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IRS says today is the busiest phone day of the year
Source: ksn.com - Feb 20, 2019 WASHINGTON - The Internal Revenue Service alerted taxpayers that today, the day after Presidents Day, marks the busiest period for calls to its toll-free help line. The IRS reminded taxpayers that... Read more > Category: General Business |
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How tax reform changed deductions
Source: fidelity.com - Feb 19, 2019 The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act enacted in late 2017 was more than 500 pages long, with detailed changes affecting everything from the taxation of trusts to the treatment of life insurance policy... Read more > Category: General Business |
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Governor announced date for Louisiana Statewide Business Summit
Source: wafb.com - Feb 18, 2019 BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - Business and industry leaders will come together to discuss the latest on the state’s economic development during the Louisiana Statewide Business Summit in February.... Read more > Category: General Business |
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Will tax refunds be lower this year? Yes, for some
Source: ajc.com - Feb 16, 2019 Those expecting income tax refunds this year may be upset when checks start showing up in their mailboxes -- or even more upset when they end up writing the IRS a check. Millions of Americans who... Read more > Category: General Business |
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Where's Your Income Tax Refund 2019? Chart Shows When to Expect IRS Refund
Source: cpapracticeadvisor.com - Feb 12, 2019 Early February is one of the busiest times for people doing their taxes. If you're one of the millions of Americans who can't wait to get your hands on your refund, we can tell you how soon you... Read more > Category: General Business |
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Your Form 1099 Reports Too Much To IRS, Can You Sue?
Source: forbes.com - Feb 12, 2019 Did you receive any IRS Forms 1099 that you think are wrong? Maybe someone paid you $1,000, but reported that they paid you $10,000? The 1099 rules are complex and voluminous, and mistakes happen.... Read more > Category: General Business |
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Avoid the rush over Presidents Day holiday; online tools, resources can help
Source: irs.gov - Feb 12, 2019 IR-2019-10, February 11, 2019 WASHINGTON — With a new tax law in effect and a surge of tax returns expected during the Presidents Day weekend, the Internal Revenue Service is offering taxpayers... Read more > Category: General Business |
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New Green Deal, Explaind: What's Actually in the Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Energy Plan?
Source: popularmechanics.com - Feb 8, 2019 n the world of environmental policy, few phrases have caught on in recent years as "Green New Deal." The term, which first entered the vernacular in 2007 when New York Times columnist Thomas... Read more > Category: General Business |
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JEDCO, Jefferson Parish announces Facade Improvement Program projects
Source: jedco.org - Feb 8, 2019 The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission(JEDCO) and Jefferson Parish are pleased to announce over a dozen business makeover projects eligible for forgivable loans through the first-ever... Read more > Category: General Business |
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If you failed to withhold enough tax in 2018, the IRS has a nasty surprise for you
Source: cnbc.com - Feb 8, 2019 We're only in the second week of tax season — and some filers are already in for a nasty surprise from the IRS. This spring marks the first time taxpayers are submitting returns under the Tax... Read more > Category: General Business |
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Polls: Don't Look Now, But the GOP Tax Reform Law is Gaining Popularity Again
Source: townhall.com - Feb 7, 2019 During last night's State of the Union Address, President Trump spent a significant amount of time touting the state of the US economy -- which was again buoyed by a far stronger-than-expected... Read more > Category: General Business |
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Research findings say hotel tax money could improve city services
Source: fox8live.com - Feb 7, 2019 NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) -The City of New Orleans wants to spread the wealth from hotel tax funding. The Bureau of Governmental Research will share its findings Tuesday on how the tax money could be... Read more > Category: General Business |
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Here's How to Offer Competitive Benefits Without Sacrificing Salary
Source: entrepreneur.com - Feb 7, 2019 In a tightening labor market, employees expect (and receive) higher salaries and better benefits. Businesses must find innovative ways to stay competitive and attract top talent. This can be... Read more > Category: General Business |
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How to plan your 2019 taxes after Trump overhaul
Source: businessreport.com - Feb 7, 2019 President Donald Trump’s 2017 tax overhaul brought with it many changes that will affect the way Baton Rougeans do business, take out deductions and make investments. They’ll see the law’s... Read more > Category: General Business |
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Louisiana ranked worst state to find job, survey says
Source: wdsu.com - Feb 5, 2019 NEW ORLEANS — If you ask yourself, "What’s the best states in the U.S. for jobs?” you might answer New York or California, but according to a new survey, it’s neither. Zippia's survey on... Read more > Category: General Business |
