Anna-Louise Jackson

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Form 1040-X: How To Fix A Mistake On Your Tax Return

1 week ago | bankrate.com | Anna-Louise Jackson |Andrea Coombes

If you discover an error after filing your tax return — whether it means you owe more tax or you’re entitled to a bigger refund — you’ll need to amend your return. Form 1040-X is the form to use to correct previously filed tax returns. Among other fixes, you can use this form to claim tax benefits you qualify for but neglected to claim on your tax return when you filed it.
BTC price: Bitcoin, Ethereum, crypto coins rally on 90-day Trump tariff pause

2 weeks ago | fastcompany.com | Anna-Louise Jackson

The price of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies surged after President Donald Trump said he authorized a 90-day pause on tariffs for countries that haven’t retaliated against the U.S.The price of Bitcoin rose about 6% to nearly $82,000, while other cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and Solana jumped more than 10%. Overall, the $2 trillion-plus global crypto market posted a one-day increase in excess of 7%, according to CoinMarketCap.
You’ll Need A Crane, A Truck And $20K To Buy 2 Wyoming Boulders Listed On eBay

2 weeks ago | cowboystatedaily.com | Anna-Louise Jackson

If you scroll through eBay for items from Wyoming, you’ll eventually bump into one of the hundreds of boulders and stones that Dave Freitag of Lander is selling. Perhaps “offloading” is more apt in the case of some of his listings. It’s been about five years since Freitag first posted two giant nephrite jade boulders, and though the $11,500 and $12,500 prices “aren’t written in stone,” as he quipped in the item descriptions, these boulders are going nowhere fast.
There’s a 6-figure paycheck on the line for Chiefs, Eagles players in this year’s Super Bowl

3 weeks ago | devicedaily.com | Anna-Louise Jackson

There’s a 6-figure paycheck on the line for Chiefs, Eagles players in this year’s Super Bowl The game winners will take home paychecks that are 4.3% higher than last year. Even the losers’ pay will be higher—7.9%—than in 2024.
Gen Z is changing the way America drinks coffee

1 month ago | fastcompany.com | Anna-Louise Jackson

If you want to instantly reveal your age, just order a hot black coffee — seriously. Gen Z is flipping the script on how coffee is consumed, and spoiler: they like it cold, sweet, and loaded with creamer. For a lot of younger drinkers, that very first cup of coffee was just as likely to be iced as it was hot. And get this—about 85% of Gen Z coffee fans are adding creamer, compared to just 70% of coffee drinkers overall. That shift in taste is making waves in the industry.
The internet at risk: Experts warn of ‘scary’ threats to digital freedom—and what you can do to fight back

1 month ago | fastcompany.com | Anna-Louise Jackson

In an era where nearly everything we do carries a digital footprint, experts warn that our freedoms are increasingly under attack. But the average internet user can take steps to fight back against threats that range from mass surveillance to the decline of net neutrality to changes to the very architecture of the internet. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is calling on people to become involved in the nonprofit’s wide-ranging work at the intersection of technology and civil liberties.
It’s an ‘incredible’ time for women’s professional sports, but there’s more room to grow

1 month ago | fastcompany.com | Anna-Louise Jackson

There’s a lot of momentum around women’s sports right now, as ad spending doubled in 2024 and the largest dedicated female sports fund recently announced it has expanded from $150 million to $250 million. While these leaps and bounds are notable, more progress is needed to ensure this isn’t a fleeting moment—but rather the beginning of transformative change. Of course, more money always helps, too.
5 States With No Sales Tax: What You Should Know

1 month ago | bankrate.com | Anna-Louise Jackson |Andrea Coombes

There are five U.S. states with no statewide sales taxes, meaning the price listed for an item is generally the price you’ll pay at checkout. That said, even some states that don’t have a retail sales tax at the state level may impose taxes on particular items or services, like lodging or marijuana sales.
The weird and wacky marketing strategies that help Liquid Death, Taco Bell, and GoDaddy stand out

1 month ago | fastcompany.com | Anna-Louise Jackson

It’s never been a more complicated time to be a marketer, but connecting with consumers in a meaningful way is as important as ever. For brands like Liquid Death, GoDaddy, and Taco Bell, that sometimes means embracing another product or experience entirely—think: an adult diaper for concerts, celebrity-created goggle glasses, or a live experience for taco fans. Of course, not every risk pays off.
What Is the Wash-Sale Rule?

1 month ago | wsj.com | Anna-Louise Jackson

Selling losing investments to offset can be a great way to lower your tax bill. But be careful you don’t violate the Internal Revenue Service’s “wash sale” rule. As an investor, any time you sell a stock, bond or other holding at a profit, you realize a capital gain—and you may end up having to pay tax on that gain. However, Uncle Sam only taxes you on your net capital gains for each calendar year. And any losses you record during the year can be used to offset your gains.