Read more >

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Source: forbes.com - Sep 8, 2016

The Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce estimates that U.S. retail e-commerce sales for the second quarter of 2016, adjusted for seasonal variation, hit a whopping $97.3 billion (report... Read more >

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Source: theadvocate.com - Sep 8, 2016

Only eight percent of Louisiana cities and 25 percent of its participate in a federal program that allows authorities a chance to give residents a break on flood insurance premiums, Those... Read more >

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Source: fox8live.com - Sep 7, 2016

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Fat Tuesday is only 173 days away the super Krewe of Endymion is getting the purple, green and gold ball rolling early. The hottest band in the land, KISS will headline... Read more >

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Source: wtvm.com - Sep 7, 2016

A star-studded lineup on Louisiana Rising: A Benefit Concert for Flood Relief delivered not only great music but major results! The concert Raycom Media presented LIVE on Monday night raised more... Read more >

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Source: wwltv.com - Sep 7, 2016

NEW ORLEANS -- Traditional cab companies are looking to technology to compete with ride-sharing companies that have started operating in the city. When Tulane student Lucian Goodman and his... Read more >

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Source: nola.com - Aug 29, 2016

Louisiana flood victims can claim refunds for state sales taxes paid on clothing, furniture, electronics and other items that were destroyed by the floodwaters. Refunds are available only for... Read more >

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