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Businesses Would Get Lots of Tax Savings Under House GOP Plan: Kiplinger Tax Letter
Kiplinger Tax Letter The House GOP tax plan indicates what’s to come if Republicans control Congress and the White House after 2024.
By Joy Taylor Published
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What Is the Bonus 'Guaranteed' Standard Deduction?
Legislation A proposed Republican tax cut package contains a 'bonus' of up to $4,000 for the current standard deduction. Could it help?
By Kelley R. Taylor Published
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House Republican $237B Tax Cut Package Revealed
Legislation With a debt ceiling agreement in place, Republicans are proposing billions in tax cuts along with other key tax changes.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Are Student Loans Being Forgiven or Not?
Student Loans The House and Senate voted to repeal President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan, but does it even matter?
By Katelyn Washington Last updated
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IRS $80 Billion Plan Targets Taxpayer Compliance, Improved Service
The IRS unveiled its much-anticipated strategic operating plan detailing how the agency will spend $80 billion in funding allocated over 10 years under the Inflation Reduction Act.
By Kelley R. Taylor Published
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Etsy, eBay, PayPal Want IRS 1099-K Relief for Online Sellers
Income Tax Companies like eBay, Etsy, and PayPal want Congress to raise the $600 reporting threshold for IRS Form 1099-K to give relief to millions of sellers who use their sites.
By Kelley R. Taylor Published
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Student Loan Forgiveness Blocked For Now Due to Court Rulings
Biden's student loan debt forgiveness program is on hold until the U.S. Supreme Court weighs in.
By Kelley R. Taylor Published
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Student Loan Refunds Are Real, But You Might Not Be Eligible
student loans Since President Biden announced student loan debt relief, there has been a lot of talk about student loan refunds, which surprisingly have been around for a little while.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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These States Could Legalize Marijuana Soon
Politics Initiatives on ballots this November reflect growing bipartisan support for legal recreational pot.
By Sean Lengell Published
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