1099 Repeal- Need To Borrow My Pen?
The House and Senate have passed the legislation to repeal this onerous reporting requirement.
What’s the hold up on getting the President’s signature?
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Pessimistic Bottom Line: U.S. Imports of goods and services increased even higher, than exports – 4.9% over this period, to $220.8 billion; Result- U.S. Trade deficit increased by 6.0% since February 2011 to reach $48.2 Billion March 2011.
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The New Domestic
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