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Compass Needs to Flip the Narrative
Wall Street Journal - 8 Apr 2021 16:31
The real-estate company's listing performance shows that even in a scorching hot real-estate market, investors don't like to be oversold.
New York State's Tax Increase: What High Earners Need to Know
Wall Street Journal - 8 Apr 2021 15:01
Changes in legislation mean top earners in New York City will be subject to the highest combined local tax rate in the country.
Levi's shares rise as denim retailer boosts outlook for first half of 2021
CNBC - 8 Apr 2021 22:16
Levi Strauss & Co. reported a double-digit sales decline for its fiscal first quarter, as ongoing store closures in Europe weighed on results.
Mortgage Interest Deduction: Who Gets It?
Wall Street Journal - 8 Apr 2021 21:52
The near-doubling of the standard deduction and caps on eligible mortgages mean that many fewer taxpayers are taking the mortgage-interest deduction.
Child Tax Credit, Including How the 2021 Relief Bill Changed It
Wall Street Journal - 8 Apr 2021 21:49
Congress expanded child tax credits significantly for 2021. For many filers with children, the child tax credits are more valuable than the personal exemption.
Standard Deduction 2020-2021: What It Is and How it Affects Your Taxes
Wall Street Journal - 8 Apr 2021 21:45
The expansion of the standard deduction and repeal of the personal exemption are affecting millions of Americans.
Estate and Gift Taxes 2020-2021: Here's What You Need to Know
Wall Street Journal - 8 Apr 2021 20:57
Assets given away during a taxpayer's life or left at death are subject to gift or estate taxes. Use this guide to understand what those taxes are and who owes them.
SEC Seeks Clearer Disclosures to Investors of SPAC Deals
Wall Street Journal - 8 Apr 2021 20:57
Companies that go public through mergers with blank-check companies, also known as special-purpose acquisition vehicles, aren't free to tout misleading or questionable projections of future growth, a senior regulator sai...
Withholdings, Estimated Taxes and What to Do About Unemployment Benefits
Wall Street Journal - 8 Apr 2021 20:50
Many taxpayers are required to pay at least 90% of their taxes before the due date-May 17, 2021 for 2020 taxes. Use this guide to know how Covid-19 affected that.
2020-2021 Federal Income-Tax Rates and Brackets
Wall Street Journal - 8 Apr 2021 20:34
Your 2020 federal-income tax rate depends on your taxable income and filing status. It determines how much you pay for taxes due in May 2021.
Bitcoin and Taxes: A Guide to the Tax Rules on Owning Cryptocurrency
Wall Street Journal - 8 Apr 2021 20:17
The IRS says cryptocurrencies like bitcoin are investment property, not currencies. This year's tax-form change shows the agency is cracking down on crypto investors who are skirting the rules.
Virginia to Create Retirement Savings Program for Many Workers Who Lack One
Wall Street Journal - 8 Apr 2021 18:54
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is expected to sign a measure passed by the state legislature to create a state-sponsored retirement savings program for private-sector employees who lack access to one at their jobs.
Can co-branded fuel cards help to beat rising fuel prices?
livemint.com - 8 Apr 2021 18:33Student Loan Cancellation Could Get You Student Loan Forgiveness, But Completely Ignores This Major Problem
Forbes - 8 Apr 2021 18:13Value Stocks Are Catching Up. Here's Why.
Forbes - 8 Apr 2021 18:00Inheritance Isn't All Joy - 5 Steps To Avoid The Pain For You And Your Portfolio
Forbes - 8 Apr 2021 17:57U.S. Stock Market Breadth Keeps Improving But Trading Volume Falls
Forbes - 8 Apr 2021 17:52What does FY22 have in store for homebuyers?
livemint.com - 8 Apr 2021 17:38
It promises to be a good time to buy a house for end use but not investment.But residential realty may not look attractive for investment as there may not be a significant price appreciation