Taxes on Exports Could Be a Second Blow to American Businesses

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  Businesses Are Betting on a Tax Cut Extension

  The federal budget debate has big implications for the economy. Despite questions about the math, investors expect an extension of the 2017 tax cuts.
  
  The New York Times - Feb. 22
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  It’s time for Americans to withhold their taxes | Judith Levine

  The point is not to deprive the government of funds. It’s to expose the regime’s criminality. Political power boils down to two things: votes and money. But when money buys presidents, senators and ...
  
  The Guardian - Feb. 20

• Americans delay home improvements in latest blow to US housing market

  High interest rates and uncertainty over immigration policy discourage homeowners from selling or renovating properties
  
  Financial Times - 4d
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  Fantasy Baseball Sleepers: 9 hitters who could blow past their ADPs

  Fantasy baseball analyst Fred Zinkie digs deep to identify key hitters with huge sleeper potential.
  
  Yahoo Sports - 1d
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  What Do the Mass IRS Layoffs Mean for Your Business Tax Filings?

  The IRS just laid off at least 6,000 employees, which could lead to slower processing times–or lax enforcement.
  
  Inc. - Feb. 21
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  Poundland could be put up for sale as taxes rise

  Tax increases due in April are adding "further pressure" to the discount chain's costs, its owner Pepco Group says.
  
  BBC News - 7h

• Trump tariffs 101: A tax on Americans that raises prices and lowers incomes

  Congress has given the president the power to impose new taxes.
  
  MarketWatch - 21h
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  Why American Businesses Aren’t Raring to Get Back Into Russia

  The White House promised “incredible opportunities” if Moscow ended the war in Ukraine. But Russia’s economy is struggling and the business environment is unpredictable.
  
  The New York Times - Feb. 27

• Seven & i set to list North American 7-Eleven store business

  Japanese group also planning $13bn share buyback and non-core assets sale under new chief as it fights takeover
  
  Financial Times - 6h

More from Inc.

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  Jobless Claims Dip Despite Rising Fears of an Economic Slowdown

  New data showing the number of new unemployment filings still dropping helped offset wider data and warnings from companies worried that Trump policies may be endangering GDP growth prospects.
  
  Inc. - 18m
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  These Are the Finalists for the World Video Game Hall of Fame

  The winners will be enshrined May 8 at the hall’s new space inside The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester.
  
  Inc. - 1h
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  Some Retailers Publicly Scrap DEI Initiatives as They Quietly Support Others

  In a charged political atmosphere, where the term DEI has become almost derogatory to some, several companies continue aspects of earlier programs.
  
  Inc. - 1h
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  Goldman Sachs Stands Apart Again — This Time for Its Annual Layoff Ritual

  The investment banking giant stands by its practice of regular staff cuts often called its ‘annual cull,’ trying to cut between 3 and 5 percent of its workforce of 46,500.
  
  Inc. - 1h
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  Why This KPMG Exec Says Making Friends at Work Could Reduce Burnout

  Making office friends seems like a good idea reduce the burnout risks of the daily grind. It’s just harder in the digital-first workplace, says one insightful leader.
  
  Inc. - 2h

More in Business

• Jim Cramer buys stocks during the market sell-off as he tries to make sense of it all

  The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.
  
  CNBC - 4m
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  US stocks sink on tech weakness and tariff confusion

  Wall Street extends slide sparked by fears over economic impact of Donald Trump’s on-off trade war
  
  Financial Times - 11m
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  US backtracks on Canada-Mexico tariffs in latest sharp shift on trade

  Move would expand one-month carve-out for car imports to include all USMCA-compliant goods
  
  Financial Times - 15m

• With Trump’s tariffs paused, ‘Big Three’ automakers may race to build inventories

  Automakers got a reprieve from Trump’s tariffs, and may use this time to build up inventories.
  
  MarketWatch - 15m
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  Jobless Claims Dip Despite Rising Fears of an Economic Slowdown

  New data showing the number of new unemployment filings still dropping helped offset wider data and warnings from companies worried that Trump policies may be endangering GDP growth prospects.
  
  Inc. - 18m