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KPMG offers tax planning guide

Source: accountingtoday.com - Oct 20, 2017

KPMG has released its 2018 Personal Tax Planning Guide with information about the current tax laws and guidance to help privately held businesses, business owners and their families deal with the... Read more >

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5 Scary Tax-Filing Mistakes That Can Haunt You

Source: money.usnews.com - Oct 20, 2017

Tax filing time will be here before you know it, and while it may seem like an odd time to worry about such a faraway event, that may be the first clue you have a problem. You believe you only need... Read more >

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Baton Rouge businessman arrested for tax fraud, failing to provide unemployment insurance for employees

Source: revenue.louisiana.gov - Oct 19, 2017

BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rouge businessman faces felony charges for failing to withhold and remit state income taxes and failing to obtain unemployment insurance for employees of his auto dealership... Read more >

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Short-term rentals in the suburbs prompts Jefferson Parish to consider new rules

Source: nola.com - Oct 19, 2017

The websites Airbnb and HomeAway list dozens of rental lodgings in Jefferson Parish, ranging from a three-bedroom houseboat in the Jean Lafitte area at $515 per night to a "convenient cozy private... Read more >

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Trump tax strategy: Cut a few compromises but don't count on Democrats

Source: usatoday.com - Oct 19, 2017

ASHINGTON — President Trump's upcoming push for his tax cut plan next month will include compromises that will limit some of its current benefits for the nation's richest taxpayers, according to... Read more >

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Tax Relief in Disaster Situations

Source: irs.gov - Oct 10, 2017

Relief for Victims of Hurricanes Irma and Maria IRS is providing a variety of tax relief for those affected by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. For the latest updates, check the Hurricanes Irma and... Read more >

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There's a Big Tax Deadline Coming Up. Here's What You Need to Know

Source: time.com - Oct 10, 2017

If you filed for a tax extension back in April, the day of reckoning is almost here. Monday, Oct. 16, is the deadline this year to hand your tax forms over to the IRS. Here's everything you need... Read more >

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U.S. small-cap firms look to spend tax savings on tech, not jobs

Source: reuters.com - Oct 10, 2017

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A Texas-based chain of strip clubs would go on a buying spree. A growing technology company would move fewer jobs overseas. And a regional bank would boost its spending on... Read more >

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Restore increases loan limit to $150,000 for flood-stricken small businesses, extends deadline

Source: theadvocate.com - Oct 5, 2017

The state's Restore program has extended the application deadline and expanded loan limits for small businesses and nonprofits affected by the 2016 floods. Under the changes by Gov. John Bel... Read more >

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Louisiana has 3 constitutional amendments on the 2017 ballot: What you need to know

Source: nola.com - Oct 5, 2017

Louisiana voters are being asked, once again, to alter the state constitution approved in 1974. There are three amendments on the ballot for the Oct. 14 election, and early voting starts Saturday... Read more >

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Voices Trump’s tax proposal: The good, the bad and the ugly

Source: financial-planning.com - Oct 3, 2017

Since President Trump and Congressional Republican leadership unveiled their new tax plan, media coverage has been intense and your clients are undoubtedly wondering how it will impact them. For... Read more >

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Buffett is holding off on stock sales to see if tax legislation passes

Source: marketwatch.com - Oct 3, 2017

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett on Tuesday said Berkshire Hathaway is holding off on selling any holdings until it sees whether a Republican push to cut corporate taxes is successful by the end... Read more >

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New Orleans-area October elections: What's on ballot, voting info, recommendations, more

Source: theadvocate.com - Oct 2, 2017

Early voting for the Oct. 14 election begins Saturday and ends Oct. 7. The ballots include the New Orleans mayor's race, the state treasurer's race and three constitutional amendments. Also, there... Read more >

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Trump framework would cut post-disaster tax break; key Texas congressional ally wins expansion of same break

Source: theadvocate.com - Oct 2, 2017

A key tax deduction that can quickly put cash in the hands of victims of floods, hurricanes and other major disasters may be on the chopping block under President Donald Trump and Republicans' tax... Read more >

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How the Trump tax plan will make 'most people better off','Tax Foundation president says

Source: cnbc.com - Oct 2, 2017

With Washington planning a broad overhaul, your tax bracket could be changing. But will that actually score you and your family a lower tax bill? While the Republican-led tax reform plan is short... Read more >

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