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The Economic Case For Remote Sales Tax Uniformity

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Isaacson, a lawyer, Bowdoin College professor, senior partner at Brann & Isaacson and Data & Marketing Association tax counsel, argued Wayfair’s side in the precedent-setting Supreme Court case that has small businesses struggling. is the only country that has such a complex consumption tax system.” .

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4 Ways To Invest Your Tax Refund

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Got a big tax refund? We all dread that time of the year when we have to file our Income Tax returns. All those calculations and figuring out which section of the Income Tax Act to claim refunds under can get pretty complicated, we admit. But think of the time when you get a sudden windfall as a sizeable tax refund.

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Accountants Urge Clarity In SMB Accounting Rules Amid Tax Reform

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The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) submitted recommendations to policymakers this week, urging clarity and simplification in how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act impacts small business (SMBs) accounting rules. The letter outlined eight recommendations for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

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Bond Portfolio Trends: Fourth Quarter 2022

South State Correspondent

tax-free, 6.5% tax-free, 6.5% The graph below tracks average portfolio tax-equivalent book yield, duration, and unrealized gain/(loss) as a percent of book value. The first quarter of 2022 saw the first signs of higher market rates as portfolio yields rose 5bps to 1.84%. taxable) to 19.6% (13.1% years (they peaked at 5.57

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Crack The Code to Financial Freedom: NPS and PPF Demystified!

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While NPS is an investment that is linked to the market and is regulated by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA). lakh annually with tax breaks under Section 80C. This stability and tax efficiency appeal to risk-averse investors, evident in the current 7.1% return rate. PPF or NPS?

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Examining Bond Portfolio Trends: Second Quarter 2022

South State Correspondent

tax-free, 4.7% tax-free, 6.0% Prices in the municipal sector were rich over the past year and that slowed growth, despite offering some of the best tax-equivalent yields for traditional bank investments. The Agency/Treasury sector was the one area that saw a definite increase during the year growing from 13.5%

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8 Smart Strategies for Building a Strong Financial Foundation: The Power of Savings

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This blog navigates the complexities of smart savings, emphasising the power of compound interest, tax-efficient tactics, and the integration of technology to empower people to succeed in safeguarding their financial future. Tax-Efficient Savings: Planning your taxes is a key part of saving money.