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Source: money.cnn.com - Jun 15, 2018

H&R Block is everywhere -- and that's a problem. The company said it plans to close 400 smaller offices after it lowered its sales and profit margin outlook for the rest of the year. H&R Block's... Read more >

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Source: nola.com - Jun 13, 2018

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell wants her shot at finding a developer for the abandoned Six Flags property in New Orleans East, and the Industrial Development Board has agreed to give her a year... Read more >

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Source: bayoubuzz.com - Jun 13, 2018

Prior to 2012, various concession stands operated at the Casino Building in City Park. None of them were very popular with park patrons. All of that changed in 2012, when Morning Call Coffee Stand... Read more >

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Source: delawareonline.com - Jun 13, 2018

The owner of a commercial cleaning company has been sentenced to 18 months in jail and ordered to pay $1.2 million in restitution after pleading guilty to withholding employees' tax contributions... Read more >

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Source: wsj.com - Jun 13, 2018

Businesses across the U.S. are paying more attention to state taxes, which have become a larger share of their total tax liability. While the federal corporate tax rate fell to 21% from 35% under... Read more >

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Source: forbes.com - Jun 12, 2018

Big changes to your mortgage and taxes are coming, thanks to the GOP tax plan. These include limiting the deductions for property taxes and lowering mortgage limits from $1 million to $750,000 on... Read more >

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Source: cnbc.com - Jun 12, 2018

Amazon balked and Seattle is backing down. City leaders said they plan to repeal a tax on large companies such as Amazon and Starbucks as they face mounting pressure from businesses, an about-face... Read more >

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Source: theadvocate.com - Jun 12, 2018

As they weigh steep cuts across state services, Louisiana lawmakers have fully funded their own budget so legislative agencies are poised to escape reductions in three weeks, even as those agencies... Read more >

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Source: nola.com - Jun 11, 2018

The Louisiana Legislature will make its third attempt at avoiding dramatic state budget cuts next week when it enters yet another special session. This time though, what's at stake won't be as... Read more >

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Source: money.cnn.com - Jun 11, 2018

The overhaul of the US tax code was supposed to make taxes simpler and more streamlined. Nearly doubling the standard deduction was a move in that direction. But the changes did very little to... Read more >

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Source: seattletimes.com - Jun 11, 2018

Your taxes in retirement may be a lot more complicated than taxes while you’re working. Social Security checks may or may not be taxed, depending on your income. You’ll pay federal income... Read more >

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Source: marketwatch.com - Jun 11, 2018

Home values are surging in many areas, and rents are going up too. These factors make buying a home seem more attractive than ever. As a bonus, the cost of ownership is reduced by any tax savings.... Read more >

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Source: taxprotoday.com - Jun 8, 2018

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act created a section of the tax code that allows taxpayers to take advantage of a new investment vehicle called Opportunity Funds. The purpose of this new investment vehicle... Read more >

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Source: studentloanhero.com - Jun 8, 2018

When you start a new job, your first day is typically a whirlwind of introductions, training, and paperwork. It can be overwhelming and, if you’re a recent graduate starting out in the working... Read more >

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Source: theadvocate.com - Jun 8, 2018

There will soon be a new name serving the beignets and café au lait in City Park, and it’s a familiar one. Café du Monde has been awarded the contract to run a beignet parlor in the park’s... Read more >

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