Oregon State

Vice President Kamala Harris reportedly wants to force Americans to be taxed up to 44.6% of the profits they make from selling their homes. The report comes after Harris endorsed President Joe Biden’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget proposal. The Wall Street Journal reported Harris’s support for the major tax...

Harris supports a 44.6% tax on Americans for selling their homes: Report

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

DELCO.Today

The allure of owning a summer or second home extends beyond the pleasure of having a personal retreat; it also offers potential financial benefits and investment opportunities. However, navigating the tax landscape of second home ownership requires careful planning and a thorough understanding of relevant tax laws and regulations. This article delves into the key tax considerations for second homeowners, providing insights on how to maximize benefits and minimize liabilities.

Tax Benefits And Implications Of Owning A Summer Home

Missouri State

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Different states fund their government spending with different types of taxes. Some states charge no income taxes, others charge no sales taxes. Many tax both, unfortunately for residents.  Explore...

These 10 States Rely Most on Income Taxes — How Much Does It Cost To Live There?

President Joe Biden has proposed a 25% minimum tax on the unrealized gains of people who own $100 million in assets or more. Republicans adamantly oppose the tax and have criticized Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential candidate, for supporting it. Currently, you only have to pay taxes on...

Your Unrealized Gains Are Safe From Biden/Harris Tax Proposal—Unless You Have $100M

The Secure Act and Secure 2.0 Act updated rules around RMDs. The IRS finalized its regulations for enforcing those rules, answering key questions for retirees and inherited IRA owners. Not knowing the rules could end being up very costly. These regulations answer some key questions about the newest RMD rules.

The IRS Just Updated the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Rules. 3 Things Everyone Needs to Know.

The Senior Citizens League estimates that Social Security benefits will receive a 2.6% COLA next year, the smallest raise for retired workers since 2021. Social Security benefits have reportedly lost 20% of their purchasing power since 2010, and benefits will lose more buying power next year if the COLA underestimates inflation.

The Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Forecast for 2025 Was Just Updated. There's Good News and Bad News for Retirees.

FinanceBuzz

You can't always avoid taxes, but on these income sources, you won't pay as much as you expect.

Retirees Don't Have To Pay Taxes on These Kinds of Income

CBS News

Presidential candidates commonly trot out new tax proposals as part of their campaign platforms, often pledging to help ease the financial burden on taxpayers. This year, the plans emerging from rivals Kamala Harris and Donald Trump could affect voters' paychecks in very different ways. Former President Donald Trump would seek to extend the tax cuts enacted through the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, his signature 2017 legislation that reduced taxes for most Americans, although research has shown the top earners received the biggest benefits. He's also proposing to eliminate taxes on tips and on Social Security income, while also lowering the corporate tax...

How your paycheck would be impacted by the Trump and Harris tax plans

The Motley Fool

When it comes to the taxation of Social Security benefits, there's good news and good news.

41 States That Don't Tax Social Security Benefits

Los Angeles, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

It's been more than four decades since former child star William “Billie” Thomas Jr. died in Los Angeles of a heart attack at only 49 on October 10, 1980. Best known as "Buckwheat," the character he portrayed in the original Hal Roach-ignited Our Gang/Little Rascals classic film shorts from 1934 to 1944, Thomas faced similar challenges and misfortunes of several of his co-stars and other former child actors. This is his story.

Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas - 'Little Rascals'/'Our Gang' Child Star: 44 Years After His Tragic Death

By law, the IRS must notify the State Department if an individual's federal tax debt is "seriously delinquent." This is a large federal tax debt — of more than $62,000 in 2024 — that the taxpayer has repeatedly ignored. If taxpayers don't remedy their overdue bill, the government...

The IRS has a method of 'last resort' to collect overdue taxes: Revoking your passport

You Have Less Than 5 Months to Prepare for These 2025 Social Security Changes

Business Insider

A large cohort of adults in their mid-50s is unprepared for retirement and may need to rely on family for housing and other needs later in life.

Meet the 'silver squatters': Adults in their mid-50s who are woefully unprepared for retirement

North Carolina State

Town Talks

Maine lobster, Alaska salmon, and catfish from the Louisiana bayou—across the United States, you can find some of the best fish and seafood around. Whether you enjoy classic dishes like lobster rolls, gumbo, and clam chowder or prefer international options such as sushi and fish tacos, there's a seafood restaurant in the country that will impress you.

North Carolina Eatery Crowned 'The Best Seafood Restaurant' in The State

Massachusetts State

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

According to Newsweek, This week, retirees collecting Social Security benefits can expect their payments, as the Social Security Administration (SSA) disburses funds to millions of Americans. Payments are staggered throughout the month, depending on the beneficiary’s birthdate. In June alone, retirees and their family members accounted for 87 percent of all benefit claims, highlighting the importance of these payments for millions of households.

Up to $4,873 in Social Security Direct Deposits will be disbursed this week

Quitman, MS

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Clarke County, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. Memory Smith, a former bookkeeper for Quitman High School, has been charged with embezzlement following an investigation by the State Auditor’s office.

Former High School Bookkeeper Charged with Embezzlement in Clarke County

While we adhere to strict editorial guidelines, partners on this page also provide us earnings. Just when you thought your mooching relatives got the message to bug off and let you retire in peace, along comes your dreaded, drooling Uncle Sam, eyes fixed on that seven-digit stockpile it took decades to build.

Hitting the $1 million milestone in your 401(k) isn’t as great as you think it is – and it's all down to a ticking tax time bomb — how to keep more of your hard-earned retirement savings

Georgia State

Crisp County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

On Wednesday, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced the arrest of 24 individuals following Operation Shyne Down. The GBI and other agencies served a total of 120 warrants on the suspects involved in the investigation, which targeted the criminal street gang G-Shyne Bloods and their involvement in criminal activities in Crisp County, Georgia.

Operation Results in More than 20 Charged with Gang Offenses, RICO, and more

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Close to $1 billion could be sent to Oregon taxpayers thanks to unique ‘kicker’ law

Oregon revenues have been so much higher than expected that nearly $1 billion could be heading back toward taxpayers thanks to the state’s unique “kicker” law....

Close to $1 billion could be sent to Oregon taxpayers thanks to unique ‘kicker’ law

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