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Maryland gas tax suspension bill headed to governor 03/18/2022 10:42am • ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) ��� A measure to suspend Maryland���s gas tax for 30 days is headed to Gov. Larry Hogan for his signature. State lawmakers gave the bill final approval on Friday, and the Republican governor is planning to sign the legislation later in the day. The legislation comes as gove Free tax prep for low-to-moderate income Marylanders 03/17/2022 08:58pm • The April 18 deadline to file federal tax returns is fast approaching, and this can be a stressful time, especially for inexperienced tax filers. That's where nonprofit CASH Campaign of Maryland comes in. CASH (Creating Assets, Savings and Hope) and its partners provide free tax prep to anyone wh When Will My Tax Refund Arrive? 03/17/2022 08:00pm • This is the time of year when millions of Americans eagerly await their tax refunds. The IRS began accepting federal income tax returns Jan. 24 and has sent nearly 38 million refunds so far this tax season, with an average refund of $3,401 through March 4. Here's everything to know about the fastest Questions to Ask Your Financial Advisor About the AMT 03/17/2022 08:00pm • The alternative minimum tax, or AMT, is what its name suggests: a minimum tax floor you may be subject to as an alternative to the taxes owed through regular tax calculations. You must pay the higher of either your regular tax liability or that calculated under AMT. "AMT was intended to create a tax What Is a Loan Origination Fee? 03/17/2022 08:00pm • Lenders charge origination fees to cover the costs of making loans. These fees can increase your borrowing costs, whether you're taking out a mortgage, a personal loan or an auto loan. Before you borrow, it pays to know what an origination fee is, how it can influence loan costs and when to pay one. Data Doctors: The dangers of macros in Microsoft Office 03/17/2022 04:38pm • Q: What are macros in Microsoft Office and what makes them dangerous? A: Macros are one of the oldest and most valuable tools in the computer world, because they allow complicated instructions to be performed with a single command. You can essentially record a long series of commands and save Breaking down gas prices ��� and why it won���t get much better anytime soon 03/17/2022 01:35pm • The price of a barrel of oil has been a roller coaster lately, and it���s draining your wallet as fast as a long commute drains your gas tank. And while our ���new normal is the abnormal,��� don���t expect to see things change very quickly. So how does the $100 per barrel oil breakdown when it co DC adds $1 surcharge to taxi rides to offset gas prices 03/17/2022 06:42am • It will now cost you more to take a taxi in D.C. D.C.'s Department of For-Hire Vehicles added a $1 surcharge to fares as a way to offset higher gasoline prices. Md. gas tax ���holiday��� bill advances Virginia's governor asks lawmakers to suspend gas tax More Local News More D Everything You Need to Know About Claiming a Mileage Tax Deduction 03/16/2022 08:00pm • Claiming a deduction for mileage can be a good way to reduce how much you owe Uncle Sam, but the government has tightened up mileage deduction rules in recent years. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 eliminated itemized deductions for a number of miscellaneous expenses. "Prior to that, employees wer Braces for Adults: Are They Right for You? 03/16/2022 08:00pm • When you think of braces, you probably think of those awkward adolescent years, but getting braces as an adult can have some great cosmetic and health benefits. Now that Zoom has become a verb and online meetings are the new normal, people have become more conscious of straight and healthy-looking t 6 Costs That Are Making Retirement More Expensive 03/16/2022 08:00pm • Rising prices can be tough for anyone who relies on a set income in retirement. Inflation hit 7.9% in February 2022, a 40-year high. The rising prices for gasoline, shelter and food are contributing the most to the increase. "This is extremely detrimental to most retirees whose income is at least pa Gas tax 'holiday' bill advances; leaders hope motorists will see lower fuel prices 03/16/2022 03:10pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP���s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters��� free email subscription today. Maryland lawmakers gave tentative approval to a 30-day ���holiday��� from the state���s gas tax, setting the stage for a final vote in each Prince William Co. residents decry proposed hike in tax bills 03/16/2022 12:31pm • This article was written by WTOP���s news partner��InsideNoVa.com��and republished with permission. Sign up for��InsideNoVa.com���s free email subscription��today. The prevailing theme at a hearing on Prince William County���s proposed budget: Don���t raise taxes. During its meeting Tuesday, t Prince George���s Co. unveils $5B budget proposal 03/15/2022 01:29pm • There���s a lot in the new $5 billion budget unveiled by Prince George���s County, Maryland, Executive Angela Alsobrooks, but what county residents won���t find is any tax hikes. Instead, the budget proposal that���s roughly 10% bigger than last year���s relies on bigger increases in revenue to � DC Council chair says Congress is making 'lawless' marijuana situation worse 03/15/2022 11:51am • The chairman of the D.C. Council said that Congress is making crime worse in the District by continuing to stop local leaders from regulating the sale of recreational marijuana. "It perpetuates the current lawless situation in the city," said Council Chairman Phil Mendelson. "Congress needs to st