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Louisiana Senate passes budget with TOPS, health care money -- and more taxes

Source: nola.com - Jun 4, 2018

The Louisiana Senate voted 38-1 for a state budget proposal Sunday (June 3) that would fully fund TOPS, hospitals for the poor and uninsured, prisoner housing and nursing homes -- but the plan is... Read more >

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5 myths and misconceptions about new income-tax rules

Source: azcentral.com - Jun 4, 2018

Most Americans are finished with income taxes for the year, having completed and filed their returns under the old rules. But now, a bunch of new rules have taken effect, thanks to the reform... Read more >

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Hurricane season just began. How to make sure you're financially prepared

Source: cnbc.com - Jun 1, 2018

When you're looking forward to summer fun, it's easy to forget that the warmer months also can bring a big risk to your home and belongings. Hello, hurricane season. The Atlantic hurricane season... Read more >

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Four management lessons Deadpool 2 has for startup leaders

Source: elitebusinessmagazine.co.uk - Jun 1, 2018

Deadpool is back for his second movie. Yes, we don’t count the travesty that was the character’s portrayal in X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Seriously, whoever green-lit the idea of sewing his lips... Read more >

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Bryant eyes lottery, taxes on internet sales for road money

Source: wtva.com - Jun 1, 2018

ACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Gov. Phil Bryant told reporters Thursday that he's still exploring a special legislative session to provide more state money for Mississippi's roads and bridges. Bryant said... Read more >

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The Lens: What's New Orleans' cost to host 2024 Super Bowl? At least $800K in tax rebates

Source: theadvocate.com - May 31, 2018

Once again, New Orleans will host the Super Bowl. And once again, that will cost the city some money, city records show. Last week, the NFL awarded the city the 2024 Super Bowl. It’s usually a... Read more >

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Tax bills tweaked in Louisiana Senate committee to raise more money

Source: nola.com - May 31, 2018

A Louisiana Senate committee reworked a tax plan Wednesday (May 30) the House sent over and boosted the revenue it would generate by around $256 million, enough money to avoid looming budget cuts... Read more >

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Bill Cassidy, M.D. United States Senator For Louisiana

Source: cassidy.senate.gov - May 31, 2018

Helping You Grants It is my desire to support federal grant projects that sustain and advance the health, education, household income, and economic growth of the State of Louisiana. If you would... Read more >

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IRS provides info on tax reform changes to moving, mileage and travel expenses

Source: taxprotoday.com - May 31, 2018

The Internal Revenue Service offered information Friday about changes from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on the rules for moving expenses, vehicle expenses and unreimbursed employee expenses, along... Read more >

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Mortgage rates have been rising at a pace not seen in almost 50 years

Source: lmtonline.com - May 25, 2018

Mortgage rates continued their upward march this week, extending the most prolonged increase in rates in 46 years. According to the latest data released Thursday by Freddie Mac, the 30-year... Read more >

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New Push to Topple Affordable Care Act Looms

Source: wsj.com - May 25, 2018

group of Republicans and advocacy groups will soon release a proposal intended to spark another push to repeal the Affordable Care Act, resurrecting a potentially volatile issue in the months... Read more >

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How the New Tax Law Affects Your Real Estate Business

Source: entrepreneur.com - May 25, 2018

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) brings big tax changes to the real estate sector, the likes of which haven't been seen since the Tax Reform Act of 1986. Fortunately, the impact on real estate... Read more >

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IRS to clarify rules on payments in lieu of state and local taxes

Source: journalofaccountancy.com - May 24, 2018

The IRS on Wednesday announced that it plans to issue regulations in response to state legislation intended to help taxpayers avoid the $10,000 limitation on the deduction for state and local taxes... Read more >

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CBS6 Investigates: Identity theft targeting children

Source: cbs6albany.com - May 24, 2018

A child's identity could be at risk. Experts say criminals are targeting children's Social Security numbers because they are clean. The fraud can go unnoticed for years. Torie Wells investigates... Read more >

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FIFA World Cup tax evasion scandal sees German bosses charged

Source: kwese.espn.com - May 24, 2018

Three German organisers of the 2006 World Cup have been charged with tax evasion linked to a payment to FIFA. German news agency DPA reported that Theo Zwanziger, Wolfgang Niersbach and Horst R.... Read more >

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