The 2025 tax filing season is set to commence on January 27, 2025, with the IRS officially beginning to accept and process individual tax returns for the previous fiscal year, 2024. It’s imperative for taxpayers to mark their calendars as the deadline for filing federal returns and settling any taxes owed is April 15, 2025.
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The recent wildfires in California, particularly in Los Angeles, have provoked significant financial repercussions for major insurers operating in the homeowners’ market. On Friday, the stock values of key players such as Allstate and Chubb fell notably, with declines of around 4% each during morning trading sessions. Similarly, American International Group (AIG) and Travelers experienced
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has recently brought to light troubling allegations against retail giant Walmart and the work-scheduling app Branch Messenger. The class action-type lawsuit accuses these companies of exploiting delivery drivers by compelling them to use substandard deposit accounts, seemingly as a means to control payments and accumulate fees. This unprecedented legal
The U.S. Treasury Department’s decision to postpone the deadline for small businesses to file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report demonstrates the complexity and challenges inherent in regulatory compliance. The new deadline, set for January 13, 2025, marks an important shift from the original requirement for businesses to submit this form to FinCEN by January
In a recent announcement, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is set to distribute automatic payments of up to $1,400 to around one million taxpayers who neglected to claim the 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit on their tax returns for that year. This initiative aims to provide financial relief to eligible individuals who missed out on significant
Timothy Armoo stands as a testament to the evolving mindset of today’s young entrepreneurs, especially those who attain financial success at an early age. Having co-founded and served as CEO of Fanbytes, an influencer marketing agency, Armoo gained substantial wealth after selling the company to Brainlabs in May 2022 for an undisclosed eight-figure sum. However,
The recent nomination of Donald Trump for former Missouri congressman Billy Long to lead the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has stirred a pot of complexities and controversies within the political and financial arenas. This appointment could signify a radical pivot for the agency, which is in the process of an extensive overhaul, although it raises
In the world of finance and healthcare, the ripple effects of political appointments can significantly influence market behavior. The recent uptick in shares for dental care titan Henry Schein highlights this phenomenon. Following the news that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may be appointed the Secretary of Health and Human Services in the upcoming Trump administration,
In a significant move to strengthen consumer protections in the financial services landscape, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently announced its expanded oversight of nonbank entities providing digital payment solutions. This new rule mandates that tech giants and other firms handling substantial transaction volumes adhere to regulations traditionally governing banks and credit unions. This
In the wake of the Biden administration’s ambitious plans to reform student loan repayment, millions of borrowers find themselves in a state of limbo. A legal standoff has put the new repayment initiative, known as the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan, on hold, leaving many questioning their financial futures. While this temporary reprieve