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Month: May 2017

Getting To Know You Tuesday: Kimberly DeCarrera

Kelly Phillips ErbMay 30, 2017May 19, 2020

It’s Getting To Know You Tuesday. Today’s tax pro is Kimberly DeCarrera.

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What You Might Not Know About Memorial Day

Kelly Phillips ErbMay 29, 2017

As you honor Memorial Day this year, here’s what you need to know about the history and tradition of the day, once known as Decoration Day.

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Many States Offering Sales Tax Holidays For 2017

Kelly Phillips ErbMay 28, 2017

Sales tax holidays are back for 2017. In addition to school supplies, sales tax holidays may apply to hurricane preparedness and energy efficiency – some starting as early as this weekend.

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Congressman Proposes New Tax To Pay For Trump's Border Wall

Kelly Phillips ErbMay 26, 2017

A proposal called the Border Wall Funding Act of 2017, with the alternative title, “To amend the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to impose a fee for remittance transfers to certain foreign countries, and for other purposes” was introduced on March 30, 2017, by Rep. Mike Rogers (R-AL).

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15 Fun Facts About Wine & Tax On National Wine Day

Kelly Phillips ErbMay 25, 2017

If you’re craving a glass of Pinot today, you’re in good company: it’s National Wine Day. Here are 15 facts about wine and tax to help you celebrate with your pour:

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Messi Prison Sentence Stands After Supreme Court Rejects Tax Fraud Appeal

Kelly Phillips ErbMay 24, 2017

The Spanish Supreme Court has rejected FC Barcelona soccer star Lionel Messi’s appeal, confirming his conviction on tax fraud charges. His prison sentence will stand.

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Court Rules That Religious Freedom Law Is Not A Free Pass for Tax Evasion

Kelly Phillips ErbMay 24, 2017

Religious freedom is not a valid defense for tax evasion. That was the ruling out of the Supreme Court of Indiana when it refused to hear an appeal from Rodney Tyms-Bey, who argued that the state’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) protected him from paying his taxes.

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Former FC Barcelona President Arrested Following Raids In Spain

Kelly Phillips ErbMay 23, 2017

Former FC Barcelona president Sandro Rosell has been arrested. Rosell’s arrest followed several early morning raids on Rosell’s businesses as well as his home near the famed Camp Nou where the Barcelona soccer team plays, as part of a suspected money laundering scheme.

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Getting To Know You Tuesday: Louis T. Wierenga

Kelly Phillips ErbMay 23, 2017

It’s Getting To Know You Tuesday. Today our tax pro is Louis T. Wierenga.

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7 Things To Do Right Now To Save On Taxes This Year

Kelly Phillips ErbMay 22, 2017April 27, 2022

With the beginning of summer just around the corner, chances are that you’re not thinking about your 2017 taxes – but you should be. Here are seven things you can do right now to save on taxes for next season.

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