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Tax Reform Impact on Employers and Employees

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The new federal Tax Bill has many provisions that impact employers with respect to their employees. On December 19, 2017, the Senate voted to approve the Tax Bill and, on December 20, 2017, the House voted to approve the Tax Bill. The Tax Bill was sent to the White House for President Trump’s signature.

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Business Report: Garden State Growth Zones Aim to Lift New Jersey’s Cities

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It places extra emphasis on spurring development and private-sector job growth in new Garden State Growth Zones (GSGZ) identified in the legislation as the four lowest median family income cities in the state: Camden, Trenton, Passaic and Paterson. It can also apply to projects that have a below-market development margin or rate of return.

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Housing Outlook: Is This a Recession … or Not?

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Housing Outlook: Is This a Recession … or Not? The current housing slowdown is a reality, but determining whether we’re in a recession right now isn’t so clear. After a two-year period of frenetic activity spurred by low mortgage rates and rising home prices, the housing industry has its finger on the reset button. “I

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Oregon Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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CAP loans may not be used to purchase or improve residential housing, purchase or improve real property not used for business operations or refinance an existing balance of a non-enrolled loan. Qualifying businesses may receive a credit against the business’ annual state income or corporate excise tax liability.

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Black Gold Rush

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No state has a brighter employment picture: there are so many jobs being created in the Peace Garden State—(yep, that’s what the locals call it, and no, it’s not a more sedate version of New Jersey)—that many new hires are having a hard time finding lodging, sleeping in their cars or RVs while new housing is built.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Maryland — SSA’s New Data Hub Moves Forward In Urbana

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A new $192-million data center will replace the existing National Computer Center located at the SSA Headquarters Campus in Woodlawn, MD, which houses computer operations essential to prompt and accurate payment of benefits to Americans. The company filed for a Chapter 11 reorganization of its debts in U.S.

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Industry Focus – Retail: Less Than Six Degrees of Separation

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The health of this industry is a vital economic indicator since sales tend to be driven by personal income, consumer confidence and interest rates. Lower gas prices are creating more discretionary income to save, pay down debt and spend on travel, eating out and personal services. supporting one out of every four jobs.

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