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A School Board Says No to Big Oil, and Alarms Sound in Business-Friendly Louisiana
Source: nytimes.com - Feb 5, 2019 BATON ROUGE, La. — It was a squabble over $2.9 million in property-tax breaks — small change for Exxon Mobil, a company that measures its earnings by the billions. But when the East Baton... Read more > Category: General Business |
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4 Simple Habits to Build Wealth Faster
Source: kiplinger.com - Feb 5, 2019 As a young child, did you ever dream of having $1 million in the bank? I used to think that way, but my perspective changed over the years. $1 million is no longer a guarantee of financial... Read more > Category: General Business |
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How Business Can Engage Students And Educators With Technology
Source: huffingtonpost.com - Feb 1, 2019 We need young people to fall in love with technology. I don’t mean devices. Lots of kids — adults, too, of course — are obsessed with their mobile phones, tablets and game consoles. I’m... Read more > Category: General Business |
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Economy Notches 100th Straight Month of Increased Employment
Source: wsj.com - Feb 1, 2019 WASHINGTON—The U.S. labor market notched its 100th straight month of increased employment in January while sustaining robust wage growth, passing the tests posed by a federal-government shutdown,... Read more > Category: General Business |
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These red flags on your 2018 tax return could spark interest from the IRS
Source: cnbc.com - Feb 1, 2019 Even though the IRS may be just getting back on its feet after the partial government shutdown — with another one potentially in mid-February — don't assume you can pull a fast one on your tax... Read more > Category: General Business |
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The eternal question: What are a taxpayer's chances of an IRS audit?
Source: accountingtoday.com - Jan 29, 2019 As IRS budgets and audit staff continue to diminish, audit numbers are at an all-time low. But when you file your clients’ returns, the most common question persists: “How likely am I to be... Read more > Category: General Business |
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Servicemembers, DOD civilians could pay less in taxes this year following overhaul to tax code
Source: stripes.com - Jan 29, 2019 WASHINGTON — The biggest changes to the tax code in more than a generation could mean substantial tax reductions for servicemembers and civilian federal employees when they file their taxes this... Read more > Category: General Business |
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The IRS says filing taxes under Trump's new law should be 'seamless' for 90% of Americans
Source: businessinsider.com - Jan 29, 2019 The first tax season under President Trump's new tax law is underway. The IRS started accepting tax returns on Monday, January 28, which means you can file as soon as your receive a W-2 form (or... Read more > Category: General Business |
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IRS Confirms Traders Are Eligible For QBI Deduction
Source: forbes.com - Jan 28, 2019 On Jan. 18, 2019, the IRS issued final 199A regs for the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) 20% qualified business income (QBI) deduction. The final regs update the August 2018 proposed/reliance... Read more > Category: General Business |
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Why Is The IRS Punishing Triple Net Landlords?
Source: forbes.com - Jan 28, 2019 While the IRS as a whole is by no means “horrible,” the new Final Regulations regarding Section 199A of the Internal Revenue Code must seem that way to landlords who lease property under triple... Read more > Category: General Business |
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Tax season opens: You can file your federal taxes starting today
Source: usatoday.com - Jan 28, 2019 The Internal Revenue Service is ready to accept your federal tax returns starting Monday, Jan. 28. You can file for free electronically through the IRS website or download paper forms. Tax... Read more > Category: General Business |
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Is Louisiana Really the ‘Most Taxed’ State in the Country?
Source: 710keel.com - Jan 26, 2019 It's the time of year where everyone is talking taxes. There are ads for tax prep services everywhere you look or listen. People are worried about their filings, and concerned about their returns.... Read more > Category: General Business |
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Tax Filing Season Is Starting, but It May Not Go Smoothly
Source: nytimes.com - Jan 26, 2019 Tax preparers, bracing for a tricky filing season, are advising taxpayers to file returns as they usually do, but to be prepared for possible delays if they are due refunds. The Internal Revenue... Read more > Category: General Business |
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Citizens Insurance Tax Credit - Individuals
Source: revenue.louisiana.gov - Jan 26, 2019 Click here for Form 540-INS – Request for Refund of Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Assessment How do I determine the amount of the credit? Premium notices that include LA... Read more > Category: General Business |
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By the numbers: Louisiana not on track to tax online sales
Source: watchdog.org - Jan 25, 2019 Louisiana is not compliant with a U.S. Supreme Court decision outlining how states can go about requiring online retailers to collect sales taxes on products sold within their borders, according to... Read more > Category: General Business |
