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Gucci Falls Into Italy’s Tax Cross Hairs

Source: nytimes.com - Dec 5, 2017

Gucci, Italy’s greatest fashion success story and a brand whose renaissance has become a model the whole industry wants to emulate, is also being investigated as perhaps among its biggest tax... Read more >

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High profile sex scandals mean less booze at your office holiday party this year

Source: nola.com - Dec 5, 2017

NEW YORK -- With a series of high-profile workplace sex scandals on their minds, employers are making sure their holiday office parties don't become part of the problem. There will be less booze... Read more >

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Five social experiments buried in the Republican tax cut bill

Source: qz.com - Dec 4, 2017

Tax law may seem like it is all about the economy—or, last week, all about cutting taxes on the highest-earning Americans—but it touches on all aspects of society. As Republican lawmakers spend... Read more >

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Homeowners: Use these year-end tax moves to save ahead of tax reform

Source: cnbc.com - Dec 4, 2017

Sprint to the finish for tax reform Sprint to the finish for tax reform 9 Hours Ago | 03:00 Homeowners might want to consider prepaying certain house-related expenses this year in advance of tax... Read more >

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RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel: "Democrats were for tax reform before they were against it"

Source: whitehouse.gov - Nov 30, 2017

The Tax Cuts & Jobs Act is steadily making its way through Congress and will be a welcome relief to families, businesses, and workers, letting everyone keep more of their hard-earned money. Now,... Read more >

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Dow soars 356 points as chances of Senate tax bill passing increase with McCain support

Source: cnbc.com - Nov 30, 2017

Stocks rallied on Thursday as the possibility of the Senate passing a bill aimed at overhauling the U.S. tax code increased. The Dow Jones industrial average surged 356 points, breaking above... Read more >

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Sen. Rubio tells a secret: After giving a tax cut to the rich, GOP will cut Social Security and Medicare

Source: latimes.com - Nov 30, 2017

Advocates for seniors and the middle class have been warning for weeks that the Republican drive to cut taxes for the wealthy is the prelude to a larger attack on Social Security and Medicare. In... Read more >

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The Senate tax bill has something for every Republican to hate

Source: accountingtoday.com - Nov 30, 2017

Some Republican senators hate that they’re about to vote for a bill that cuts individual tax rates before raising them back in a few years. Others hate that they might have to approve... Read more >

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Baton Rouge, New Orleans add jobs in October; Lafayette down 33rd straight month year-over-year

Source: theadvocate.com - Nov 29, 2017

The number of jobs in five of Louisiana’s nine metro areas were higher in October than 12 months earlier and the state had 9,200 more nonfarm jobs than it did a year ago. There were 1,992,000... Read more >

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Holiday train begins tour through several states, including Louisiana

Source: wdsu.com - Nov 29, 2017

The Kansas City Southern Holiday Express Train began its journey Friday in Victoria, Texas. It arrived in Louisiana Tuesday in DeRidder. From DeRidder, the train will move through Many, Louisiana;... Read more >

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Millions Pay the Obamacare Penalty Instead of Buying Insurance. Who Are They?

Source: nytimes.com - Nov 29, 2017

The Senate Republican tax bill includes the repeal of the Affordable Care Act’s individual mandate, the requirement that all Americans purchase qualifying health insurance or pay a penalty. The... Read more >

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Seven Smart Tips For Starting A Small Business In 2018

Source: forbes.com - Nov 27, 2017

Everyone knows you cannot hang a shingle and announce that you have started a business. Launching a company involves research, planning, financing, and fulfilling legal requirements. Starting a... Read more >

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10 tax planning tips for an uncertain environment

Source: accountingtoday.com - Nov 27, 2017

As 2017 draws to a close, an uncertain tax and legislative environment means that year-end tax planning is more important than usual. The possibility of major tax reform in the next several months... Read more >

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Lot 1701, a new tiny-cottage retail market, pops up in Central City

Source: theadvocate.com - Nov 27, 2017

Sydney Miranda and Cyntelle Renteria had known for years they wanted to open up their own store, but the prospect of finding a place was a headache. As young fashion entrepreneurs, the duo faced... Read more >

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Historic building tax credit alive in US Senate, future uncertain in House

Source: neworleanscitybusiness.com - Nov 22, 2017

A federal tax credit that has helped renovate historic New Orleans buildings is still included in U.S. Senate legislation that overhauls the nation’s tax code. But a measure passed by the House... Read more >

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