President Trump has directed that most federal payments be issued electronically, including tax refunds. Last year nearly 10 million people got their refund via a paper check.
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The I.R.S. Is Phasing Out Paper Checks. Here’s How to Speed Your Refund.
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The I.R.S. Is Phasing Out Paper Checks. Here’s How to Speed Your Refund.
The New York Times – Business:President Trump has directed that most federal payments be issued electronically, including tax refunds. Last year nearly 10 million people got their refund via a paper check.
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States Say No Thanks to Trump Tax Cuts, Drawing Republican Fire
The New York Times – Business:State income taxes often reflect federal policies, but Washington, D.C. and some states have taken steps to keep the latest Republican changes out of their tax codes.
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For ‘No Tax on Tips,’ the I.R.S. Gets Intimate
The Trump administration wants to exclude earnings from “pornographic activity” from a new tax break for tips. Will the I.R.S. know it when it sees it?
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How the Trump Administration Is Giving Even More Tax Breaks to the Wealthy
The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service are issuing rules that provide hundreds of billions of dollars in tax relief to big companies and the ultrarich.
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G.M. Will Cut 1,750 Jobs in Electric Vehicle Business
The layoffs at factories in Michigan, Ohio and Tennessee follow the elimination of a $7,500 federal tax credit for electric cars.
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Can a University From Tennessee Help Accelerate Growth in West Palm Beach?
At a time of financial and enrollment uncertainty in higher education, Vanderbilt University, along with other schools, has forged ahead with expansion.
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Education Dept. Agrees to Resume More Student Loan Cancellations
Hailed as a win for borrowers, the agreement will enable more enrollees in income-driven repayment plans to have their remaining debt canceled.
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Trump’s Tax Cut Is Underwater. Can a ‘Refund Boom’ Save It?
Republicans are hoping a new name, along with larger refunds for many Americans next year, can buoy an economic agenda that polls show is unpopular.
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Why Young Americans Dread Turning 26: Health Insurance Chaos
Young adults without jobs that provide insurance find that their options are limited and expensive. The problem is about to get worse.
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A Guide to Finding Insurance at 26
It’s a difficult rite of passage for young adults without job-based insurance. Here are some tips for getting started.
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What to Know About the $250 Visa Integrity Fee for U.S. Tourists
A newly enacted “visa integrity fee” will apply to millions of foreign visitors, including travelers from Mexico, India, Brazil and China.