On Marijuana Tax, Colorado Asks: What’s Too High? If marijuana is legalized and properly regulated, its proponents have long said, it could generate millions of dollars in state tax revenue. But how the drug should be taxed has proved to be a thorny question. More
Senate planning vote on Internet sales tax bill The days of tax-free online shopping could finally be numbered. The Senate is planning to vote on a bill as soon as Monday that would give states the authority to collect sales taxes on all Internet purchases, handing local governments as much as $11 billion per year in added revenue that they are legally owed — but that hasn’t been paid to them for years. More
Where do more tax cheats live? South and West, IRS study shows Worried the Internal Revenue Service might target you for an audit? You probably should be if you own a small business in one of the wealthy suburbs of Los Angeles. You might also be wary if you're a small-business owner in one of dozens of communities near San Francisco, Houston, Atlanta or the District of Columbia. More
Obamas paid $112,000 in taxes in 2012 President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama paid more than $112,000 in taxes in 2012, an effective federal income tax rate of more than 18% for 2012, according to the White House. The Obamas and Vice President Biden and his wife released their tax returns Friday, three days before the April 15 tax filing deadline. More
Robert Brownlee, credited decades ago as the original Bob behind Bob’s Barricades, the orange street barricades often seen across Florida, has died, his family said Tuesday.
Brownlee, of Plantation, was 86, said two of his children.
“He got a big thrill to say he was the ‘Bob’ of Bob’s Barricades,” said his son Robert Brownlee Jr.
Spirit Airlines lenders have committed another $300 million in financing for the Dania Beach-based airline — money intended to fuel the discount carrier’s operations after it departs from bankruptcy court.
The airline “has secured a commitment from certain of its prepetition debtholders” to lend more money for working capital and “other corporate needs of the company” after it exits Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, management said in a filing late last week with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The commitments came as Spirit put the finishing touches on a cost-cutting program that has resulted in workforce cutbacks that affect several hundred pilots and 200 support workers.
By HALELUYA HADERO, Associated Press
President Donald Trump has directed his Justice Department to pause enforcement of the TikTok ban until early April, but a host of questions remain – including whether Trump has the authority to issue such an order and if TikTok’s China-based parent would be amenable to selling the popular social media platform.
In an executive order signed on Monday, Trump instructed the U.
MIAMI GARDENS — It’s no secret the Miami Dolphins have struggled in short-yardage situations offensively under coach Mike McDaniel the past three seasons.
It could lead the team to seek a big, physical running back this offseason, but it also has felt at times like the physical rushers on the Dolphins’ roster in 2024 weren’t getting opportunities in those scenarios.
Veteran tailback Jeff Wilson Jr.
If you’re deep into Pokemon TCG Pocket and are looking to complete sets as soon as possible, you’ll need as much help as possible along the way.
While you’re gifted at least two packs every single day, there are ways you can accelerate the process, usually through items and missions rewards.
Now though, thanks to a collaboration between Pokemon and McDonald’s, you’ll be able to earn some rewards externally in addition to those you’re receiving in-game.
Here, we’ll break down what these McDonald’s Pokemon TCG Pocket rewards are as well as how to get them so you can add to your stores alongside some tasty food.
How to get McDonald’s Pokemon TCG Pocket rewards
If you like the sound of McDonald’s and Pokemon in the same sentence, you can receive some goodies for chowing down on some nuggets, you’re in luck.
There have been so many collaborations between McDonald’s and Pokemon dating as far back as the late 90s but this is the first time we’ve seen a crossover with the newer TCG Pocket.
The rewards up for grabs are 24 Pack Hourglasses and 12 Wonder Hourglasses, allowing you to open more packs and Wonder Pick more frequently.
To get these, you must order a Happy Meal via the McDonald’s app and you’ll be provided a code that can be redeemed for the above items.
really hope i catch a Rayquaza wbuorder the Pokémon Happy Meal today and unlock Pokémon TCG Pocket rewards with the McD’s app