Farewell to the Penny: A Modern Currency Shift
The U.S. Treasury has confirmed that penny production will end in early 2026. This marks a big change for American wallets that will close the chapter on a coin that’s…
IRS Extends Tax Filing Deadline for Taxpayers in Several States
Most American taxpayers need to file their individual income tax returns by April 15. However, the IRS has extended the 2024 tax filing deadline for individuals and businesses in parts…
Automatic Relief Coming: IRS to Distribute $2.4B in Unclaimed Tax Credits
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is preparing to distribute a wave of special payments to nearly one million American taxpayers who missed claiming their 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit, popularly known…
Senators Warren and Graham Release Digital Consumer Protection Commission Act
Democrats and Republicans are setting aside their differences to impose restrictions on Big Tech platforms. US senators, Elizabeth Warren and Lindsey Graham, released the Digital Consumer Protection Commission Act. The…
Service 2.0: Congress Passes New Retirement Regulations
US President Joe Biden is expected to sign on a new spending package, Secure 2.0. This package will both enable Americans to more easily save for retirement and lower the…
Promoting Competition in the US Economy
Earlier this month, President Biden signed an Executive Order to “promote competition in the American economy.” This seeks to decrease costs for families while increasing salaries, promote innovation and ultimately…
Post US Tax Cuts Repercussions
How does the US economy look half a year after the implementation of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act? Mattie Duppler recently took a look at where we are…
San Francisco Soda Tax Passes
Voters in San Francisco, California have passed a tax on sugary beverages. The goal to target soda in order to stem the rise in obesity and diabetes has been gathering…
Blossoming Business Of Getting Design Patents
Fashion industry attorneys are noting a rise in the number of designers who are using patents to try to protect their wares. US copyright and trademark laws often don’t apply…
Jan Brewer Vetoed Gold and Silver Measure
In a move that many were watching for its legal precedent, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer just vetoed a measure on Thursday that would have allowed gold and silver to be…