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Anti-fraud prevention stopped improper payments involving taxes

The Paypers

(The Paypers) As per the Indiana Department of Revenue , identity theft prevention programs have helped halt the improper payments involving taxes in 2018.

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FTC Shuts Down Debt Collector as Part of “Operation Corrupt Collector”

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Falsely threatening debtors with arrest, criminal prosecution, service of legal process at their residences or workplaces, civil lawsuits, civil liabilities or penalties, wage or tax-refund garnishments, liens on vehicles and homes and the freezing of assets. Using profane or abusive language when communicating with debtors.

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Sam’s Club Suddenly Closes 63 Stores

PYMNTS

The tweet comes after several local news outlets across the country — in Arizona, Alaska, Texas, New Jersey, Indiana and New York — reported the sudden closures. hourly employees to $11 an hour in February as it reaps the benefits from last month’s tax overhaul. We’re raising our starting wage for all hourly associates in the U.S.,

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3 Ways Credit Union Are Driving Growth

Abrigo

Joseph, a Michigan-based credit union, acquired Indiana-based Griffith Savings Bank. While some banks complain that credit unions’ tax-advantaged status provides an unfair edge in the M&A game, consolidation is clearly one way credit unions are expanding while providing an “out” for small banks looking to sell.

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2016 Ended Sluggishly, Despite Hopes

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Other big businesses like Indiana-headquartered, global engine maker Cummins are being cautious and say that the company is entering into the next year with a conservative view. The post-election sentiment has increased hopes for tax cuts and deregulations, which could lend a kick start to businesses, consumers and, ultimately, the economy.

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Wells Fargo’s Q2 Disappoints After Scandals

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The current quarter included a 10-cent per share income tax expense. . Wayfair, which impacted how states may collect taxes on sales made by out-of-state sellers. . Wells Fargo also announced plans to sell 52 branches in Indiana, Ohio, Michigan and parts of Wisconsin to Flagstar Bancorp.

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Data Dive, Breaches And Security Blips Edition: Key Bank, Microsoft And Bulgaria 

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Interlogic Outsourcing is reportedly the customer involved – the Ekhart Indiana based firm processes payrolls. This week the world got an admission from Bulgaria’s finance minister that a hacker managed to make off with the data nearly every tax paying Bulgarian citizen, according to a report by Reuters.

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