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3 Million Unemployed Renters Remain Burdened by Housing Costs

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There are an estimated 3 million renters who remain unemployed from March that face intense housing cost burdens. But even with the bonus cash, 43% of unemployment insurance income goes to rent, which is better than the 81.2% Tue, 01/12/2021 - 10:40. with only state unemployment. million renters (48% of 2.1

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Davis Bacon versus Prevailing Wage Rates & Construction

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After Kansas’ prevailing wage law was repealed, wages fell 11 percent, training programs declined 38 percent, job site injuries rose 19 percent and employer contributions to pensions fell 17 percent. Potential savings from wage cuts are outweighed by the loss of income to communities. R epealing such laws hurts taxpayers and workers.

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The pros and cons of becoming a subcontractor

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You’ll be responsible for paying your own taxes and for keeping track of your income and expenses. As a freelancer or independent contractor, you may also need to pay the higher self-employment tax rate. You may need to pay quarterly estimated taxes, depending on how much you make from your subcontracting work.

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A Cash Flow Guide for Architects

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Let’s take a look at the basics of cash flow and how architects can budget their expenses and forecast their income to stay in good financial standing. their hourly cost rate (including burden expenses like employer taxes and benefits). Add this up, and you’ll get your estimated revenue for the month. Cash flow basics.

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Housing and the 2020 Presidential Election

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a speculation fueled in part by the National Association of Home Builders’ 2018 estimate that tariffs on imported softwood lumber imposed by the Trump administration added, on average, $9,000 to a home’s cost— tariffs that continue to contribute to price spikes. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s funding by $8.6

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Construction Costs: 3 Ways Contractors Can Deal with Rising Prices

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According to one estimate , a 25% steel tariff only increases the cost of a large commercial project by less than 1%. Uncertainty and instability forced worker priorities to shift towards employment opportunities with greater flexibility, especially jobs that allowed for remote work. Source: CATO Institute.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Income Tax Capital Credit: The Income Tax Capital Credit has been available since 1995. The enterprise zone credit is equal to $2500 per permanent new employee and can be applied against the income tax and/or business privilege tax liability. The tax for existing entities accrues as of Jan. The rates range from $.25

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