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New Orleans cab companies making a push for apps
Source: wwltv.com - Sep 7, 2016 NEW ORLEANS -- Traditional cab companies are looking to technology to compete with ride-sharing companies that have started operating in the city. When Tulane student Lucian Goodman and his... Read more > Category: General Business |
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Louisiana flood victims can get sales tax refunds on damaged property
Source: nola.com - Aug 29, 2016 Louisiana flood victims can claim refunds for state sales taxes paid on clothing, furniture, electronics and other items that were destroyed by the floodwaters. Refunds are available only for... Read more > Category: General Business |
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Louisiana hunting supply sales tax holiday is Friday through Sunday
Source: nola.com - Aug 29, 2016 Hunters and other sportsmen won't have to pay sales tax when they buy guns, ammunition and an array of outdoor supplies. Louisiana's annual "Second Amendment Weekend Sales Tax Holiday" runs from... Read more > Category: Louisiana |
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"Who's with us?': NOLA Media Group creates One Louisiana Fund for small business relief
Source: nola.com - Aug 26, 2016 My first week as president of NOLA Media Group was extraordinary, punctuated by the historic and unprecedented flooding suffered by our neighbors and friends up the road. These are not simply... Read more > Category: General Business |
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Here’s the Thing About Taxes in Retirement: The Rules Change
Source: nola.com - Aug 26, 2016 Even if you’ve done all your own taxes throughout your working life, it’s still a good idea to turn to a professional when you retire. Why? Because the rules are different in the golden years... Read more > Category: IRS |
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Virginia State Police warn residents of phone scam, caller id spoofing
Source: progress-index.com - Aug 26, 2016 RICHMOND — Virginia State Police are warning residents of an ongoing phone scam in which the caller says he is calling from the IRS and demands payment by verbally threatening and intimidating... Read more > Category: General Business |
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Banks offer delayed payments to flooded customers
Source: theadvocate.com - Aug 23, 2016 Banks and credit unions are offering to let tens of thousands of flood-affected customers delay making mortgage and loan payments, but consumers should find out exactly what's involved in catching... Read more > Category: General Business |
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SBA opening business recovery centers
Source: theadvocate.com - Aug 23, 2016 The U.S. Small Business Administration has opened five Business Recovery Centers to help companies affected by the devastating floods. Centers opened Monday at the Louisiana State Archives at 3851... Read more > Category: Louisiana |
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Lights, cameras, recovery: Plan aims to ease pain of both Louisiana flood victims, film industry
Source: nola.com - Aug 23, 2016 Local film industry executive Will French certainly isn't the only person to have experienced Hurricane Katrina flashbacks amid the historic Louisiana Flood of 2016. But he's probably one of the... Read more > Category: General Business |
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IRS Issues New Warning On Scams Targeting Students And Parents For Back To School Season
Source: forbes.com - Aug 23, 2016 With back to school season in full swing, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a new warning for taxpayers to be particularly vigilant for scammers looking for opportunities to take... Read more > Category: IRS |
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Tax Relief to Individuals and Businesses Affected by South Louisiana Severe Storms and Flooding Return Filing and Tax Payment Deadlines Extended
Source: revenue.louisiana.gov - Aug 19, 2016 The Louisiana Department of Revenue is granting filing and payment extensions to taxpayers whose homes, principal places of business or critical tax records are located in parishes declared federal... Read more > Category: General Business |
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Flood warning area expanded to include part of LaPlace, Reserve
Source: nola.com - Aug 17, 2016 The National Weather Service reissued its flood warning for Baton Rouge and the River Parishes area Tuesday (Aug. 16), extending the warning area downriver to include part of LaPlace along... Read more > Category: General Business |
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Michael Phelps Could Owe $55,000 in 'Victory Taxes' for His Rio Olympic Medals
Source: people.com - Aug 17, 2016 For U.S. athletes, winning an Olympic medal comes with pride, glory – and a hefty tax bill. According to TIME, Michael Phelps could leave Rio owing up to $55,000 in income taxes. That's because... Read more > Category: IRS |
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Here's how to help Louisiana flood victims
Source: nola.com - Aug 16, 2016 As New Orleans and North Shore residents look for ways to help those affected by the historic flooding in Baton Rouge and across Acadiana, Louisiana State Police are still asking for roadways to... Read more > Category: Louisiana |
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Tax Relief for Victims of Severe Storms, Flooding in Louisiana
Source: irs.gov - Aug 16, 2016 LA-2016-20, August 15, 2016 NEW ORLEANS — Victims of the severe storms, flooding, that took place beginning on August 11, 2016 in parts of Louisiana may qualify for tax relief from the Internal... Read more > Category: Louisiana |
