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Do these 5 things by Dec. 31 to cut your tax bill
Source: seattletimes.com - Nov 29, 2018 It may seem too early to start thinking about your tax return, but procrastination could cost you thousands of dollars. Here are a few simple maneuvers that could save you a bundle on your taxes... Read more > Category: General Business |
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Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s first budget, topping $700 million, is approved by City Council
Source: nola.com - Nov 29, 2018 New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s first budget passed the $700 million mark on Thursday (Nov. 29) as City Council members approved the spending plan that prioritizes public safety, criminal... Read more > Category: General Business |
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All About Gift Taxes: Do I Pay Tax on Gifts From Parents?
Source: finance.yahoo.com - Nov 29, 2018 If you recently received a sizable gift from mom and dad, don’t fret. When it comes to gift tax, the IRS generally holds the giver liable. And unless the person is handing over a small fortune,... Read more > Category: General Business |
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How We Help Employees Pay Down Student Loans and Save for Retirement at the Same Time
Source: hbr.org - Nov 28, 2018 A small percentage of U.S. companies — including PwC, Fidelity, and Aetna — have stepped up to help their employees cope with the education loans weighing them down by offering them cash to... Read more > Category: General Business |
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There's a delay in charging sales tax on Louisiana residents' online purchases; here's why
Source: theadvocate.com - Nov 28, 2018 Louisiana had planned to require online retailers in other states to collect sales taxes come Jan. 1. But that’s not likely to happen as the commission setting up the system to do so is still... Read more > Category: General Business |
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Get Ready for Taxes: Safekeeping tax records helps for future filing, amended returns, audits
Source: irs.gov - Nov 28, 2018 IR-2018-232, November 26, 2018 WASHINGTON — With the tax filing season quickly approaching, the Internal Revenue Service wants taxpayers to understand how long to keep tax returns and other... Read more > Category: General Business |
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Louisiana lawmakers hope to give teachers raises next year; how to pay for it remains uncertain
Source: iberianet.com - Nov 21, 2018 Louisiana lawmakers from both parties want to give public school teachers their first meaningful pay raise in a decade. But the big questions – how much, and how will it be paid for – won’t... Read more > Category: General Business |
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http://www.wbrz.com/news/new-orleans-minister-convicted-of-stealing-katrina-grant
Source: New Orleans minister convicted of stealing Katrina grant - Nov 21, 2018 NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A New Orleans minister has been convicted of stealing a $33,000 home repair grant after Hurricane Katrina. District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro's office says a judge found... Read more > Category: General Business |
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Why States Hoping for Online Holiday Sales to Boost Budgets May Not Get Their Wish
Source: governing.com - Nov 21, 2018 Retail experts are anticipating that the Thanksgiving shopping weekend will once again be record-breaking, particularly for online sales. Last year, the Monday after Thanksgiving -- nicknamed Cyber... Read more > Category: General Business |
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Opinion: Here’s how to flip houses without paying taxes on the profits
Source: marketwatch.com - Nov 21, 2018 Everyone would like to claim they are engaged in an activity that results in a profit that is non-taxable. Here is one activity that has the potential of generating tax-free income – but if not... Read more > Category: General Business |
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LSU forecasters downgrade job growth outlook for Louisiana oil and gas sector
Source: theadvocate.com - Nov 16, 2018 LSU forecasters are downgrading the employment growth projections for Louisiana’s oil and gas production sector for the coming years, but energy companies here are expected to continue adding... Read more > Category: General Business |
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178,815 tax bills being mailed to Jefferson Parish property owners
Source: nola.com - Nov 16, 2018 Tax bills for Jefferson Parish property owners hit the mail next week, the Sheriff’s Office said Thursday (Nov 15). Taxes are due on receipt and become delinquent Dec. 31. The Sheriff’s... Read more > Category: General Business |
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PayPal and Square quietly grow small business lending using data as their edge over banks
Source: cnbc.com - Nov 16, 2018 Moving a bakery from Staten Island to Brooklyn is not cheap. French chef Laurent Chavenet, a food industry veteran, knew this. But he didn’t anticipate how hard it would be to get a $30,000 loan... Read more > Category: General Business |
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Why Can’t Allyson Get Ahead?
Source: rollingstone.com - Nov 15, 2018 Allyson Costello stared at the two lines on her pregnancy test and knew — immediately and beyond a shadow of a doubt — that she would get an abortion. She was 21 years old. She was on the pill,... Read more > Category: General Business |
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Why recent market turmoil might be a good thing for your tax bill
Source: cnbc.com - Nov 15, 2018 If this fall’s market turbulence is giving you vertigo, here’s a thought that might make you feel a little better: your losses could help you save on 2018 taxes. Say hello to tax-loss... Read more > Category: General Business |
