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Biden’s Capital Gains Plan: Proposed Changes May Affect Your Current and Planned Investments
Biden's Proposed Tax Plan Includes Significant Capital Gains Changes The Biden administration has recently released its proposed budget (aka "Green Book") for the 2022 fiscal year. The U.S. Treasury indicates the $6 trillion budget aims to improve infrastructure, clean energy, research & … [Read more...]
Gaining Clarity: The R&D Tax Credit – Eligibility & Misconceptions
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Consumer Credit : New FICO Credit Scoring Method in 2015
FICO, the standard for measuring consumer credit risk, is instituting a new scoring formula in an effort to help high-risk consumers access credit. The new credit scoring formula will take into account how often someone changes addresses and payment history for items such as cable, cellphone, … [Read more...]