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Employee Theft: Corporate America’s Dirty Little Secret

Source: businessmagazinegainesville.com - Oct 6, 2016

A few years ago, one of my pizza drivers embezzled thousands of dollars from my company. Over a long period of time, he systematically did this by manipulating receipts. He was clever and crafty... Read more >

Category: General Business

Indian Police Arrest 70 for Targeting Americans in Tax Scam

Source: The scamming arena had quieted down for a while, but here's a great piece of news: http - Oct 6, 2016

Indian police have arrested 70 people and are questioning hundreds more after uncovering a massive scam to cheat thousands of Americans out of millions of dollars by posing as U.S. tax authorities... Read more >

Category: General Business

Ending tax breaks tough sell

Source: americanpress.com - Oct 6, 2016

Are Louisiana taxpayers prepared to give up their right to deduct federal income taxes they paid on their state returns? Will industry agree to give up more of its tax breaks? Those are tough... Read more >

Category: Louisiana

Future of short-term rentals in New Orleans to remain up in air after latest delay

Source: theadvocate.com - Oct 5, 2016

The New Orleans City Council will once again delay a vote on the hotly contested issue of how short-term rentals should be regulated in the city. The vote was scheduled for Thursday but has been... Read more >

Category: General Business

City set to pay $500k more for homeless shelter property than current value

Source: fox8live.com - Oct 5, 2016

The City of New Orleans could end up paying a half-million dollars more than what the assessor currently says the property is worth to build a homeless shelter residents do not want. According to... Read more >

Category: General Business

3 Louisiana towns collect more in speeding fines than taxes

Source: nola.com - Oct 5, 2016

Local governments in Louisiana rely more on police fines and forfeitures for revenue than any other state, according to an analysis of U.S. Census data. The Sunlight Foundation, nonprofit group... Read more >

Category: Louisiana

Q&A with Kimberly Robinson, Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Revenue

Source: natlawreview.com - Oct 5, 2016

Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Revenue, Kimberly Robinson, sat down with our own Bill Backstrom and Jay Adams to discuss a few things. Q: What has been your biggest challenge returning to... Read more >

Category: Louisiana

Clinton tears into Trump on taxes; he says he'll save nation

Source: fox8live.com - Oct 4, 2016

TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) - Hillary Clinton tore into Donald Trump's tax maneuvering, business skills and trustworthiness Monday as she sought to capitalize on news that the New York real estate mogul may... Read more >

Category: General Business

IRS Gives Relief To Drought-Hit Farmers

Source: tax-news.com - Oct 4, 2016

The Internal Revenue Service has announced that it will provide tax relief to farmers and ranchers who have been forced to sell more livestock than they normally would due to the drought affecting... Read more >

Category: General Business

Denham barber cutting hair in parking lot to make ends meet

Source: wafb.com - Oct 3, 2016

DENHAM SPRINGS, LA (WAFB) - It feels like a normal day for barber Brad Coutee. Classic tunes are playing in the background while he cuts hair and talks with customers about LSU football. "I'm... Read more >

Category: General Business

New Orleans Saints players discuss Drew Brees' emotional pre-game speech

Source: nola.com - Oct 3, 2016

Drew Brees' pre-game mantra this season is called "The Law of the Saint." The New Orleans Saints quarterback came up with the message that offensive lineman Tim Lelito described as a six-line... Read more >

Category: General Business

Hillary Clinton Avoided Taxes the Same Way Trump Did

Source: breitbart.com - Oct 3, 2016

Hillary Clinton used the same exact method as Donald Trump to pay less tax, according to her own tax returns released by her presidential campaign. Donald Trump reportedly avoided paying federal... Read more >

Category: General Business

The Real Scandal of Donald Trump’s Massive Tax Deductions

Source: slate.com - Oct 3, 2016

From adultery to undocumented immigration, the space between how Donald Trump conducts his life and business and what he says on the campaign trail could cover the distance between Trump Tower and... Read more >

Category: General Business

Amid Louisiana film downturn, 'Deepwater Horizon' sets new mark for state subsidies

Source: theadvocate.com - Sep 30, 2016

The movie “Deepwater Horizon,” which opens today in theaters across America, is a rare example of a locally shot film that actually tells a story set in Louisiana. It's gotten kudos for its... Read more >

Category: General Business

Tax Break for Olympic Medal Winners Nears Finish Line

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 >

Category: General Business