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How Rent Control May Actually Be Hurting Cost-Burdened Tenants

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Additionally, existing rent regulations in costly metros like New York City often don’t include income tests, meaning that those who actually need rent protection are frequently left without that support, while those who can afford hefty rent hikes are able to easily secure rent stabilized units.

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How Rent Control May Actually Be Hurting Cost-Burdened Tenants

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Additionally, existing rent regulations in costly metros such as New York City often don’t include income tests, so those who actually need rent protection are frequently left without that support, while those who can afford hefty rent hikes are able to easily secure rent-stabilized units.

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179D Tax Deduction Allocated from Government Buildings

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On December 20, 2019, the President signed legislation reviving the Section 179D energy efficient commercial building tax deduction and while much has been written about the much needed boost to green building, little has been said about the enormous benefits available from government owned buildings. IN GENERAL.

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Hispanic Americans Are Chipping Away at a Persisting Homeownership Gap

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The median income of Hispanic households was $56,113 in 2019, according to Insider, a rate nearly 30% lower than the $76,057 median income of white households. Wealth is the foundation of economic security and upward mobility for all Americans," Asante-Muhammad said.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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From the July/August 2019 Issue. Tennessee is proud to be a right-to-work state with no personal income tax on wages. What’s more, the University of Texas at San Antonio boasts the nation’s top ranked cybersecurity undergraduate program and recently opened its National Security Collaboration Center (NSCC).

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Income Tax Capital Credit: The Income Tax Capital Credit has been available since 1995. The enterprise zone credit is equal to $2500 per permanent new employee and can be applied against the income tax and/or business privilege tax liability. The tax for existing entities accrues as of Jan. The rates range from $.25

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Indian Village Escapes Food Scarcity and Unemployment with Agroforestry

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In 2019, Mili set about reviving this forestry practice to augment residents’ income, with the help of the Balipara Foundation, a nonprofit with expertise on income-generation programs for tribal communities. By November 2019, over 150 families were practicing agroforestry. Residents’ income has nearly doubled!

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