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IRS Has Rocky Start With Stimulus Funds As Money Misrouted

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People took to social media to express their anger, some stating that they’ve had the same bank account for a dozen years and others complaining that their tax payments got deducted but they can’t get a deposit. If you filed last year’s or this year’s taxes we have your information.”. The funds are part of the $2.2

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Digital Payments Startup GPay Awarded Vietnam License

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The G-Group ecosystem includes Vietnam’s social media network Gapo and P2P lending platform Tima. Founded in 2018, GPay said it has reached $50 million in Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) and has a presence in 42 cities and provinces. Tran said GPay was in discussions with investors for a Series A funding round.

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Vietnam’s Social App Lotus Seeks Funds To Compete With Facebook

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Vietnam currently has 65 million social network accounts, a 30 percent increase from last year, according to data from Communications and Information Minister Nguyen Manh Hung, the report stated. million active Facebook users in 2018, and that number is expected to rise to more than 45 million this year.

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Economic Nexus Laws’ Unexpected Impacts On Restricted Substance Retailers

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eCommerce sales tax laws are having unintended consequences in the tobacco industry. State governments began rolling out economic nexus laws after 2018’s South Dakota vs. Wayfair ruling. percent tax on each imported premium cigar, limited to a maximum of about $0.40 in 2017 had a 52.75

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Top News In Payments: The Fed Takes A Closer Look At Big Tech; Goldman CEO Denies Apple Card Credit Bias Claims

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People don’t know what’s true and what’s not, and what to believe,” he noted, adding that instead of uniting people, technology — like social media — is “splintering” them. Lawyer George Isaacson argued Wayfair’s side in the landmark 2018 South Dakota v. Goldman CEO Denies Claims Of Apple Card Credit Biases. Wayfair case.

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New Year, New Mergers Sizzle For Payments Companies

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Specifically, Global Blue focuses on tourists spending abroad, and offers products that help capitalize on tax-free shopping as they buy luxury goods. Pinterest: Pinned as the third largest social media platform in the U.S., Target’s toy sales were flat with 2018 and electronics were actually down.

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Fast Action: Tennessee Sportsbook Bets Service Quality On Instant Payments

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Hodges, known as the “Rookie Bookie” on social media, made her comments less than three months after Tennessee became the 20th state to launch sports betting on Nov. While the instant betting and payout abilities are a positive, there is no competing with the black market when it comes to the collection of taxes.

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