Feb 12, 2021

The especially stressful tax season ahead

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Today is the delayed start of the tax-filing season. Plus, online alcohol sales are way up during the pandemic.

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This year's tax season is likely to be more stressful than usual

by Kimberly Adams

Feb 12, 2021

For a lot of people, the last year has been weird, from a tax standpoint.

Though the start of tax season was delayed, the traditional filing deadline is back.

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Maryland passes new tax on internet advertising

by Amy Scott

Feb 12, 2021

The tax targets tech giants like Google, Facebook and Amazon and will raise an estimated $250 million. But a legal fight is likely.

The tax is aimed at tech giants like Google, Facebook and Amazon.

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Online alcohol sales rise during the pandemic

by Scott Tong

Feb 12, 2021

What's on tap for American drinkers? Could be free delivery, one consultant says.

"Cocktails-to-go has been a great phenomenon," says Chris Swonger, CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council.

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For U.S. service firms, access to China still mixed

by Sabri Ben-Achour and Jennifer Pak

Feb 12, 2021

China sells goods into the U.S. market easily, but American service providers face a range of barriers in China, which vary across industries.

The United Family hospital in Beijing is a U.S.-China joint venture. Foreign investors can't fully own hospitals in the country.

Courtesy of United Family Healthcare

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The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

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