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Washington Long-Term Care Program – Did You Know We Have One?

TrustBank

The below is a discussion of the new Washington Long-Term Care Program. What Is the Washington Long-Term Care Program? The Washington Long-Term Care Program is the nation's first public state-operated long term care insurance program. percent payroll tax on all employee wages, beginning January 1, 2022.

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GE Accounting Lands In SEC Crosshairs

PYMNTS

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reportedly opened an investigation into the accounting practices of digital industrial company General Electric (GE). Washington Post reports this week said GE revealed the SEC’s probe was linked to its disclosure of a miscalculation in its insurance unit.

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India’s Proposed Data Rules Prompt US Tech Pushback

PYMNTS

The idea is for the companies to share data so as to spur research, national security and policymaking. A Washington, D.C.-headquartered compounding on differences over digital taxes and tariffs, Reuters reported. However, this was met with opposition from the U.S.-India companies to invest in India.

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Deep Dive: Digital ID Developments From Around The World

PYMNTS

A wide range of biometric solutions are being used to develop national identification systems around the world. Even though biometrics offer notable security advantages, they do come with risks. India began experimenting with the technology 10 years ago when it launched its national ID system, the Aadhaar program. A reported 3.6

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Economic Nexus Laws’ Unexpected Impacts On Restricted Substance Retailers

PYMNTS

eCommerce sales tax laws are having unintended consequences in the tobacco industry. These laws were meant to make online sellers face sales tax requirements similar to those for retailers with on-the-ground locations, putting both types of businesses on equal footing. in 2017 had a 52.75

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The ICBA 22/23 executive committee is all in

Independent Banker

“I’m so inspired by the professionalism, integrity and commitment of our executive committee and board of directors as we work together to serve the needs of community bankers across the nation,” says Terry Jorde, ICBA senior executive vice president and chief of staff. ICBA president and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey, Washington, D.C.

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Facebook Q2 Earnings Preview: Ad Sales, Libra To Affect Growth

PYMNTS

The Senate’s hearing ended with a lack of clarity on what data Facebook would collect from Calibra transactions, including financial habits of users, and how the company would ensure both national and personal security. For those who missed it, PYMNTS published a recap of Libra’s week in Washington.).