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Northam signs bill to lower taxes on tampons, diapers
Gov. Ralph Northam announced Wednesday that he’d signed legislation that lowers the sales tax rate on essential personal hygiene products.
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IRS: Pay ‘seriously delinquent tax debts’ or risk access to passport
The country’s tax collectors announced this week that some people may not be able to receive or renew passports if they owe too much in taxes and don’t have an approved plan to pay them off.
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6 small business tax deductions
Small business owners looking to reduce their tax burden can take advantage of several money-saving deductions. Regardless of whether you file your own taxes or entrust them to a professional, here are small business tax deductions that you won’t want to miss.
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Some tax deductions you won’t find when you file this year
Taxpayers who haven’t had the time to brush up on the changes that came with the new tax plan may be in for a surprise. Many of the deductions taxpayers have turned to in years past are gone.
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Lawmakers reach deal that would return $976M to taxpayers
Legislative leaders have reached an agreement that would return $976 million to Virginia’s taxpayers.
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Tax scams are on the rise — here’s how to protect sensitive info
The Secret Service issued a tax season phishing alert, saying large-scale scams are luring unsuspecting victims in with emails from what appear to be reputable companies.
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Data Doctors: Understanding short code text messages
Ken Colburn from the Data Doctors lays out the best ways to protect yourself from falling victim to an SMS scam, starting with how to recognize one.
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9 Red Flags That Could Trigger a Tax Audit
Only 0.6 percent of individual returns were examined in the 2017 fiscal year, according to the IRS. But filing your return completely, accurately and honestly can reduce your chances of being pinpointed and increase the odds of a favorable outcome.
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How Warren’s plan to tax the rich is different from Ocasio-Cortez’s
Most proposals to tax the rich have focused on raising rates on income and capital gains, as well as increasing estate taxes. Warren, on the other hand, wants to tap into different pool of money — the assets of the wealthy.
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6 tax breaks for homeowners
If you currently own a home, are considering purchasing one or have made changes to your mortgage, it’s important to know how your tax return may be affected.
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15 tax questions — answered
As tax season approaches, it’s time to tackle the tax questions, queries and mysteries that stumped you in previous years.
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8 year-end investment steps to reduce your tax bill
The countdown to 2019 is on, but there is still time left to conduct some portfolio management. Here are some tips.
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Tax tricks and treats: Are you ready for the grim tax reaper?
As thoughts turn to scary costumes and ghosts this Halloween, don’t get surprised by some of the changes lurking in the new tax code. Remember, there are still a few things you can do to lessen your burden when it’s time to file in April.
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Deadline for Virginia income tax filing extension is Nov. 1
If you took advantage of an extension to file your Virginia income tax return, your time is almost up.
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#PinkTax: No more sales tax on feminine hygiene products in DC
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Friday that the District will no longer charge sales tax on feminine hygiene products effective as of Monday, Oct. 1.
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