infrastructure and militaries) through tariffs and excise taxes. This meant businesses importing goods into the country had to pay fees (which were passed onto consumers in the form of higher prices) and citizens paid taxes on the goods they purchased (also known as a consumption tax)....
Well, in Britain, from the ages of five to about eleven you start off at a primary school, and then from eleven to sixteen you go on to a secondary school or a comprehensive school and at sixteen you take GCSE examinations. After this, some children take vocational courses or even start...
Santa Anna needed to recuperate funds for the great financial losses in Texas, so he sent Albino Perez as Governor to northern New Mexico to impose new taxes to recuperate monies. It proved to be an unpopular move and Perez proved to be an unpopular governor. Resistance turned harsh in the...
As you can see from some of the WMR/IRS2Go screenshots here, there is a subtle difference in messaging for refund processing. One status message (see above example) starts with the first line, “Your tax return isstillbeing processed…” The other variation is your “...
From across the pond Why did he win? There might be a thousand particular answers, but the broader reason seems clear: a lot of people are sick of the political-media-cultural establishment, and they want to blow it up. This is the same reason people voted for Brexit in 2016 and contin...
Once you’ve chosen the person or accountancy practice, you can start the onboarding process. If it’s a practice, they’ll be the ones leading this and will probably have their own process in place. Each one will do things differently, but all will need access to your business bank acc...
The pandemic has not had any major impact, so far, on tariffs or other taxes levied on imported goods. The United States has maintained the Trump era tariffs on Chinese-made goods. At the time of writing, there are few signals that this will change in the near future. ...
Reroute tax and insurance statements.Your lender was most likely managing your property taxes and insurance payments through the escrow account. If that’s the case, you’ll need to contact the insurance company and the local tax office and get everything sent to you instead. This means you ...
Understanding the impact of taxes:The book delves into the implications of taxes on retirement savings and provides insights on tax-efficient investment strategies to maximize after-tax returns. Embracing simplicity in financial planning:Solin advocates for a straightforward and uncomplicated approach to re...
Picking the best travel credit card for you will depend on your priorities: Do you want a card packed with benefits, or one with a lower annual fee? Which benefit will you use more, airport lounge access or travel insurance? The top options stand out in a crowded market, and are worth...