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Data Dive: The Yes, No, Gotcha! Edition

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The wait can be even longer for lower-income consumers who file for the earned income tax credit or the additional child credit. H&R Block and Liberty Tax Services both offer a similar promotion to get customers through the door, promising early, interest-free tax refund loans of $500-$3,000 for qualified customers.

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What’s new in sales tax?

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“The local taxes are becoming an increasingly popular way for cities and counties to share the costs of capital projects and infrastructure improvements with out-of-town visitors,” news outlets said. Most of the proposals generally amount to a half-cent on top of the 6.875% sales tax that the state already collects.

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