Tag: Government taxation and revenue
Big venues set to expand capacity as state eases limits
BOSTON — Large event venues including TD Garden, Fenway Park and Gillette Stadium will be allowed to double their current capacities starting on Monday,...
EXPLAINER: Why are people protesting across Colombia?
BUCARAMANGA, Colombia — Thousands of Colombians have protested across the country against a government they feel has long ignored their needs, allowed corruption to...
Corruption, economic woes spark deadly protests in Colombia
BUCARAMANGA, Colombia — Kevin Anthony Agudelo wanted to live in a country where corruption was not part of everyday life. That dream motivated the...
A tax guide for small-business owners
The tax filing deadline is quickly approaching. Due to the pandemic, most businesses have until May 17 to file their returns this year.
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Maryland business owner pleads guilty to tax evasion
BALTIMORE — The owner of a Maryland physical therapy business is facing up to five years in prison after pleading guilty to not paying...
GOP lawmaker: Three-Fifths Compromise was to end slavery
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A Tennessee Republican falsely declared Tuesday that an 18th century policy designating a slave as three-fifths of a person was adopted...
McConnell says GOP open to $600 billion for infrastructure
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said Monday that Republicans are willing to spend up to $600 billion on infrastructure, far...
Yellen: Biden’s phased-in spending plan won’t fuel inflation
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s massive proposed spending on infrastructure, families and education will not fuel inflation because the plans would be phased in...
States see potential federal windfall, go slow on road taxes
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Raising state taxes to improve roads and bridges is one of the few things many Republican and Democratic lawmakers have...
