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Big Tech Compliance Tracker: Tencent Says Big Tech Needs Greater Oversight; Group Seeks To Block Maryland Online Ad Tax

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Group Seeks to Block Maryland Online Advertising Tax. Marylanders for Tax Fairness is preparing for a battle in January over the state’s attempt to make a digital advertising tax, the Baltimore Sun reported. Maryland legislators ratified the tax earlier in 2020, but Gov. Larry Hogan vetoed the levy.

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Buying into AML risks in real estate

Abrigo

In 2016 when the Panama Papers exposed an international network of offshore entities involved in tax evasion, fraud, and sanction evasion, some of which included real estate holdings, regulations began to change. The institutions are the ones shouldering the costs of compliance, examinations, and fines.

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What ‘Patchwork’ eCommerce Taxes Mean For Black Friday – And Beyond

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And in the wake of all those sales lies a pressing issue for merchants plying their trades online: figuring out the tax liabilities. At the same time, navigating tax policies is proving to be a complex business. tax policy at Avalara , noted that this holiday season is the second one post-Wayfair. The hard part?

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Fintech Fundings: 27 Companies Raise $345 Million Week Ending August 14

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It was another stellar week for Finovate alums with 6 fundings totaling $123 million: money transfer service Payoneer ($50 mil), AI innovator Kensho ($33 million), tax specialist VATBox ($24 million), , cash-back specialist Mogl ($7.9 VAT tax refund solution . HQ: Damascus, Maryland. Latest round: $33 million Series A.

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SAFE Banking Act Gains Cannabis-Friendly Spotlight In Congressional Hearing

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The speakers told stories of violent armed robberies, money laundering and tax evasion, among other negative impacts of a cash-based industry. State Bank Northwest has “chosen to not service (cannabis-related businesses) because the compliance and regulatory risks are too great for our bank,” Deckard said. Cash Dangers.

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SAFE Banking Act Gains Cannabis-Friendly Spotlight in Congressional Hearing

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They told stories of violent armed robberies, money laundering and tax evasion, among other negative impacts of a cash-based industry. State Bank Northwest has “chosen to not service (cannabis-related businesses) because the compliance and regulatory risks are too great for our bank,” he said. Cash Dangers.

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