$3,600 Stimulus Payment Expanded The US government expanded the Child Tax Credit (CTC) to $3,600 last 2021, allowing eligible families to receive advanced payments for each of the last six months of the year. However, a recent report from the…
Austin Mayor Battles with Police Officials Austin Mayor Kirk Watson is facing a major challenge in his role as the leader of Austin, Texas. The tension between the Austin City Council and the Austin Police Department (APD) has escalated over…
The ANCHOR Program (Affordable NJ Communities for Homeowners & Renters) The ANCHOR program is offering millions of New Jersey residents the opportunity to receive payments between $450 and $1,500, but the clock is ticking. Eligible homeowners and renters have only…
$500 Monthly Payments Starting this spring, residents in several cities and states will receive $500 monthly payments through guaranteed basic income and universal basic income programs. In Rochester, New York, the guaranteed basic income program was approved in 2021, and…
911 Staffing Levels Questioned 911 staffing levels were questioned during the recent chaos in Austin street. While the Austin Police Department is facing scrutiny after the street racing incident that resulted in an officer’s injury and several damaged police cars.…
Maximizing Your Bonus Earning bonuses is a great way to boost incomes, but it’s important to remember that bonuses come with tax implications. We’ll discuss how bonuses are taxed, the methods employers use to calculate withholding, and provide tips to…
2020 Tax Refund Are you one of the many Americans who may still be owed money from your 2020 tax returns? You should thank the American Rescue Plan Act because individuals who received unemployment benefits could exclude their taxable income…
New Tax Credit 2023 For the year 2023, Americans could benefit from a new tax credit proposal. Mayor Jondavid Longo of Slippery Rock Borough in Pennsylvania has suggested a plan to give a $250 tax credit to first responders in…
Tax Savings on Medical Expenses A tax-saving strategy can help you save money and ease the financial pressure of medical bills because Medical expenses can take away a significant piece of your whole budget, especially if you have some chronic…
Governor Maura Healey of Massachusetts recently had a meeting with its state legislators. They discussed possibilities for issuing new state stimulus checks. The Governor’s desire to do the best for the residents and families of Massachusets made her decision about…