Today: October 06, 2024
Today: October 06, 2024

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Taxpayers in 24 states will be able to file their returns directly with the IRS in 2025

The IRS is expanding its program that allows people to file their taxes directly with the agency for free

Taxpayers in 24 states will be able to file their returns directly with the IRS in 2025
Finance

Taxpayers in 24 states will be able to file their returns directly with the IRS in 2025

The IRS is expanding its program that allows people to file their taxes directly with the agency for free

Taxpayers in 24 states will be able to file their returns directly with the IRS in 2025
Finance

Taxpayers in 24 states will be able to file their returns directly with the IRS in 2025

The IRS is expanding its program that allows people to file their taxes directly with the agency for free

Taxpayers in 24 states will be able to file their returns directly with the IRS in 2025
World

US sanctions extremist West Bank settler group for violence against Palestinians

The U.S. on Tuesday imposed sanctions on Hilltop Youth — a group of extremist settlers in the Israeli-occupied West Bank who attack Palestinians and their property, as well as two Israeli men connected to violence against Palestinians

US sanctions extremist West Bank settler group for violence against Palestinians
MidEast|News|World

Two years after Mahsa Amini death, Western allies sanction a dozen Iranian officials

The U.S., Canada and Australia have hit a group of Iranian officials with sanctions for their participation in quelling protests and detaining people following the death of Mahsa Amini

Crime|Technology

Cryptocurrency exchange network accused of helping Russia hit with sanctions

A network of people and virtual currency exchanges associated with harboring Russian cybercrime have been hit with sanctions in a government-wide crackdown on cybercrime

Cryptocurrency exchange network accused of helping Russia hit with sanctions
Crime|Technology

Cryptocurrency exchange network accused of helping Russia hit with sanctions

A network of people and virtual currency exchanges associated with harboring Russian cybercrime have been hit with sanctions in a government-wide crackdown on cybercrime

Cryptocurrency exchange network accused of helping Russia hit with sanctions
Economy|Finance|News|Political|World

Russia's adaptability to US sanctions stymied their effectiveness, economists say

Two researchers write in a new paper that Russia was able to brace for the financial penalties imposed after its invasion of Ukraine because of the lessons learned from sanctions imposed in 2014 after it invaded Crimea

Russia's adaptability to US sanctions stymied their effectiveness, economists say
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance

New US rules try to make it harder for criminals to launder money by paying cash for homes

The Treasury Department has issued new regulations aimed at making it harder for criminals to launder money by paying cash for residential real estate

New US rules try to make it harder for criminals to launder money by paying cash for homes
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance

New US rules try to make it harder for criminals to launder money by paying cash for homes

The Treasury Department has issued new regulations aimed at making it harder for criminals to launder money by paying cash for residential real estate

New US rules try to make it harder for criminals to launder money by paying cash for homes
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance

New US rules try to make it harder for criminals to launder money by paying cash for homes

The Treasury Department has issued new regulations aimed at making it harder for criminals to launder money by paying cash for residential real estate

New US rules try to make it harder for criminals to launder money by paying cash for homes
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance

New US rules try to make it harder for criminals to launder money by paying cash for homes

The Treasury Department has issued new regulations aimed at making it harder for criminals to launder money by paying cash for residential real estate

New US rules try to make it harder for criminals to launder money by paying cash for homes
Business|Economy|Environment

Yellen says China's trade policies could 'interfere significantly' with US bilateral relationship

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says Chinese “overconcentrated supply chains” pose a threat to U.S. jobs and recent investments meant to build up the U.S. green energy sector

Yellen says China's trade policies could 'interfere significantly' with US bilateral relationship
Business|Economy

IRS makes free tax return program permanent and is asking all states to join in 2025

The IRS will make permanent the free electronic tax return filing system that it experimented with this year

IRS makes free tax return program permanent and is asking all states to join in 2025
Economy|Political

U.S. to expand control of land sales to foreigners near 56 additional military sites

New Treasury rulemaking would expand the U.S. Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States’ jurisdiction to review land sales near 56 additional military sites, bringing the overall number to 227

U.S. to expand control of land sales to foreigners near 56 additional military sites
Business|Economy|Political

Democrats put a spotlight on more than 1 million pensions saved under a 2021 law

Democrats are putting a spotlight on more than 1 million union workers and retirees whose pensions are being saved under a 2021 law

Democrats put a spotlight on more than 1 million pensions saved under a 2021 law
Business|Economy|Political

FDIC chair is grilled on Capitol Hill after report outlines agency's toxic workplace culture

Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Chairman Martin Gruenberg is sitting for a second day of grilling on Capitol Hill, this time at the Senate Banking Committee, after a damning report about the agency’s toxic workplace culture was released last week

FDIC chair is grilled on Capitol Hill after report outlines agency's toxic workplace culture
Business|Economy|Political|World

U.S hits Mexican accountants and firms with sanctions for timeshare scams that support drug cartel

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on three Mexican accountants and four firms allegedly linked to a timeshare fraud ring run by the Jalisco New Generation drug cartel

U.S hits Mexican accountants and firms with sanctions for timeshare scams that support drug cartel
Economy|Political|World

G7 leaders agree to lend Ukraine billions backed by Russia's frozen assets. Here's how it will work

The leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy democracies have agreed to set in motion a $50 billion loan to help Ukraine

G7 leaders agree to lend Ukraine billions backed by Russia's frozen assets. Here's how it will work
Economy|Political|World

Treasury official says budget assistance designed to help Ukraine anti-corruption efforts

Just back from a visit to Ukraine, a U.S. Treasury official is describing a country whose wartime economy has proven resilient in the face of Russia’s invasion, and he says U.S. and allied budget assistance is designed to help Ukraine combat corruption and increase transparency

Treasury official says budget assistance designed to help Ukraine anti-corruption efforts
Americas|Business|Technology|World

Trump's new crypto business could create more conflicts if he's elected president

Donald Trump is promising to make America the “crypto capital of the planet” if he returns to the White House

Trump's new crypto business could create more conflicts if he's elected president
Economy|Political|Technology

Donald Trump's campaign says it will begin accepting contributions through cryptocurrency

Donald Trump’s presidential campaign will begin accepting donations in cryptocurrency, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee’s campaign says

Donald Trump's campaign says it will begin accepting contributions through cryptocurrency
Business|Economy|News

Biden says rural electrification and internet improvements underscore 'American comeback'

President Joe Biden has traveled to rural southwest Wisconsin to champion new investments in electrification and expanded high-speed internet

Biden says rural electrification and internet improvements underscore 'American comeback'
Business|Economy|News|Opinion

Yellen says ending Biden tax incentives would be 'historic mistake' for states like North Carolina

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is warns voters in the battleground state of North Carolina that they could lose jobs if Republicans weaken a signature Biden administration law that encourages investments in manufacturing and clean energy

Yellen says ending Biden tax incentives would be 'historic mistake' for states like North Carolina
Business|Economy|News|World

US sanctions hundreds of firms accused of supplying Russia's war machine

The U.S. has imposed sweeping sanctions against hundreds of firms across Russia, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, accusing them of providing products and services that enable Russia’s war effort and aiding its ability to evade sanctions

US sanctions hundreds of firms accused of supplying Russia's war machine

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