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Opening of the Taxpayer Assistance Center on Saturday in Florence
FLORENCE, Ala. (WAFF) - If you're struggling to do your taxes, mark your calendars for a free event taking place on Saturday. The IRS is opening a Taxpayer Assistance Center in Florence to answer all your questions free of charge.You can…
Independent candidate calls for tax reform
Allegra Spender says tax reform policy will be a cornerstone of her push for parliament if elected in the next federal election.The independent candidate and businesswoman has called for an overhaul of Australia's tax system ahead of the…
Australian researchers push to end politicians’ veto over grants
Australian academics say the grant review process must be rigorous and conducted with integrity.Credit: Bjanka Kadic/Alamy
Australian researchers have endorsed a proposal to remove the power…
IntelliTrans advises rail freight shippers on Carta Porte
IntelliTransNon-compliance results in fines, seizure of goods, suspensionsATLANTA, March 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IntelliTrans, the global leader in multimodal solutions that optimize supply chain operations for bulk and breakbulk…
Budget deal reached in Olympia pays for tenant relief, mental health and student loan program
OLYMPIA — Democratic lawmakers in Washington on Wednesday announced a $64.1 billion budget deal that injects new dollars into government programs and funds a new transportation program, raises for state employees, aid to housing and…
Tenants of taxpayer-subsidized housing in a row of skids struggle with unsanitary and unsafe living…
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LOS ANGELES (KCAL) – Residents of housing in Section 8 of Skid Row said they were forced to live in filthy and unsafe conditions, despite the fact that…
ACFID welcomes Australia’s $100m pledge to CEPI – Reuters
The Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) has welcomed the Australian Government's commitment of A$100 million over five years to the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) to help tackle current…
Robert Vadra under-reported income of Rs 106-cr over 11 years, IT alleges
The Income Tax Department has alleged that Robert Vadra, son-in-law of Congresswoman Sonia Gandhi, under-reported his income from Benami landholdings in Rajasthan by Rs 106 crore over 11 years. He offered to add the amount to his income in…
Biden calls for lower child care costs and expanded CTC payments during State of the Union address
During his State of the Union address on March 1, President Joe Biden called for extending child tax credit payments and reducing child care costs. (iStock) President Joe Biden advocated for an extension of the expanded Child Tax…
All SC Taxpayers Would Get Minimum $100 Rebate Under Senate Tax Cut Proposal
CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC) — A group of state lawmakers want to split a billion dollars and send it directly back to South Carolina taxpayers.It's part of a tax cut plan passed by the South Carolina Senate that would also cut the state's top tax…
MPs campaign for beer tax cut as alcohol lobby targets fringe seats
The Brewers Association is the lobby group representing Lion, a subsidiary of Japan's Kirin that brews dozens of beers, including Tooheys, James Boag's and Heineken, as well as Carlton & United, owned by Japan's Asahi Group, and Coopers…
Last war in Ukraine: China defends its “eternal friendship” with Russia
China has defended its "eternal friendship" with Russia and criticized the United States for trying to establish an "Indo-Pacific version of NATO", thwarting international calls to condemn the invasion of Ukraine by Vladimir Putin.Chinese…
Local Crime News Briefs: Before Inappropriate Sexual Abuse Trial | News
CATLETTSBOURGA 36-year-old man accused of sexually abusing a child has…
Congress and IRS Set to Improve Taxpayer Compliance for Cryptocurrency
IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig, testifying before Congress in April 2021, estimated the gap between taxes owed and taxes collected in the United States at nearly $1 trillion. Although there is some debate about the…
Receiving a super death benefit can cause headaches
Once the ATO has caught up with its paperwork, it must send you a "Determination of Excess Transfer Balance".You must redeem the excess transfer balance amount as soon as possible, taking into account (i) earnings on the excess amount plus…
Former real estate lawyer and his wife plead guilty to mortgage fraud and tax charges | USAO-MA
BOSTON — A former Massachusetts attorney and his wife pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston to various mortgage fraud schemes.
Barry Wayne Plunkett Jr., 61, and Nancy Plunkett, 56, both of Hyannis Port, pleaded guilty to five…
Morrison Government providing further support for WA families and childcare sector
The Morrison Government is introducing additional targeted support for Western Australian families and the early childhood education and care sector as they deal with the impacts of the Omicron wave.
Families will benefit from an…
Davenport University Students Offer Free Tax Assistance to Low-Income Individuals and Families in…
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Davenport University announced the opening of 10 Tax Assistance Centers in Kent and Ottawa counties, with students and faculty providing low-income families and individuals with a…
Mega fund dumps $130m of Russian assets as Frydenberg urges divestment
Frydenberg pushes divestmentTreasurer Josh Frydenberg and Superannuation Minister Jane Hume said on Thursday the government had "strong expectations that Australian superannuation funds will review their investment portfolios and take steps…
5B “Maverick” automating the future of solar
5B's $33.4 million project will aim to automate the manufacturing and deployment of the pre-engineered Maverick, reducing the cost of solar technology and speeding up installation times.With support from ARENA, 5B will design and implement…
Tencent files patent related to virtual concerts in Metaverse
Chinese tech conglomerate Tencent has filed a patent for virtual concerts with China's National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) according to business data tracker Qichacha. The app comes as Chinese companies rush to secure…
Give and take: Culpeper County to pass meal tax and eliminate $25 vehicle registration fee |…
Culpeper County is preparing the legal framework to enact a meal tax for the first time in its history.At the same time, in order to soften the perception that any new tax is a bad tax, Culpeper County, as of Tuesday,…
LETTER: Is taxpayers’ money being spent efficiently and responsibly? | Opinion
I lost faith in the school district budget. Until a forensic check is done, I can't begin to think about…
Super recharges boost savings to $3.5 billion
Voluntary member contributions helped push the retirement asset pool to a new record high of $3.5 trillion by the end of 2021.The latest statistics from the prudential regulator show total pension assets rose 14% to $3.47 trillion year on…
LCA calls on the Australian government to welcome Ukrainian refugees
Along with members of the international legal community, the Law Council of Australia expressed grave concern over Russia's invasion of Ukraine and called on the Australian government to open its doors to Ukrainian refugees.
As Russia…
What has the past decade of tax haven leaks revealed about Russian offshore wealth?
Alisher Usmanov, who has sponsorship ties to Everton, had his assets frozen as part of sanctions imposed by the European Union in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.It comes as a political economist had written a thread outlining the…
App designed to reduce incarceration rate and also save taxpayer money
article One of the most frightening aspects of the criminal justice system is the consequence of an accused not appearing for a court-mandated appointment. “The person will end up in jail for missing their court appearance,” said…
New e-Invoicing Rule to Bring 180,000 More Businesses to GST Compliance
Mandatory electronic invoicing of business-to-business (B2B) transactions for companies with annual turnover greater than ₹20 crores will increase Goods and Services Tax (GST) registrations by 75%, a government…
SC Owners Downsizing Could End Up With Higher Tax Bills | Business
There are many reasons why people might downsize to a smaller, cheaper home, and in many states, saving…
Is Abbott Investing Texas Taxpayer Money in Chinese Companies?
GOP Texas Governor Greg Abbott called China a hostile nation. He accused him of "causing the disaster" of the COVID-19 pandemic.
That's the claim of Don Huffines, one of the Republican gubernatorial candidates challenging!-->…
Border Force investigates brothers for alleged $250 million alcohol fraud
According to the Australian Border Force, two warehouses on the western outskirts of Melbourne are believed to be the epicenter of an international "smuggling syndicate" which has defrauded the federal government of up to $250 million and…
“Ukraine will win” protests in Sydney and Tokyo
SYDNEY/TOKYO, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Several hundred people marched in pouring rain in Sydney on Saturday chanting "Ukraine will prevail" and demanding more action against Moscow, while protesters in Tokyo protested. called for the expulsion of…
Local tribal leaders convicted in multi-million dollar embezzlement scheme | criminality
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Three former chiefs of the Paskenta tribe of the Nomlaki Indians were convicted on…
Kentucky bill proposes phase-out of personal income tax
FRANKFURT, Ky. A key House Republican on Friday proposed phasing Kentucky's personal income tax rate, with the long-term goal of eliminating the levy, in a sweeping move that would expand the tax state sales to a multitude of…
Taxpayers are ‘waiting months’ for refunds from HMRC
Accountants have warned that HM Revenue & Customs is taking longer to reimburse people who have overpaid tax.Several advisers told FT Money that an increasing number of customers are waiting months rather than weeks to get their…
Australian Lynas posts record profit on rare earth demand
A small toy figurine and mineral imitation are seen in front of the Lynas Rare Earths logo in this illustration taken November 19, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/IllustrationJoin now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterFeb 25…
Australia condemns Russia’s ‘brutal and unprovoked’ invasion of Ukraine | Ukraine
Australia's prime minister promised "new waves of sanctions" against Russians, including hundreds of MPs, as he condemned Vladimir Putin for the brutal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.Scott Morrison said the Russian president had chosen…
Digital Identity, Cashless Economy and the Dream of Digital Bangladesh
A study showed that if card use increased by 1%, GDP growth in developing countries would increase by 0.02% and in developed countries by 0.04%…
New York prosecutors probe Trump’s resignation after disagreement with district attorney
Donald Trump may be on the verge of escaping legal peril once again.
A long-running investigation into Trump's business practices from the Manhattan District Attorney's Office appears to have gone off the rails, with the two lead…
These taxpayers can expect their tax refund on March 1
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If you are still waiting for your tax refund, your refund payment may arrive on March 1.…
‘Alarm bells’ on the tax crackdown on trusts
In some recent cases, experienced outside attorneys and solicitors have been engaged by the ATO to conduct expense reviews related to household expenses, family vacations, cars and a range of other living expenses.BDO national tax technical…
$10 million for innovation in international education
The Morrison government will invest $10 million in six new initiatives to support the implementation of the Australian Strategy for International Education 2021-2030 and help Australia's international education sector position itself…
How Swiss banking secrecy enabled an unequal global financial system | Switzerland
The kings of France found the perfect refuge for their wealth: a city-state nestled between the snow-capped Alps and the crystal clear waters of Lake Geneva. Catholic royalty flocked to Geneva in the 18th century in an attempt to conceal…
Where is my refund? 2021 tax returns may experience delays
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Capital region tax preparers spoke of months-long delays in people's tax refunds last June. Clients whose tax returns were filed in February were still asking, "Where's my refund?" four months later,…
In our opinion: share the premium of state revenues with taxpayers
The Washington state government is awash with money. As lawmakers prepare a supplementary budget, we gently remind you: just because you have money doesn't mean you have to spend it.
On Wednesday, the state's revenue forecast from…
Independent Kate Chaney says tax system relies on workers’ earnings
“We have this $1 trillion debt hanging over us that neither side really has any interest in discussing because it won't be popular; we have a very complex tax system and an aging population that is too dependent on taxing workers.Ms Chaney…
$23 million for preventive health projects in Victoria
Date published: February 21, 2022Type of support: Press releasePublic: General publicThe Morrison government is investing $23 million in three Victorian health projects that will help prevent chronic disease and improve the…
Local Governments Must Oppose Business Property Tax Cut | Opinions
The city of Rome was the first locally, but it should not be the last.Last week, the small lakeside town in…
Taxpayers ‘on the hook’ if Trans Mountain expansion goes awry
Canada's former energy executives aren't convinced Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberals can stick to the landing on the skyrocketing costs of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.
The federal government announced on Friday that Ottawa…
The Absurd Economics of Nuclear, the Climate Problem of SUVs, and Why Paravel Co-Founder Indré…
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australia largest coal-fired power plant could close seven years earlier…
Crisis-ravaged Australian government steps up war drums
Faced with an acute political and public health crisis, the crumbling Liberal-National Coalition government has turned to incendiary warmongering, echoing the Biden administration's heightened threats and accusations against Russia over…
What’s going on with the Trump investigations in New York?
A new virus has emerged in China and a cycle of presidential elections has unfolded as investigators in New York scrambled to investigate the Trump Organization's business practices.They are still there. No charges have yet been laid…
Singapore plans sales tax hike from next year, more business support | The mighty 790 KFGO
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore will start implementing an increase in its goods and services tax from next year, Finance Minister Lawrence Wong said in his budget speech on Friday, in which he also said announced a series of tax hikes…
Nationals only disclosed million dollar payout after AEC audit
LoadingThe Nationals' current federal manager, Jonathan Hawkes, confirmed the $1 million payment, but only did so in April last year after AEC assistant commissioner Joanne Reid had identified the problem.“The amount you noted has been…
Australian government ‘very open’ to considering overturning Novak Djokovic’s…
Australian Immigration Minister Alex Hawke has said Novak Djokovic may have his three-year ban on entering the country lifted in future.
The Serb arrived in Melbourne last month to compete in the Australian Open armed with a medical…
Chinese tech giant Huawei raided for tax evasion: The Tribune India
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New Delhi, February 16
The Income Tax Department has raided premises linked to Chinese tech conglomerate Huawei across the…
EXCLUSIVE Brazil considering tax exemption for foreign investors in corporate bonds, says Ministry…
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Colorado Governor’s Spokesperson Calls Ricketts Canal System a ‘Waste of Taxpayer…
Governor's spokesman Pete Ricketts said Nebraska must act now before it loses access to water.
February 16, 2022 4:05 a.m.
(AP Photo/Nati Harnik)LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) - Gov. Pete Ricketts'…
Gifts from Zali Steggall: who is John Kinghorn?
Oh Zali, how could you?
Whether one of the few genuinely sympathetic and centrist MPs survives the donations scandal will be known in a few months, but Zali Steggall's brand has clearly been damaged by John Kinghorn's non-disclosure…
ELZA: What is Trump hiding? | Columns
It was recently revealed that former President Trump destroyed documents…
Virginia Supreme Court Awards Reynolds Tobacco $11 Million Reimbursement in Tax Dispute | Local
Lorillard initially included the value of all of its leaf tobacco inventory in the Danville warehouses in its property tax calculations.In 2011, Lorillard filed a request with the IRS that accounting for the aging of tobacco at the Danville…
Common Tax Reporting Mistakes That Can Cost Taxpayers | Local
The tax laws are complicated, but the most common tax reporting mistakes are surprisingly simple. Many…
NSW COVID cases rise, Scott Morrison, Jenny Morrison interview airs on 60 minutes, Victoria COVID…
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the Australian government's objectives in Closing the Gap had not been achieved due to a "mistaken faith in speaking rather than listening".In a speech to mark the 14th anniversary of the national apology…
Appropriate tax reform in the budget is unlikely
Tax pundits who want a much overdue 'root and branch' review of Australia's tax system may again be disappointed when Treasurer Josh Frydenberg delivers his budget in March.BDO tax advisers say such scrutiny is essential in a modern,…
SOMEONE ELSE’S WINDOWS: A Sin of Commission
MALAYBALAY CITY (MindaNews/February 13) – “In a government of laws, the existence of the government would be in jeopardy if it did not scrupulously observe the law. If the government becomes an outlaw, it breeds contempt…
TAX MAN: DHHL, spend your money!
The State Department of Native Hawaiian Lands administers approximately 200,000 acres of public land for lease to Native Hawaiians, on which they may live, farm, ranch, and engage in business and other activities.
The department, headed by…
American Taxpayer Advocate: Americans Could Face a Tough Tax Season |
ANUMITA KAUR Tribune News Service
Millions of U.S. taxpayers could face delays in the IRS processing their tax returns and receiving their refunds, the nation's…
Renewables rise in Australian energy news despite political inertia
Renewables provided five times more electricity to Australia's largest energy grid than gas in 2021 and reached record usage in every state on the continent, according to a new study by the Climate Council. Gas has fallen to its…
Rs 4 crore cash, Rs 3 crore jewelry seized on 2nd day
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Craig School business students by day, free tax preparers by weekends
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published on February 11, 2022 - 10:14Written by the staff of The Business Journal
Accounting and finance students at the Craig School of Business at Fresno…
What are taxpayers spending on these “free” Covid tests? The government will say nothing.
The four free rapid covid-19 tests that President Joe Biden promised in December for every American household have started arriving in mailboxes and on doorsteps in earnest.
A spike in covid infections spurred high demand…
Koala Listed As Endangered After Australian Governments Fail To Halt Its Decline | The threatened…
The Australian government has officially listed the endangered koala after a decline in numbers due to land clearing and catastrophic bushfires reducing its habitat.Environment Minister Sussan Ley has accepted the recommendation of the…
Here’s your guide to crypto and taxes
This article is reproduced with permission from NerdWallet. The pros have one major piece of advice for those who traded cryptocurrency for the first time last year: take your tax preparation seriously. The IRS…
Kentucky House votes to grant relief on vehicle tax bills
FRANKFURT, Ky. The Kentucky House voted Wednesday to provide relief to taxpayers hit by steep increases in their vehicle property tax bills, caused by a pandemic-related increase in used car values. The measure sailed through the…
The Cabinet Office will consider by spring whether it can release figures from taxpayer-funded…
David Davis MP in February 2020.Ollie Millington/Getty ImagesThe government is considering whether it can publish polls on its handling of the pandemic.The data could be released within 48 hours, but a minister says a review will take until…
CBA’s Matt Comyn urges RBA to slowly raise rates
That pace of rate hikes could be absorbed by borrowers and lead to only modest declines in house prices in 2023, Comyn said, but more aggressive central bank action would heighten the risk that normalization of its cash rates is hurting the…
New Zealand vs Australia – The three-game T20I Australian tour of New Zealand in March has…
NewsThe three-game series in March was called off after the New Zealand government confirmed there was no MIQ available for the Australian sideAustralia's three-game T20I tour of New Zealand in March was scrapped after there were no managed…