President Donald Trump has spent his first few weeks in office rolling out his trade agenda, which has thus far focused on increasing tariffs. Part of that strategy is Trump’s belief that tariffs will help reduce trade deficits.  After his initial announcement of 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada, Trump said…

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Key takeaways Small business tax deductions help you lower your taxable income, which may lower what your business owes You can claim business deductions for utilities, rent, insurance, interest on a business loan, equipment and more You can’t claim deductions for every business expense, including entertainment, charitable contributions or personal…

Technology has changed how listeners consume music. Music lovers once accessed their favorite tunes on physical media like cassettes and compact discs, but today, brands such as Apple, Spotify and YouTube have redefined the experience. Analysts predict that, as a result, the value of royalties, licenses and other related assets…