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I used money from my home equity loan to pay off some of my personal debts. Can I deduct interest?
August 9, 2021
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TweetShareSharePin0 SharesI used money from my home equity loan to pay off some of my personal debts. Can I deduct interest? In some instances, it is possible for individuals to deduct the interest of such home equity loans on their state and federal taxes, which are, or at least should be, filed annually the Internal

Border Carbon Adjustment without Carbon Pricing Makes Little Sense
August 9, 2021
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TweetShareSharePin0 Shares A group of Senate Democrats has introduced a bill to impose tariffs on imports of carbon-intensive goods and fossil fuels equal to the domestic environmental policy costs of producing those goods in the US. The bill’s formula for calculating those costs is flawed. But introducing a border carbon adjustment (BCA) without first instituting
Infrastructure Bill’s Amendment Debate Continues Into This Week
August 9, 2021
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TweetShareSharePin0 Shares Tennessee Senator slows amendment debate after CBO report on deficits. Republican Sen. Bill Hagerty opposed the bipartisan infrastructure bill because of a Congressional Budget Office (CBO) score finding it would increase the deficit by $256 billion. The bipartisan group of senators who developed the deal said it would be fully offset. Said Hagerty,
Wish You Could Finance Your Studies?
August 9, 2021
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TweetShareSharePin0 SharesWish You Could Finance Your Studies? Financing College Many people have avoided college because they though they couldn’t afford tuition. While college is expensive there is no reason a student should let money put a stop to their education. There are many sources that help fund a person’s college. Federal financial aid, scholarships and
Seven Key Tax Deductions for the Self Employed
August 8, 2021
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TweetShareSharePin0 SharesSeven Key Tax Deductions for the Self Employed As a sole proprietor, it*s wise to familiarize yourself with the some key deductions that may reduce your tax bill for 2004. Small-business consultants generally recommend that you hire an accountant to prepare your tax returns, payroll and financial statements. But you should also meet with
Business Outsourcing Labor Criticism Issues
August 8, 2021
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TweetShareSharePin0 SharesBusiness Outsourcing Labor Criticism Issues Many people believe business outsourcing to companies outside of the United States is not right and we should hire our own citizens. Many of the accusations are regarding keeping the money in the U.S., dodging taxes, and more. When a company uses business outsourcing for their project needs, customer
Cisco CCNA / CCNP Certification Exam: Caller ID Screening And Callback
August 7, 2021
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TweetShareSharePin0 SharesCisco CCNA / CCNP Certification Exam: Caller ID Screening And Callback As a CCNA and/or CCNP candidate, you’ve got to be able to spot situations where Cisco router features can save your client money and time. For example, if a spoke router is calling a hub router and the toll charges at the spoke
Payroll Arizona, Unique Aspects of Arizona Payroll Law and Practice
August 7, 2021
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TweetShareSharePin0 SharesPayroll Arizona, Unique Aspects of Arizona Payroll Law and Practice The Arizona State Agency that oversees the collection and reporting of State income taxes deducted from payroll checks is: Department of Revenue 1600 W. Monroe St. P.O. Box 29009 Phoenix, AZ 85038-9009 602-255-2060 or 800-843-7196 www.revenue.state.az.us/#WithholdingTax Arizona requires that you use Arizona form “A-4,
Retirement Tax Havens
August 6, 2021
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TweetShareSharePin0 SharesRetirement Tax Havens Financial planning is really life planning. Choosing a home, particularly a retirement home, involves many factors. With state and local taxes on the rise, retirees should look closely at tax matters when formulating their retirement financial plan. Retirees who plan on continuing to work in their “golden years” should know that

Finding Balance in Cryptocurrency Requirements in Infrastructure Package
August 6, 2021
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TweetShareSharePin0 Shares One of the proposals in Congress’ eclectic grab-bag of payfors in the bipartisan infrastructure package is an effort to curb tax evasion in cryptocurrency by imposing a series of reporting requirements on the industry. While it makes sense to ensure cryptocurrency transactions are treated similarly to other financial assets, the nature of these