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Husted Introduces Bill to Let Homebuyers Tap 529 Savings for Down Payments
U.S. Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) has introduced legislation that would let first-time homebuyers use unused college savings toward a down payment.
October 28, 2014
IRS Offers Spanish Language Info and Videos on Affordable Care Act
The Internal Revenue Service has released several options for Spanish speakers to get information about the tax provisions of the Affordable Care Act. Two recently issued YouTube videos feature IRS Commissioner John Koskinen: Disposición de La ...
September 9, 2014
New IRS YouTube Videos Focus on Healthcare Reform, Tax Form Changes
The Internal Revenue Service has released several new YouTube videos to help taxpayers get important information about the Affordable Care Act and tax return filing.
August 27, 2014
Obamacare Director in California Gets $53,000 Bonus
California's health insurance exchange awarded its executive director a one-time bonus of $53,000 after the state enrolled 1.2 million people in Obamacare coverage.
August 20, 2014
Report: IRS Needs to Improve Medical Device Excise Tax Program
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) needs to improve its strategy to ensure accurate reporting and payment of the Medical Device Excise Tax, according to a new report publicly released today by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA).
August 20, 2014
The Top 5 Small Business Issues of the 2014 Elections
As campaign season officially swings into high gear, here are the top five issues of importance to the country’s small business owners this election year.
August 13, 2014
Colorado Pot Tax Revenue Less than Expected
Colorado's lower taxes on medicinal marijuana are hindering projected tax revenue from recreational pot sales, according to a recent study released by the state's Department of Revenue.
August 11, 2014
Taxes a Problem for Legal Marijuana Sellers
A new tax snag that has hit marijuana stores could cause delays in new openings, higher product prices, and even closures of newly opened stores.
August 8, 2014
Most Americans Still Worried Obamacare Health Exchanges Will Fail
As the implementation of the new healthcare law, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (better known as Obamacare) continues, a new survey shows that most Americans think that the exchanges that are designed to provide health insurance will fail.
August 6, 2014
Insurance Rebates On Way to Many Consumers and Businesses
California is just one of many states where health insurers owe refunds to thousands of consumers and businesses under requirements of the federal healthcare law. For California alone, the total refunds equal about $11.9 million.
July 21, 2014
Are Marijuana Vending Machines the Next Step? Doctors are Asking for Them
Are vending machines the next step for marijuana distribution and sales?
July 17, 2014
Thomson Reuters Releases 2014-2015 Tax Planning Guide
Thomson Reuters has released the 2014-2015 edition of the Tax Planning Guide, which accountants, lawyers, tax professionals, and financial advisors distribute to clients and prospects.
June 30, 2014
Supreme Court Rules Businesses Don’t Have to Cover Contraception
In their 5-4 decision, the justices recognized for the first time that for-profit business such as East Earl, Pa.-based Conestoga Wood Specialties, owned by a Mennonite family, can hold religious views derived from their owners under federal law.