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What pathways to work do immigrants without permanent legal status have?

Jul 25, 2024
Legal loopholes for working without authorization exist, as immigrants await updates to their status or work permits.
While waiting for legal authorization to work, immigrants who entered the U.S. without legal permission can get work.
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A Black arts center committed to preserving community

Sep 6, 2023
When the nonprofit system didn't seem to work for it, Seattle-based Wa Na Wari found another way.
Wa Na Wari was once the home of a family member of one of the gallery's founders. Making it into a Black art space was a way to return the home to the community.
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Confusion reigns for some businesses over "pass-through" deduction

Jan 14, 2019
Some companies are unsure whether a 20 percent income deduction applies to them.
Under the new tax law, LLCs and S corporations pay taxes based on their owner’s personal income instead of the corporate tax rate.
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Basic research, over decades, is Zuckerberg's goal

Sep 22, 2016
Facebook founder and his physician wife have a charitable venture built for the long haul.
 
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Facebook's CEO starts an LLC to donate

Dec 2, 2015
What does philanthropy look like when it's part of an LLC?