The tax evasion trial for Shakira was set to begin in Barcelona but took a turn when it was announced that she had reached to settle the years-long legal dispute. She had initially faced an eight-year prison sentence and a fine of 24 million euros related to accusations that she had evaded taxes in the
Month: November 2023
Hosting an event is a major endeavor, whether it’s a formal or casual dinner, holiday party, kids’ birthday party or sleepover, or accommodating family and friends overnight in the perfect guest bedroom. A gift for the host or hostess shows that you appreciate all that goes into pulling off these types of events. So, we
In this article MCD CG Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Customers wait for their takeout food outside a McDonald’s restaurant during the May Day holiday on May 1, 2022 in Beijing, China. VCG | Getty Images McDonald’s is buying Carlyle’s stake in its China business, increasing its minority share from 20% to 48% ownership.
Thomas Barwick | Digitalvision | Getty Images When it comes to dining, tipping at least 15% to 20% is traditional etiquette, say experts. It seems many Americans disagree. Almost 1 in 5, 18%, of people tip less than 15% for an average meal at a sit-down restaurant — and an additional 2% tip nothing at
Private jets are seen on the tarmac at Friedman Memorial Airport ahead of the Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference, July 5, 2022 in Sun Valley, Idaho. Kevin Dietsch | Getty Images The world’s richest 1% of people are responsible for around the same percentage of global carbon emissions as the 5 billion people who
Morsa Images | Getty Images Whether you’re a new or a seasoned investor, exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, are one option for your portfolio, depending on your goals and risk tolerance, experts say. ETFs are a wrapper for individual assets such as stocks and bonds, similar to mutual funds. However, many ETFs have better tax efficiency
There are few things I love more than sitting down with a bunch of other smart, intentional people and swapping thoughts on how we can do even better at this crazy thing called life. I recently had the pleasure of trading ideas (and a few gibes) with Stacking Benjamins Joe Saul-Sehy, Afford Anything’s Paula Pant,
In the past two presidential elections, working-class voters have proven to be a decisive swing vote in the pivotal states that determine the winner. A new comprehensive survey of working-class voters from the Progressive Policy Institute reveals how and why these voters, who once formed the backbone of the Democratic Party, have become estranged from
The House and Senate passed a bill to keep the federal government funded through early next year. This avoids a shut down and all the costs that entails. But it also leans on a set of “continuing resolutions”, which essentially tell government agencies to do what they have been. Bypassing the regular budget process this
The IRS has issued a reminder to those who may be entitled to the Recovery Rebate Credit to file a tax return and claim their money before the deadline. I know what you’re thinking: wasn’t that a long (long) time ago? Yes. Background In March 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act—or CARES
Reasonable cause is a common defense to civil tax penalties. Generally, taxpayers fall within the contours of reasonable cause if they can show that they exercised ordinary business care and prudence—for example, with respect to a filing obligation or regarding an item claimed on a tax return. Taxpayers who use tax professionals can sometimes also
Tony Townley is one of the cofounders of Zaxby’s a chain of fast casual restaurants. There are more than 900 locations in 17 states. Goldman Sachs acquired a major stake to help accelerate growth in 2020. Zaxby’s has concentrated on selling chicken fingers and wings with special sauces in the Southeast. This story is about
Total charitable giving to support the work of nonprofits dropped 10.5% last year, compared to 2021 (when adjusted for inflation), according to a report from Giving USA. Giving by individuals alone fell by 13.4%. There may be a variety of explanations for the drop, but two of the biggest? The economy and the Tax Cuts
“Practical men, who believe themselves to be quite exempt from any intellectual influence, are usually the slaves of some defunct economist,” John Maynard Keynes famously observed. Apparently, Charles G. Moore and Kathleen F. Moore are in thrall to a certain Columbia University economist from the early 20th century. Edwin R.A. Seligman is a big player
It’s that time of the year when everyone is releasing their 2024 home design predictions — and these prognosticators may or may not be right. However, when Houzz released its top 10 predictions, I took notice. That’s because Houzz has 65 million homeowners and design enthusiasts in its community, along with 3 million residential construction
The historic lodges of America’s national parks owe much of their character to the use of native wood and stone in an architectural style nicknamed “parkitecture.” Structures built in the early days of parks such as Yosemite and Yellowstone were defined by a rustic, hand-crafted look intended to fit into the country’s dramatic landscapes. The
In the quest to lure employees back to the desks they abandoned during Covid, office building owners and employers have tried everything from ping pong and billiard tables to comped lunches and free beer. Lately another gambit has floated, one leveraging the novel idea office workers will be more inclined to return to offices adorned
Whether you’re in real estate or a different profession, time is always your most valuable asset. The way you use it can greatly impact both the short- and long-term outcomes that you have in business and life. If you can be efficient with your time, you’ll be able to optimize your working hours and achieve
When you’re hosting guests for the holidays — or any time of the year — you want to make them feel as welcome as possible. Similar to the luxury hotel bedroom experience that you create for yourself, you also want visitors to have a comfortable and memorable experience in your home. “The bedroom should be
Doug McMillon, president and CEO of Walmart Inc. Corporation, participates in a Business Roundtable discussion on the”Future of Work in an Era of Automation and Artificial Intelligence”, during a CEO Innovation Summit, on December 6, 2018 in Washington, DC. Mark Wilson | Getty Images “Choiceful” doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue, but chief executives love
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