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Small business owners need to know their financial numbers

Source: gosanangelo.com - Oct 8, 2018

It is important for a small business owner to know their numbers. This means being able to recall financial numbers that are crucial to the operation. Sales, amount of cash in the bank, labor... Read more >

Category: General Business

Why retirees’ tax rates may be higher than they expect

Source: cnbc.com - Oct 8, 2018

You may have stopped working, but Uncle Sam is still digging into your pocket. Though high-income retirees are looking forward to lower taxes once they’ve exited the workplace, they can still... Read more >

Category: General Business

Tax Foundation ranks Louisiana 44th for its business tax climate

Source: watchdog.org - Oct 3, 2018

Louisiana's business tax climate ranks 44th in the country, according to a new report released by the Washington, D.C.-based think tank, the Tax Foundation. The Tax Foundation’s State Business... Read more >

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That Bombshell Report on Trump's Taxes May Spark an Investigation by New York Tax Authorities

Source: fortune.com - Oct 3, 2018

On Tuesday the New York Times dropped an investigative bombshell: President Donald Trump got at least $413 million from his father’s real estate empire, much of it through “dubious tax... Read more >

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Short-term rental ban could be lifted in French Quarter

Source: wdsu.com - Sep 25, 2018

NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Planning Commission is considering lifting the short-term rental ban currently in effect in the French Quarter. The ban was enacted in 1969, though has only been... Read more >

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Louisiana Second in nation for personal income growth in 2nd quarter of 2018

Source: myarklamiss.com - Sep 25, 2018

BATON ROUGE, La. (Press Release) - (9/25/18) The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released a report showing that personal income in Louisiana grew faster than every state in the nation, with the... Read more >

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Here's advice on how to protect yourself if your spouse faces tax problems: David Leeper

Source: elpasotimes.com - Sep 25, 2018

Over the many years of my federal tax practice, there have been several recurring questions that new clients always seem to ask. So, today I want to address a few of those questions and provide... Read more >

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China's new retaliatory tariffs on liquefied natural gas, chemicals hit home for Louisiana

Source: theadvocate.com - Sep 19, 2018

China said Tuesday it will impose 10 percent duties on a host of U.S. products, including liquefied natural gas, threatening a booming Louisiana industry, and chemicals, Louisiana’s third-largest... Read more >

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Charging internet sales tax in Louisiana might be much more complicated than you think...

Source: theadvocate.com - Sep 19, 2018

Louisiana is setting itself up for a massive lawsuit if the state, as planned, starts charging sales taxes on internet purchases Jan. 1 and doesn’t dramatically alter the way those taxes are... Read more >

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8 Life Lessons I’ve Learned from Self-Employment

Source: wisebread.com - Sep 19, 2018

In 2011, I started a side hustle that would ultimately lead to self-employment. I didn’t know at the time that I would become my own boss one day. But you know how life can be; sometimes the... Read more >

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What Is Your Intent? Reminding Yourself Why You Do What You Do.

Source: entrepreneur.com - Sep 4, 2018

Research shows that the most successful and resilient people are driven by a sense of purpose. However, for many of us, everyday work can become routine and boring, or totally overwhelming and... Read more >

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Trump cancels pay raise federal workers were due in January

Source: neworleanscitybusiness.com - Aug 31, 2018

President Donald Trump informed Congress on Thursday that he is canceling pay raises due in January for most civilian federal employees, citing budget constraints. But the workers still could see a... Read more >

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Orleans assessor working on plan to classify short-term rentals as commercial units, raising their tax bills

Source: theadvocate.com - Aug 31, 2018

Owners of short-term rental properties in New Orleans could see a jump in their property tax bills next year under rules being developed by the Louisiana Tax Commission and Orleans Parish Assessor... Read more >

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Trump considers linking capital gains taxes to inflation

Source: cnbc.com - Aug 31, 2018

President Donald Trump said Thursday he would consider linking capital gains taxes to inflation, repeating an idea previously floated by his administration that some see as tantamount to a tax cut... Read more >

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Gov. Edwards: No more new taxes

Source: thenewsstar.com - Aug 29, 2018

Gov. John Bel Edwards said he won't seek any new taxes when the Legislature meets next year and doesn't anticipate calling any Special Sessions outside of the regular meeting. "I don't anticipate... Read more >

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