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How the New Tax Law Will Affect Homeowners 01/03/2018 07:00pm • Just before Congress adjourned for the December holidays, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was signed into law, receiving President Donald Trump's approval on Dec. 22, 2017. Whether taxpayers are excited, angry or cautiously unsure about the changes to the tax code, most will see several adjustments to the Smoke alarms 'paramount' during cold snap, free units offered 01/03/2018 08:15am • WASHINGTON — It happens during most winters — as the temperatures go down, the danger of home fires goes up. "Just this last week, 106 people lost their lives in residential fires throughout the United States," said Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Chief Keith Brower. "The cold weather is br Fairfax Co. registrar to deny voter registrations over concerns with Va. system 01/03/2018 04:21am • WASHINGTON — Thousands of people who recently moved to Fairfax County from other parts of Virginia are set to receive notice in the next week or so that their voter registration requests have been denied. This move follows concerns about the way a state Department of Elections system handles reque Exclusive: Va. knew of issues with voting in wrong House districts before 2017 election 01/02/2018 03:50am • WASHINGTON — Leaders of Virginia’s Department of Elections, House Speaker Bill Howell and Fredericksburg’s Electoral Board knew there were problems with voters assigned to the wrong House districts in the Fredericksburg area since at least early 2015, documents and interviews show. That is Happy 40th Anniversary to the 401(k) 01/01/2018 07:00pm • When you rang in the New Year, did you remember to lift a glass of bubbly to toast the Internal Revenue Code 401(k)? That's the section of U.S. tax law that forever changed the way we save for retirement. The 40th anniversary for this key section of the tax code is 2018. When Congress approved the R Why now may be the right time to add a new living space to your home 12/28/2017 07:00pm • English basements. In-law suites. Garage apartments. Whichever type of additional living space may be popular where you live, they all fall under the umbrella of "accessory dwelling unit." And while these living options have been around in one form or another for many years, they're gaining populari The Best Offense: Preventive Medicine Gains an Ally in Cannabis 12/28/2017 07:00pm • Preventive medicine is a hot topic these days -- everyone is looking for ways to stay healthy and avoid illness. Until recently, the mainstream medical community would hardly even consider the idea that cannabis could have a role to play in preventing serious diseases. That is slowly changing, as r Now what? IRS says prepaid property tax may still face $10K cap 12/28/2017 12:25pm • WASHINGTON — The flurry of activity by homeowners in the D.C. area and local jurisdictions to facilitate prepayment of 2018 property taxes ahead of a new tax code that goes into effect Jan. 1 will, in most cases, be for naught. D.C. residents luck out, according to city officials. The new fe Random drawing delayed; Dems ask for recount court redo in Va. House district 12/27/2017 10:40am • WASHINGTON — The State Board of Elections is delaying Wednesday's random drawing in the 94th District after Democrat Shelly Simonds' request, WTOP has learned. Simonds, who initially thought she won a recount by a single vote over Republican Del. David Yancey, had asked a three-judge recount co 9 ways to raise a really good kid 12/26/2017 01:30am • It's a rare parent who doesn't agree that children need a strong moral compass. Moral convictions help guide kids to ultimately do the right thing without us, and yet most of us believe we're failing to teach children to become good people. According to a Gallup Poll, 77 percent of Americans feel Tax Reform Is Here: What It Means for Your Taxes 12/21/2017 07:00pm • This week Congress passed the new tax reform bill -- one of the largest pieces of tax reform legislation in more than three decades. The bill is expected to reduce taxes for individuals and businesses, simplify the tax code and affect the taxes of most taxpayers, but one key point to keep in mind is The Best Post-Christmas and New Year's Sales to Watch For 12/21/2017 07:00pm • If you didn't get what you wanted for Christmas, Dec. 26 through the end of the year is a great time to shop. Many retailers will be running post-Christmas and New Year sales to unload everything that didn't get purchased for the holidays. Most retailers running sales after Christmas will wait to an Playing Through: Blue Mash Golf Course 12/21/2017 03:01am • LAYTONSVILLE, Md. — Sure, everyone likes playing golf on a warm, sunny day. But for the truly obsessed, this is a year-round sport, no matter the conditions. That’s good news at Blue Mash Golf Club, where you’re rewarded for your hardiness despite the weather. Through the end of February, t How the Tax Plan Affects Investments 12/20/2017 07:00pm • Congressional approval of a sweeping tax bill provided President Donald Trump with his first significant legislative victory. According to Trump, "this is going to be one of the great gifts to the middle income people of this country that they've ever gotten for Christmas." Senate Minority Leader C Column: 4 changes taxpayers need to know about the tax bill 12/20/2017 11:14am • WASHINGTON — The news about the proposed tax reform bill has been dizzying. The bill passed Wednesday afternoon, and now it heads to President Donald Trump for his signature. Here are the highlights of the legislation. The bill would represent the most substantive rewriting of the federal t