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Payroll Checkup: Workers Should Double Check Tax Withholding

Source: cpapracticeadvisor.com - May 16, 2018

Americans who work seasonal jobs or are employed part of the year need to perform a "paycheck checkup." This is even more important this year, with the recent changes to tax law, that will affect... Read more >

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IRS warns of variation of Form W-8BEN scam; crooks impersonate IRS to get banking and other information

Source: irs.gov - May 15, 2018

IR-2018-119, May 10, 2018 Washington – The Internal Revenue Service today warned of a new twist tied to an old scam aimed at international taxpayers and non-resident aliens. In this scam,... Read more >

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Interest on Home Equity Loans Often Still Deductible Under New Law

Source: irs.gov - May 15, 2018

IR-2018-32, Feb. 21, 2018 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today advised taxpayers that in many cases they can continue to deduct interest paid on home equity loans. Responding to many... Read more >

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Filing Past Due Tax Returns

Source: irs.gov - May 14, 2018

File all tax returns that are due, regardless of whether or not you can pay in full. File your past due return the same way and to the same location where you would file an on-time return. If you... Read more >

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5 Horrible Mistakes People Make At Work

Source: thisstationrocks.com - May 14, 2018

What is your job? Not asking whether you're a parking lot attendant, pipefitter or bank president, asking what is going on beneath the surface of the daily grind. Your job is to serve your company... Read more >

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Landrieu admin might've improperly diverted millions in New Orleans property taxes, docs show

Source: theadvocate.com - May 14, 2018

Mayor Mitch Landrieu's administration may have improperly diverted millions of dollars in property taxes meant for schools, flood protection, drainage, public safety and neighborhood improvements... Read more >

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In Louisiana, there’s a way for the wealthy to avoid paying state income taxes.

Source: bayoubrief.com - May 10, 2018

Last year, when government regulators ordered the closure of First NBC Bank of New Orleans, a stunning, $1 billion collapse of one of the city’s premier financial institutions, they also... Read more >

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Deciphering the new tax credits on carbon capture investments

Source: greenbiz.com - May 10, 2018

Technology aimed at halting climate change, such as by capturing carbon dioxide emissions, long has been frowned upon by investors as not being financially viable, but times are changing. Ten major... Read more >

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Chemical sector supports nearly $80 billion in sales in Louisiana, industry study says

Source: theadvocate.com - May 10, 2018

Louisiana’s chemical industry accounts for $79.7 billion in sales and $15.7 billion in household earnings in the state, according to a new industry-backed study. The report, conducted by... Read more >

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Tax Scams/Consumer Alerts

Source: irs.gov - May 10, 2018

Thousands of people have lost millions of dollars and their personal information to tax scams. Scammers use the regular mail, telephone, or email to set up individuals, businesses, payroll and tax... Read more >

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5 Moves to Reduce Your 2018 Taxes With the new tax law, you may need to make some changes

Source: consumerreports.org - May 9, 2018

If you submitted your taxes on time, you’re probably keenly aware of your financial situation and ready to move on. But it may be a good idea to think about taxes a little longer and start... Read more >

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Here's how the new federal tax law may impact you

Source: cnbc.com - May 9, 2018

Many of the changes to the tax code were covered extensively by mainstream media, including the tax bracket changes, the increase in the standard deduction, the elimination of personal exemptions,... Read more >

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IRS Proposes To Prioritize Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Guidance

Source: tax-news.com - May 9, 2018

The United States Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service will delay a number of guidance projects until later years as they prioritize guidance connected with the tax reform... Read more >

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Republicans pounce after Pelosi says Democrats would reopen tax cut bill if they gain majority

Source: usatoday.com - May 8, 2018

WASHINGTON — House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi threw Republicans a wad of political catnip Tuesday morning when she said Democrats would like to reopen the Republican tax cut law if they... Read more >

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New Orleans-area voters unusually generous during Saturday elections, approving all tax measures on ballot

Source: theadvocate.com - May 8, 2018

Saturday's election was an extraordinary occasion, at least in the New Orleans area. There were a lot of tax measures on the ballot in four area parishes, and not only did they all pass — they... Read more >

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