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Polls: Don't Look Now, But the GOP Tax Reform Law is Gaining Popularity Again
Source: townhall.com - Feb 7, 2019 During last night's State of the Union Address, President Trump spent a significant amount of time touting the state of the US economy -- which was again buoyed by a far stronger-than-expected... Read more > Category: General Business |
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Research findings say hotel tax money could improve city services
Source: fox8live.com - Feb 7, 2019 NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) -The City of New Orleans wants to spread the wealth from hotel tax funding. The Bureau of Governmental Research will share its findings Tuesday on how the tax money could be... Read more > Category: General Business |
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Here's How to Offer Competitive Benefits Without Sacrificing Salary
Source: entrepreneur.com - Feb 7, 2019 In a tightening labor market, employees expect (and receive) higher salaries and better benefits. Businesses must find innovative ways to stay competitive and attract top talent. This can be... Read more > Category: General Business |
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How to plan your 2019 taxes after Trump overhaul
Source: businessreport.com - Feb 7, 2019 President Donald Trump’s 2017 tax overhaul brought with it many changes that will affect the way Baton Rougeans do business, take out deductions and make investments. They’ll see the law’s... Read more > Category: General Business |
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Louisiana ranked worst state to find job, survey says
Source: wdsu.com - Feb 5, 2019 NEW ORLEANS — If you ask yourself, "What’s the best states in the U.S. for jobs?” you might answer New York or California, but according to a new survey, it’s neither. Zippia's survey on... Read more > Category: General Business |
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A School Board Says No to Big Oil, and Alarms Sound in Business-Friendly Louisiana
Source: nytimes.com - Feb 5, 2019 BATON ROUGE, La. — It was a squabble over $2.9 million in property-tax breaks — small change for Exxon Mobil, a company that measures its earnings by the billions. But when the East Baton... Read more > Category: General Business |
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4 Simple Habits to Build Wealth Faster
Source: kiplinger.com - Feb 5, 2019 As a young child, did you ever dream of having $1 million in the bank? I used to think that way, but my perspective changed over the years. $1 million is no longer a guarantee of financial... Read more > Category: General Business |
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How Business Can Engage Students And Educators With Technology
Source: huffingtonpost.com - Feb 1, 2019 We need young people to fall in love with technology. I don’t mean devices. Lots of kids — adults, too, of course — are obsessed with their mobile phones, tablets and game consoles. I’m... Read more > Category: General Business |
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Economy Notches 100th Straight Month of Increased Employment
Source: wsj.com - Feb 1, 2019 WASHINGTON—The U.S. labor market notched its 100th straight month of increased employment in January while sustaining robust wage growth, passing the tests posed by a federal-government shutdown,... Read more > Category: General Business |
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These red flags on your 2018 tax return could spark interest from the IRS
Source: cnbc.com - Feb 1, 2019 Even though the IRS may be just getting back on its feet after the partial government shutdown — with another one potentially in mid-February — don't assume you can pull a fast one on your tax... Read more > Category: General Business |
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The eternal question: What are a taxpayer's chances of an IRS audit?
Source: accountingtoday.com - Jan 29, 2019 As IRS budgets and audit staff continue to diminish, audit numbers are at an all-time low. But when you file your clients’ returns, the most common question persists: “How likely am I to be... Read more > Category: General Business |
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Servicemembers, DOD civilians could pay less in taxes this year following overhaul to tax code
Source: stripes.com - Jan 29, 2019 WASHINGTON — The biggest changes to the tax code in more than a generation could mean substantial tax reductions for servicemembers and civilian federal employees when they file their taxes this... Read more > Category: General Business |
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The IRS says filing taxes under Trump's new law should be 'seamless' for 90% of Americans
Source: businessinsider.com - Jan 29, 2019 The first tax season under President Trump's new tax law is underway. The IRS started accepting tax returns on Monday, January 28, which means you can file as soon as your receive a W-2 form (or... Read more > Category: General Business |
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IRS Confirms Traders Are Eligible For QBI Deduction
Source: forbes.com - Jan 28, 2019 On Jan. 18, 2019, the IRS issued final 199A regs for the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) 20% qualified business income (QBI) deduction. The final regs update the August 2018 proposed/reliance... Read more > Category: General Business |
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Why Is The IRS Punishing Triple Net Landlords?
Source: forbes.com - Jan 28, 2019 While the IRS as a whole is by no means “horrible,” the new Final Regulations regarding Section 199A of the Internal Revenue Code must seem that way to landlords who lease property under triple... Read more > Category: General Business |
