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Without a steady paycheck, though, creditors will expect that you have substantial assets or resources to repay the debt, according to credit bureau Experian. You may be declined if yo Viewers take advantage of virtual views of DC's iconic cherry blossoms 03/29/2021 09:28pm • For many people heeding the advice of the National Park Service and others not to see D.C.’s iconic cherry trees in peak bloom in person again this year, they’re turning to virtual options. Among the cameras capturing the blooms in all their splendor are those being operated by the Trust for Tax Write-Offs You Shouldn't Overlook 03/26/2021 12:00am • Not only was life very different in 2020, but your taxes may be different, too. 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At a news conference, Hogan said the Maryland native would advise him on all aspects of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, 15 Legal Secrets to Reducing Your Taxes 02/26/2021 12:00am • The current federal income tax brackets range from 10% to 37%, but you can get away with paying less in taxes if you're smart about claiming deductions and credits. "There's more opportunities in general for self-employed workers and business owners," says Luke Sotir, a financial professional with Can your boss require you to get a COVID-19 vaccine? Short answer: Yes 02/19/2021 03:45pm • As more people in the D.C. region get vaccinated against COVID-19, many businesses are faced with a tricky question: Can they require their employees to get shots? On the one hand, widespread vaccination is seen by public health experts as the fastest way to return life to some semblance of norma 'Oh my gosh, are you that snowboarder?' Olympic gold medalist Chloe Kim goes to Princeton 02/18/2021 05:41am • The first day in a new school or job is never easy, especially trying to navigate those awkward meet and greets as you get to know potential new friends. It's even trickier when you're an Olympic gold medal medalist. For snowboarder Chloe Kim, it made starting life at Pr The Pros and Cons of Standard vs. Itemized Tax Deductions 02/16/2021 12:00am • While you don't have much choice when it comes to paying taxes, you can benefit from significant deductions that reduce the amount you owe Uncle Sam. Deductions shield a portion of your earnings from income tax, and they are especially important now that personal exemptions have been eliminated. In How Bitcoin Is Taxed 02/16/2021 12:00am • Bitcoin may be an unregulated asset, but the IRS still wants a share of your transactions. Bitcoin and other virtual currencies are taxable, which means all of your bitcoin transactions must be reported on your tax return. 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