Law
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Federal court rules Obamacare unconstitutional
A collective lawsuit on this matter was filed by the governments of 20 states in the United States; they believe that changes in the tax code that destroyed the penalty for not acquiring health insurance deprived this law of meaning. And the court agreed with them, writes “Voice of America”. There is a high probability…
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The $1.5 billion Mega Millions jackpot winner has not claimed the prize
The winning ticket was sold in Simpsonville (South Carolina). According to the rules, the winner has 180 days from the date of the draw to declare itself, that is, until April 21, 2019, writes Fox News. If the winnings are not claimed in the allotted time, “each participating Mega Millions state will receive all the…
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U.S. to End Visas for Unmarried Partners of LGBT Diplomats
Those who do not currently reside in the United States, unfortunately, do not even have this opportunity. If their country does not allow them to get married, they will not have the right to apply for a diplomatic visa for their partners. Theoretically, only diplomats from 25 countries can legally apply for such a visa.…
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The House Just Voted to Expand Warrantless Surveillance of US Citizens
On Thursday, January 11, the House of Representatives of the Congress voted to extend the surveillance program carried out by special services abroad. It includes listening to telephone conversations, viewing electronic correspondence of foreign citizens without obtaining a special court order in cases where there are reasons to believe that these people are involved in…
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New Year’s Eve warning from police: Don’t fire your guns into the air
Not everyone has enough firecrackers and fireworks to celebrate the New Year. Many US residents like to shoot in the air on a festive night. Such actions are dangerous and entail criminal liability – warn the police in Los Angeles. In a memo issued on Friday, the department recalls that shooting in the air violates…
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The new tax plan is not in favor of those whose workplace is far from home
The latest version of the new tax plan agreed by the Republicans and announced on Friday you just will not like it if your workplace is far from home. As is known, at present employers receive a certain tax incentive, having the opportunity to deduct from corporate tax the cost of compensating workers for the…
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Tax bill: Trump victory as Senate backs tax overhaul
The Senate voted for the biggest changes in US tax legislation since the 1980s. Many media outlets called this decision the true victory of Trump and his native party. The president promised a “significant and beautiful Christmas gift” by the American tax cut. And now he has all the chances to keep his word. But…
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The GOP Tax Plan Would Make Your Divorce More Expensive
In the new draft law on taxes (occupying 429 pages), the Republicans added an item that provides severe financial consequences for those who decided to terminate their marriage. From now on, alimony will be taxed, and they will be paid by the same spouse who writes a check to them. At the moment the tax…
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New law forces taxi drivers to buckle up
Taxi drivers (both municipal services and private ones), as well as their passengers in the front seat will now be required to wear seat belts. The new rule is provided by the law of the State of New York, signed on Tuesday by Governor Cuomo. The document comes into force from November this year. “This…
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President Donald Trump signs order to weaken Obamacare
President Donald Trump called on the Democrats to work with him to rectify the situation with the “collapsing” ObamaCare system. As reported by CNN, on Thursday the president signed a decree, finally shattered ObamaCare: government subsidies to insurance companies for low-income patients discontinued. The White House has firmly stated that it can no longer provide…
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San Francisco: Wealthy Residents Lose Private Street Over Tax Bill
Photo by Jim Heaphy What consequences can lead to non-payment of taxes? The people of San Francisco lost their street. It was sold at auction because of $ 994 in unpaid taxes. Now the owners of real estate in the prestigious quarter are trying to challenge the deal. A married couple of migrants Tina Lam…
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How Much Does a Divorce Cost?
What is the real cost of divorce in the US? Higher than you could think Divorce is not only a change in the way of life, it is also a financial challenge. You, probably, should divide property and monetary actives, and it in most cases is perceived as loss. You may also have to pay…