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Md. Gov. Moore highlights tax break proposal for military retirees 01/27/2023 05:00am • ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore wants to expand state tax relief for military retirees. The governor highlighted the "Keep Our Heroes Home Act" in his legislative agenda during a roundtable with veterans on Thursday. It calls for expanding the military tax exemption to $25,000 of As controversial concessions contract stalls, BWI chief touts airport growth, says he expects ‘to remain on’ 01/26/2023 11:21pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Ricky Smith, who has headed the Maryland Aviation Administration since the early days of the Hogan administration and co-hosted a fundraise Is Interest on Personal Loans Tax Deductible? 01/26/2023 07:00pm • You can use a personal loan for a variety of useful purposes, but borrowing money can be expensive. To cut down on costs, you may wonder: Is personal loan interest tax deductible? The answer depends on how you spend the funds. Here's what you need to know about deducting personal loan interest on yo Can you take the home office deduction? 01/26/2023 07:00pm • The way people work changed during the pandemic, and even though most companies have reopened their offices, many employees still do some work from home. Some work on a hybrid schedule with three days in the office and two at home, others are searching for new jobs they can do remotely now that t How Student Loans Impact Your Taxes 01/26/2023 07:00pm • Higher education is a major expense for many taxpayers. The average student loan debt among recent college graduates who borrowed is nearly $30,000, according to U.S. News data. Whether you're in school or the job force, student loans can help or hurt at tax time. Private and federal student loan bo Is Credit Card Interest Tax Deductible? 01/26/2023 07:00pm • If you were hoping to deduct interest from personal credit cards on your taxes, you may be out of luck. The tax code allows you to deduct credit card interest only when a card is used for business expenses. Here is more about this IRS rule as tax deadlines approach. Can You Write Off Credit Card Int 7 Best Monthly Dividend Stocks With High Yields 01/26/2023 07:00pm • Reap monthly dividends from these investments.Dividends can be an excellent source of regular income for investors, especially during retirement. While most dividend stocks make their payouts on a quarterly basis, stocks that pay monthly dividends can be particularly appealing to investors who regul Do Student Loans Count as Income? 01/26/2023 07:00pm • Many students borrow money or accept grants and scholarships to help pay for higher education. Fortunately, student loans aren't taxable, so you don't report student loans as income on your tax return, and you don't have to pay taxes on certain types of financial aid. While loans don't count as inco Instacart workers eligible for a piece of DC lawsuit settlement 01/26/2023 10:48am • Instacart workers in the District may be eligible for a cash settlement as part of the D.C. Attorney General's recent settlement with Instacart over service fees it accused the company of disguising as driver tips. D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb announced those who made deliveries in D.C. be Cannabis, education top priorities for Md.'s Legislative Black Caucus 01/26/2023 09:28am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Establishing a criminal justice policy that prevents police officers from stopping drivers and searching vehicles just because they smell ca What to Know About Filing Taxes 01/25/2023 07:00pm • Filing for tax years 2020 and 2021 was complicated and filled with last-minute changes, new laws and pandemic-related benefits. There's much less drama for tax year 2022 -- but some of those benefits you may have enjoyed last year have gone away. For example, the $600 charitable deduction for couple Teens in parts of DC region smoking more tobacco than national average 01/25/2023 10:39am • Is your teen vaping? Nearly one in four high schoolers in Maryland and Virginia are using tobacco in some way, and state governments are taking vastly different approaches when it comes to smoking and tobacco use, according to a new report. The American Lung Association’s State of Tobacco repor Former Arlington union leader charged with embezzlement 01/25/2023 05:55am • A former leader of an Arlington, Virginia, teacher’s union is accused of embezzling more than $400,000 from the organization she once led. For six years, Ingrid Gant, 54, of Woodbridge, headed the Arlington Education Association. It was during that time, according to Fairfax County Police, that GOP-controlled House passes Youngkin tax cut agenda 01/25/2023 04:53am • RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Republican-controlled Virginia House of Delegates signed off Tuesday on a slate of business and personal income tax-reduction proposals from GOP Gov. Glenn Youngkin. The measures would increase the standard deduction and reduce the rate on the top income tax bracket. Th 8 Best Small-Cap Value Stocks to Buy 01/24/2023 07:00pm • Historically, small-cap stocks tend to outperform large-cap stocks during the early stages of a new bull market. Growth stocks have been crushed by rising interest rates in the past year, however, and 2023 may remain a difficult environment for small-cap investors. Fortunately, there are plenty of e