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Turkish Authorities Search For Suspect In US Tax Fraud Scheme

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Turkish prosecutors have issued a detention warrant for Turkish businessman Sezgin Baran Korkmaz, who has ties to Utah business executives who recently pleaded guilty to a $511 million tax credit scheme in the U.S., The Kingstons pleaded guilty in the tax credit scheme in the U.S., the Associated Press (AP) reported.

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This Insight Partners-Backed Cryptocurrency Tax Software Company Raised $130M To Carry Out Growth Plans

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Taxbit, a cryptocurrency tax software provider, has raised $130M in an extended Series B that drew participation from Insight Partners and Institutional Venture Partners. Utah-based TaxBit is a developer of cryptocurrency tax software. HOW’S THE COMPANY PERFORMING? Want the full post? Become a CB Insights customer.

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Rent-A-Center Acquires Acima For Virtual Lease-To-Own Platform

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Founded in 2013 in Salt Lake City, Utah, Acima operates in over 15,000 retail partner locations and eCommerce platforms. About $225 million in adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is expected for 2020. . The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2021. . billion in 2020.

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GPS Capital Markets For Sale, Sources Say

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As of last year, the company employed 63 people, reports said, citing Utah Business data. GPS Capital Markets, founded by Al Manbeian and Ryan Gibbon, posts between $20 million and $30 million earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA), one source told the publication.

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Uber Facilitated More Than $600M In Tips For Drivers

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The report noted that Uber drivers are earning the most tips in Salt Lake City, Utah; San Antonio, Texas; Kansas City, MO; New Orleans, LA; and Nashville, TN. The lawsuit alleged a breach of contract for adding sales tax and a fee to the total fare amount, which then boosted the number of service fees owed to the company.

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Coachella By The Numbers Looks More Like Cashella

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million just in taxes from ticket sales, comprising 5 percent of the city’s general fund, while its overall economy enjoys a $106 million boost thanks to the festivals. Thanks to bed taxes on short-term rentals, cities get to reap the benefits of this arrangement too. The nearby city of Indio takes in $3.18

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Surprise Outcomes Edition: Cybercrime, Student Loans And CAN Capital

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The experts estimate that the United States government spent millions trying to enforce it and deprived the states of billions in tax revenue — all without managing to make any significant change in American alcohol consumption. The 13-year effort to curb alcohol consumption with a universal ban was pretty much a bust.

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