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Source: theadvocate.com - Aug 30, 2017

The story of how a tiny New Orleans medical equipment business made its way to Baton Rouge to become one of the world's largest makers of pouches that hold heart-monitoring equipment starts with a... Read more >

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Source: nola.com - Aug 30, 2017

Mayor Mitch Landrieu is in the early stages of a plan to put a stormwater management fee proposal before the New Orleans City Council to help pay for improvements to the city's troubled drainage... Read more >

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Source: chron.com - Aug 30, 2017

As Hurricane Harvey brings massive floods and destructive winds to Texas, victims are in need of relief and aid. Here are the organizations that are helping: Local organizations: George R. Brown... Read more >

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Source: irs.gov - Aug 29, 2017

IRS Special Edition Tax Tip 2017-08 Español Hurricane Preparedness Week is May 7-13. The IRS wants to remind taxpayers to prepare for... Read more >

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Source: fortune.com - Aug 29, 2017

Taxes are the last thing people in Houston are worrying about right now, but when the rains of Hurricane Harvey finally stop and the cleanup begins, it might be worth thinking ahead to Tax Day.... Read more >

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Source: nytimes.com - Aug 29, 2017

President Trump has largely left management of his administration’s tax overhaul to the former Goldman Sachs executives Gary D. Cohn and Steven Mnuchin. That is making some conservatives... Read more >

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Source: money.cnn.com - Aug 29, 2017

Taxes are probably the last thing on anyone's mind in the flooded parts of Texas. But the IRS said Monday it will grant an automatic extension to individuals and businesses who are victims of... Read more >

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Source: host.madison.com - Aug 25, 2017

High returns aren't the only factor to consider when choosing your investments. A tax-efficient portfolio can save enough on your tax bill to nicely compliment your investment returns. Take a look... Read more >

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Source: fox8live.com - Aug 25, 2017

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The possibility Hurricane Harvey may turn toward Louisiana sometime next week has state and local officials preparing for that possibility. Orleans Parish will be handing out... Read more >

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Source: bloomberg.com - Aug 25, 2017

With the presidency and both houses of Congress in their grasp, Republicans have a rare opportunity to make policy reforms. So far, nothing major has been done. On health care, the GOP failed to... Read more >

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Source: forbes.com - Aug 25, 2017

It terms of economics, rather than politics, the idea of a locality waiving business taxes in order to attract a particular business is a very bad idea indeed. It would actually be better for that... Read more >

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Source: smallbiztrends.com - Aug 24, 2017

No matter who you are, money talks. But it’s not just the salary figure that employees look at when evaluating job opportunities. Financial perks and benefits, or a lack thereof, often come into... Read more >

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Source: salon.com - Aug 24, 2017

Long before the state overwhelmingly voted President Donald Trump into office last November, those in Louisiana’s swamp were already critical of Washington’s. To say that the last two... Read more >

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Source: forbes.com - Aug 24, 2017

Taxpayer asks: My son has a problem paying attention and his doctor told me that I should buy him fidget spinners to help. Can I take this off on my taxes? Taxgirl says: You'd be surprised at... Read more >

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Source: lancasteronline.com - Aug 23, 2017

Four million people paid Affordable Care Act penalties averaging $708 for not having insurance in 2016, according to preliminary figures released by the Internal Revenue Service. The average is... Read more >

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