Iowa State

Columbus, OH

Latin Times

A new study from the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy revealed the substantial tax contributions of undocumented immigrants in the United States and highlights the economic benefits of granting them work permits. The study quantified taxes paid by undocumented immigrants at the national and state levels in 2022, revealing...

In 40 states, undocumented immigrants pay higher effective tax rates than the top 1% of taxpayers

WashingtonExaminer

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) is pushing for a regular audit of the Internal Revenue Service after a new inspector general report found that nearly 6,000 employees owe nearly $50 million in back taxes. The July 24 report, requested by Ernst and conducted by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, found that while 96% of […]

IRS audit report finds employees owe $50 million in back taxes: ‘Double standard’

The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced plans to distribute over $900 million in delayed payments for disabled individuals eligible under the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. The substantial sum will recompense eligible individuals who were incorrectly paid less over the past decade. The origins of these underpayments, which total...

SSA to correct underpayments with $900 million distribution

Fox Business

Social Security recipients will receive two checks this month, but it doesn't mean retirees are receiving extra money – it's due to a quirk in the system.

Some Americans to receive rare second Social Security payment in August

McPhersonBuzz News

The IRS will soon issue tax refunds to help with expenses, while upcoming changes to Social Security work credits and proposed tax reforms in “Project 2025” could affect your retirement planning and financial stability. IRS Tax Refunds Coming Soon – What You Need to Know About Social Security Work Credits and 2025 COLA According to […]

$1,730 to Earn One Credit: IRS Tax Refunds, Social Security Work Credits, and “Project 2025” Tax Reforms – What You Need to Know!

The Social Security Administration has taken several actions that together ease the burdens for those claiming disability benefits. While the SSA process is separate from federal disability retirement, those applying for a disability benefit under FERS—which includes Social Security–must apply for a Social Security disability benefit at the same time. That’s because disability benefits for FERS employees are based on the expectation that they will be receiving both FERS and Social Security benefits and there is a formula for offsetting the two.

SSA Lowers Bar for Claiming Disability Benefits

Las Vegas, NV

The state Gaming Control Board complaint says Resorts World harbors "a culture where information of suspicious or illegal activity, at a minimum, is negligently disregarded, or at worst, willfully ignored." (Resorts World Las Vegas public relations photo) A complaint filed by the Nevada Gaming Control Board alleges Resorts World Las...

Resorts World LV allowed known illegal bookies, felons to gamble, says GCB complaint

According to Newsweek The Social Security Administration (SSA) is grappling with an unprecedented backlog, leading to record-breaking improper payments. As of February this year, the backlog had reached a staggering 5.2 million pending actions, resulting in $1.1 billion in improper payments. The Inspector General highlighted this record-breaking backlog last week,...

Record backlog in Social Security caused $1 billion in Wrong payments

New Jersey State

NJ Spotlight

There’s still plenty of time to apply. The deadline to file for 2023 tax year is Oct. 31. The latest round in the Senior Freeze property-tax relief program began July 15, with the first reimbursement checks issued. The New Jersey Department of the Treasury’s Division of Taxation said it will continue issuing weekly reimbursements as more applications are filed and approved.

Senior Freeze property-tax relief checks are flowing

FinanceBuzz

Whether you're filing your own taxes or you are a professional, understanding what income the IRS doesn’t tax can be very helpful. Here are 10 types of earnings that are not taxed.

10 Types of Income the IRS Will Not Tax in 2024 (Thankfully!)

Kiplinger

Some businesses may receive employee retention tax credit payments as early as September.

IRS Restarts Processing of Some ERC Refunds: What to Know

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

Migrants enrolled in the Denver Asylum Seekers Program won’t get cash benefits after all. The council amended a contract with Haven for Hope during the Safety, Housing, Education and Homelessness Committee meeting Wednesday. Instead of Haven of Hope providing migrants with cash assistance on debit cards, it will instead provide “culturally appropriate” food, if the change is approved by the full council.

Denver may revoke cash assistance for migrants

You may have heard people around you rejoicing over their extra money paid into their accounts for a tax refund. Whilst it seems great that people are getting an extra few £100’s in their bank accounts this is what they are owed and should have already received. These...

Why are some People Receiving Tax Refunds?

Saint Lucie County, FL

The US Sun

AMERICANS might have the chance to snag $66,270 in unclaimed checks. There is a mass of people eligible for payments ranging from $14 to $4,614. The Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller’s website for St. Lucie County, Florida features a list of 123 individuals eligible for restitution payments and bonds. The list also includes […]

Americans can pocket up to $66,270 in unclaimed checks – the three steps to take to get your cash

U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) exits Manhattan federal court on July 16, 2024, in New York City. Menendez and his wife Nadine are accused of taking bribes of gold bars, a luxury car, and cash in exchange for using Menendez's position to help the government of Egypt and other corrupt acts according to an indictment from the Southern District of New York. The jury found Menendez guilty on all counts. (Adam Gray | Getty Images)

Sen. Menendez pulls independent bid for Senate, ending Congressional career

Colorado State

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

An estimated 1.5 million taxpayers will be notified of their automatic eligibility for a new round of state-funded Anchor property-tax relief benefits starting next week, state Treasury officials said Tuesday. The benefits, intended to help offset the state’s high local property taxes, will once again total as much as $1,750...

Some changes as new round of Anchor property-tax relief is set to start

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Money Week

Tens of thousands of pensioners will be written to over the summer because their pensions have gone above the frozen income tax thresholds

Pensions: 140,000 pensioners to be hit by surprise tax demand

Georgia State

Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

NewsBreak

‘This is scandalous:’ Auditor asked to examine $10.7 million owed to taxpayers

The stated mission of the Iowa Auditor of State's Office is to help ensure government officials use taxpayer dollars for the intended purposes to benefit the...

‘This is scandalous:’ Auditor asked to examine $10.7 million owed to taxpayers

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