Audit Highlights Issues Disparities in New York Tax Credit Programs According to the Olean Times Herald, some New York lawmakers want changes after finding problems with tax credit programs. An audit by PFM Group Consulting LLC for the state Department of Taxation and Finance looked at these credits. They found that Excelsior and the Restaurant … Read more
Yellen Showcases Biden’s Clean Energy Initiative Boosting Economic Revitalization According to SmartNews, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen visited Elizabethtown, Kentucky to show how the Biden government is helping areas that used to rely on coal. Yellen talked about how Biden’s tax credits have encouraged clean energy investments doubling to $4.5 billion each month in places … Read more
Boost in VA Benefits Financial Relief for Veterans According to Marca, good news for veterans! They’re getting more money soon. Thanks to a Social Security increase Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits will be higher. VA benefits will get extra payments on March 1 and April 1. This year, they could get up to $3,600 more. This … Read more
Advancing Child Tax Benefit in Missouri: Legislative Progress Child Tax Benefit: House Bill 1488 Legislative efforts to move a bill towards increasing Missourians’ access to child care continued on Thursday in Jefferson City. The Senate Government Accountability Committee approved House Bill 1488, which suggests tax incentives for families, child care providers, and employers who pay … Read more
Tacoma Launches GRIT Project GRIT Initiative Aims to Alleviate Financial Hardship According to Marca, many people in Tacoma are having a tough time with money. The local government and the United Way of Pierce County are starting a project called Growing Resilience in Tacoma (GRIT). This project wants to help families who are struggling financially. … Read more
Veterans to Receive Boost in Payments Social Security Adjustment Means Up to $3,600 Extra According to Marca Veterans all over the United States can look forward to getting more money soon for rising expenses. Because of a Social Security change, Veterans Affairs (VA) beneficiaries will get up to $3,600 more. This helps a lot because … Read more
Volunteers Aid L Indiviower-Incomeduals in Tax Filing Community-Driven Financial Relief According to the Los Angeles Times, in Los Angeles County, IRS-certified volunteers at Free Tax Prep L.A. locations are assisting individuals with lower and moderate incomes in filing their taxes. This collaborative effort supported by the city of L.A., the L.A. County Department of Consumer … Read more
Five Guys Settles Lawsuit Over Data Breach Wendy’s Resolves Lawsuit on Improper Biometric Data Use According to the U.S. Sun, Five Guys, and Wendy’s, two popular fast-food chains have settled lawsuits linked to data breaches. Five Guys faced a case because about 38,000 employees had their info stolen in 2022. Even though Five Guys said … Read more
Healthy Streets Program: Opposition and Concerns Financial Planning Challenges The City of Los Angeles is preparing for a challenging fiscal year, made worse by a recent election outcome that has generated a great deal of controversy. The policy, called Healthy Streets L.A. (HLA) encountered opposition from several sources, including neighborhood firemen who voiced worries about … Read more
Fast Food Minimum Wage in California: Economic Impact and Job Competition Economic Viability and Local Regulations A new minimum wage for fast-food employees is about to be implemented in California and is scheduled to go into effect on April 1. This modification is the result of a bill that was overwhelmingly backed by unions and … Read more