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Tax refunds expected to be bigger this year: WASHINGTON — Refunds are looking a bit bigger for taxpayers this year.
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Tax refunds expected to be bigger this year
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Telegram Messaging Service to Allow Tether Stablecoin Payments: Tether, the issuer of the world’s most used stablecoin, has teamed up with TON Foundation to ...
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Telegram Messaging Service to Allow Tether Stablecoin Payments
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Yellen warns of more sanctions in response to Iran's increasing activity: “Treasury will not hesitate to work with our allies to use our sanctions authority ...
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Yellen warns of more sanctions in response to Iran's increasing ...
Quick Glance: Yellen warns of further sanctions in response to Iran's increasing activities
  • Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned of potential global economic damage from rising tensions in the Middle East and pledged that the U.S. and its allies won't hesitate to use their sanctions powers to address Iran's 'malign and destabilizing activity' in the region.

  • The fast-rising tensions between Iran and Israel and the potential implications of escalation on the global economy are at the forefront of the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank.

  • Yellen announced additional sanctions actions against Iran in the coming days and expressed support for liquidating roughly $300 billion in frozen Russian Central Bank assets for Ukraine's reconstruction.

  • Another major focus of this year's meetings will be Chinese industrial policy, which Yellen believes poses a threat to U.S. jobs and the global economy. She plans to meet with Chinese counterparts to identify potential areas of cooperation and address concerns.
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U.S. targets ultranationalist Israeli minister confidant in new round of sanctions
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U.S. targets ultranationalist Israeli minister confidant in new round of ...
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Moskowitz trolls Greene with foreign aid amendments: Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) trolled Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) with a pair of amendments that ...
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Moskowitz trolls Greene with foreign aid amendments
Quick Glance: GOP Congresswoman Propagates Russian Narratives Against Ukraine Aid
  • Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene introduced amendments to the latest bill on aid to Ukraine, echoing Russian propaganda narratives about "biolabs in Ukraine" and "persecution of Christians in Ukraine."

  • Greene proposed halting funding for Ukraine's aid until free and fair elections are held, persecution of Christians stops, and all biolabs in Ukraine are closed.

  • The allegation of secret "biolabs" in Ukraine is a long-standing Russian propaganda conspiracy theory, also picked up by Chinese disinformation networks according to the EU East Stratcom Task Force.

  • House Speaker Mike Johnson announced determination to advance the foreign aid bill on April 20, despite opposition from GOP hardliners who have blocked progress for over six months.
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One Day 10 Years Ago, I Stopped Paying My Taxes. I Don’t Regret a Thing.: I ignored the IRS for an entire decade and got away with it. I think.
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One Day 10 Years Ago, I Stopped Paying My Taxes. I Don’t Regret a Thing.
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US imposes sanctions on two groups for fundraising for Israeli extremists in West Bank
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Economic advisers close to Donald Trump are actively debating ways to devalue the U.S. dollar if he gets elected to a second term ... Show more   www.politico.com/news/2024/04/15/devaluing-dollar-trump-trade-war-00152009
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White House to announce new sanctions on Iran following Israel airstrike: White House will be imposing new sanctions on Iran, targeting Tehran’s missile and ...
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White House to announce new sanctions on Iran following Israel airstrike
Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel
  • In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.

  • The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.

  • Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.

  • The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.
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U.S. to hit Iran with fresh sanctions after Israel attack: It's a subtle message to Israel that there's more than one way to harm Tehran.
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U.S. to hit Iran with fresh sanctions after Israel attack
Quick Glance: US imposes new sanctions on Iran's drone program
  • The United States imposed new sanctions Thursday on sixteen people and two entities associated with Iran’s drone program to punish Tehran for the weekend's attack on Israel.

  • The sanctions target executives of an engine manufacturer supplying Iran’s Shahad-131 drones, companies servicing the engines, and individuals providing the drones to Iranian proxy forces in the Middle East.

  • Coordinated with European allies, the new sanctions aim to disrupt Iran's missile and drone program and isolate the country globally.

  • President Joe Biden emphasized the US commitment to holding Iran accountable, utilizing economic tools to counter Iran's activities, as stated by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
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IRS Updates Millions of Taxpayers After Tax Day: Additional funding from the Inflation Reduction Act has improved some IRS services, the government agency has ...
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IRS Updates Millions of Taxpayers After Tax Day
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US, UK announce new sanctions on Iran after missile and drone strike on Israel: The United States and the United Kingdom announced widespread sanctions against ...
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Quick Glance: Israeli Push for Sanctions Against Iran Amid ‘Diplomatic Offensive’
  • Israel has launched a “diplomatic offensive” against Iran, urging sanctions against the Islamic republic.

  • Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has called on 32 countries to impose sanctions on Tehran as Israel considers a military response to Iran’s attack.

  • Israeli military sources reported intercepting 99 percent of aerial threats with assistance from the United States and allies, causing only minor damage.

  • Tensions are high as Israel ponders its reaction to Saturday's attack while Germany calls for new sanctions related to Iran's drone supply to Russia for use in Ukraine.
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IRS Announces Refund Increase to Taxpayers: The amount issued in tax refunds for the 2023 fiscal year has increased by 2.7 percent, the IRS has announced.
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IRS Announces Refund Increase to Taxpayers
Quick Glance: Deadline Approaching for 2020 Tax Refund Claims, IRS Warns
  • The deadline is approaching for claiming unclaimed tax refunds, as stated by the Internal Revenue Service.

  • Individuals who did not file a tax return in 2020 may still be eligible to claim Economic Impact Payments linked to coronavirus relief through the Recovery Rebate Credit.

  • The Earned Income Tax Credits for low- and moderate-income workers may also have gone unclaimed.

  • Taxpayers have three years to file and claim tax refunds before the money becomes property of the U.S. Treasury.
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As money moves digital, Denver Mint still coins a pretty penny: At Denver’s Mint, the legacy of money and its future are on display. In an era of online payments ...
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As money moves digital, Denver Mint still coins a pretty penny
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Famed photographer quits Ford board over Liz Cheney snub: David Hume Kennerly wanted the Trump critic honored with the foundation’s top award.
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Famed photographer quits Ford board over Liz Cheney snub
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US sanctions target Hamas spokesperson, drone program leaders: The United States on Friday issued sanctions aimed at a Hamas spokesperson and leaders of the ...
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US sanctions target Hamas spokesperson, drone program leaders
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Speaking on tax day, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said that everyone is having to pay the IRS "to fund a government that doesn’t care about fixing the ... Show more
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‘The 401(k) industry owns Congress’: How lawmakers quietly passed a $300 billion windfall to the wealthy
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‘The 401(k) industry owns Congress’: How lawmakers quietly passed a $300 ...
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Regulators probe Morgan Stanley's vetting process for wealthy clients: One client includes a Russian-linked billionaire who was sanctioned by the UK ...
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Regulators probe Morgan Stanley's vetting process for wealthy clients
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A Guide to Tax Deductions for Charitable Donations: Here's how your philanthropic giving can lower your tax bill.
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A Guide to Tax Deductions for Charitable Donations
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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen arrives in China to talk trade, green technology tensions
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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen arrives in China to talk trade ...
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U.S., China agree to hold more talks about economic concerns: The announcement is a very minor step aimed at cooling tensions around overproduction concerns.
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U.S., China agree to hold more talks about economic concerns
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How to file your tax returns: 6 things you should know this year: For something that's legally required, taxes can be confusing. This guide covers the latest ...
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How to file your tax returns: 6 things you should know this year
Quick Glance: Gender Pay Gap in UK Supermarkets and Income Impact
  • UK supermarkets are closing gender pay gap, with Morrisons experiencing a rise.

  • Ocado and Lidl show the most improvements, while Morrisons has the largest gap.

  • Hourly pay differences are reported by government service.

  • Equality initiatives and workplace improvements at M&S and Co-op.
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US Treasury Seeks More Sanctions Powers Against Crypto Exchanges: The US Treasury Department is asking politicians for more enforcement powers to use against ...
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US Treasury Seeks More Sanctions Powers Against Crypto Exchanges
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Massachusetts IRS agent charged with filing false tax returns for 3 years: Ndeye Amy Thioub, 67, was charged with filing false tax returns and filing false tax ...
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Massachusetts IRS agent charged with filing false tax returns for 3 years
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U.S. sanctions target Iran’s drone production after attack on Israel: Treasury announces new sanctions on Tehran but seeks to contain broader conflict.
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U.S. sanctions target Iran’s drone production after attack on Israel
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Scoop: Treasury wants "sharper scalpel" to dissect foreign investment into the U.S.
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Scoop: Treasury wants "sharper scalpel" to dissect foreign ...
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Some H&R Block customers faced hours of outages on Tax Day: Some H&R Block customers who waited until the last minute to file their taxes faced frustrating ...
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Some H&R Block customers faced hours of outages on Tax Day
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Krispy Kreme rolls out sweet tax break deal for customers on Tax Day: Krispy Kreme announced Friday that customers can purchase an Original Glazed or Assorted ...
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Krispy Kreme rolls out sweet tax break deal for customers on Tax Day
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More than half a billion dollars of taxpayer money has paid for other people’s EVs
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More than half a billion dollars of taxpayer money has paid for other ...
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Why Billionaire Mark Cuban Just Wired $276 Million To The IRS: The billionaire revealed his latest eye-popping IRS bill. But bear in mind, 2023 wasn’t a typical ...
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Why Billionaire Mark Cuban Just Wired $276 Million To The IRS
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Conservative lawmakers lead objections to Vista's deal to sell Federal ammunition to Czech firm
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Conservative lawmakers lead objections to Vista's deal to sell Federal ...
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IRS Warns Taxpayers Who May Have to Pay 'Surprise' Fees: Americans often are forced to pay "surprise fees" when their tax refund from the year before was too ...
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IRS Warns Taxpayers Who May Have to Pay 'Surprise' Fees
Quick Glance: Taxpayers Beware: Avoid 'Surprise' Fees
  • Taxpayers may face 'surprise fees' if their tax refund from the previous year was too high.

  • The IRS warned today that taxpayers could face a harsh hit to their wallets if they do not use the IRS Tax Withholding Estimator.

  • The IRS recommends reviewing the withholding estimator annually, especially after significant life events.

  • Not withholding the right amount from your income could become a growing issue as the IRS has increased many tax brackets and deductions by over 5 percent.
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CIA refutes whistleblower claim pushed by Republicans leading Biden impeachment inquiry
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CIA refutes whistleblower claim pushed by Republicans leading Biden ...
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China’s Economic Moves Threaten U.S., European Companies. Yellen Is Pushing Back.
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China’s Economic Moves Threaten U.S., European Companies. Yellen Is ...