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fromAxios
3 weeks ago

What a gas tax holiday would actually do

Congress has not approved a gas tax suspension, despite rising fuel prices and political pressure.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
4 weeks ago

NYS expands expedited unclaimed funds program, raising payments up to $5,000

New York expands expedited unclaimed funds program, raising automatic payment limit from $250 to $5,000 to help residents recover lost money quickly.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Former VA employee charged with fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 benefits

Jesus Abreu, 38, of Brockton, was indicted on three counts of wire fraud, having allegedly submitted an application for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan in July 2020 and received $32,400.
US news
US politics
fromFortune
2 months ago

As fuel prices soar on Iran war, some lawmakers push to suspend federal gas tax that pays for highway and public transit programs | Fortune

Lawmakers are advocating for a suspension of the federal gasoline tax to alleviate rising gas prices amid the ongoing war in Iran.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
2 months ago

Germany weighs windfall tax on oil firms' wartime profits

Germany considers implementing a windfall tax on energy sector profits following oil price surges from Middle East conflict and infrastructure damage.
fromTruthout
2 months ago

After Being Ruled Illegal, Many Ask: Where Are the Refunds From Trump's Tariffs?

I'm in the process right now trying to consolidate all of my invoices ... because I need the money back - if they're going to give it back. A pallet of coffee would cost us 5 to 6 to $7,000 if we had a bag or two of really high-grade in there. Post tariffs, our cheapest pallet was around $8,000, and it went anywhere from 8 to $10,000 or $11,000 per pallet of coffee.
US Elections
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Nearly 30,000 Americans have received about $335 million in basic income. Here are 5 takeaways.

Basic income pilots have distributed over $335 million in economic relief to Americans. A coalition supported by 250 US lawmakers gathered preliminary reports for 27 pilot programs. Of that collection, none of the pilot programs resulted in employment or workforce decline. As Americans navigated economic uncertainty in recent years, including inflation and increased consumer prices, dozens of lawmakers threw their support behind guaranteed income programs.
US politics
#tax-reform
fromSFGATE
9 months ago
US politics

300,000 Retirees in Nebraska Qualify for the 'Senior Deduction' Under Big, Beautiful Bill

fromSFGATE
9 months ago
US politics

2 Million Retirees in Illinois Qualify for the 'Senior Deduction' Under Big, Beautiful Bill

fromSFGATE
9 months ago
US politics

300,000 Retirees in Nebraska Qualify for the 'Senior Deduction' Under Big, Beautiful Bill

fromSFGATE
9 months ago
US politics

2 Million Retirees in Illinois Qualify for the 'Senior Deduction' Under Big, Beautiful Bill

Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
10 months ago

Group seeks to repeal L.A.'s $800-million business tax, citing 'anti-job climate'

A ballot measure in Los Angeles aims to repeal the gross receipts tax, threatening an $800-million budget deficit and public safety funding.
US politics
fromFast Company
10 months ago

A Social Security email praised Trump's tax bill-but experts say it lied

The new bill won't end taxes on Social Security benefits despite claims to the contrary.
fromBoston.com
11 months ago

Mass. Legislature sets dates for this year's sales tax holiday

Local communities can benefit significantly from the sales tax holiday, as it alleviates financial burdens and encourages spending at local businesses during a crucial shopping season.
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