Q&A: What does 90-day tax payment delay mean for filers?
WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration has announced that most individuals and businesses will be allowed to delay paying their federal tax bills for 90 days as part of an emergency relief plan amid the coronavirus pandemic.Some questions and answers about the delay and its potential impact on the U.S. economy.Do I still need to file?Yes.The details on the program are still scant.
WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration has announced that most individuals and businesses will be allowed to delay paying their federal tax bills for 90 days as part of an emergency relief plan amid the coronavirus pandemic.Some questions and answers about the delay and its potential impact on the U.S. economy.Do I still need to file?Yes.The details on the program are still scant.
Global stocks sink after President Trump promises virus aid
BEIJING — Global stock markets sank Wednesday in a third day of wild price swings after President Donald Trump promised aid to get the U.S. economy through the coronavirus outbreak.London and Frankfurt opened more than 3% lower and Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong all declined.
BEIJING — Global stock markets sank Wednesday in a third day of wild price swings after President Donald Trump promised aid to get the U.S. economy through the coronavirus outbreak.London and Frankfurt opened more than 3% lower and Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong all declined.
President Trump: 'We will be, by mutual consent, temporarily closing' border with Canada
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. and Canada have agreed to temporarily close their shared border to nonessential travel, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday, and the Trump administration is considering a plan to turn back all people who cross the border illegally from Mexico, two administration officials said.Canada and the U.S. are eager to choke off the spread of the virus but also maintain their vital economic relationship.
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. and Canada have agreed to temporarily close their shared border to nonessential travel, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday, and the Trump administration is considering a plan to turn back all people who cross the border illegally from Mexico, two administration officials said.Canada and the U.S. are eager to choke off the spread of the virus but also maintain their vital economic relationship.
Senate turns to House-passed virus bill, bigger 1 in works
WASHINGTON — The Senate turned to a House-passed coronavirus response bill on Wednesday, even as lawmakers and the Trump administration worked behind the scenes to fashion a separate massive federal effort to speed emergency checks to Americans, relief to businesses and additional emergency funding for federal agencies.Wednesday's legislation would speed the delivery of testing for the virus and provide paid sick leave to workers, but the focus in Washington has already moved to development of a far, far larger response bill that would inject hundreds of billions of dollars into the faltering economy, provide relief to shuttered businesses, and help keep airlines from going under.The upcoming economic package alone could exceed $1 trillion, a rescue plan not seen since the Great Recession.
WASHINGTON — The Senate turned to a House-passed coronavirus response bill on Wednesday, even as lawmakers and the Trump administration worked behind the scenes to fashion a separate massive federal effort to speed emergency checks to Americans, relief to businesses and additional emergency funding for federal agencies.Wednesday's legislation would speed the delivery of testing for the virus and provide paid sick leave to workers, but the focus in Washington has already moved to development of a far, far larger response bill that would inject hundreds of billions of dollars into the faltering economy, provide relief to shuttered businesses, and help keep airlines from going under.The upcoming economic package alone could exceed $1 trillion, a rescue plan not seen since the Great Recession.
President Trump invokes emergency authority; Big 3 automakers closing
MINNEAPOLIS — President Donald Trump on Wednesday moved to invoke a federal law that allows the government to marshal the private sector to deal with the coronavirus epidemic, as the economic damage mounted with word that Detroit's Big Three automakers agreed to shut down all their factories to protect workers.On a day of head-spinning developments, stocks tumbled again on Wall Street.
MINNEAPOLIS — President Donald Trump on Wednesday moved to invoke a federal law that allows the government to marshal the private sector to deal with the coronavirus epidemic, as the economic damage mounted with word that Detroit's Big Three automakers agreed to shut down all their factories to protect workers.On a day of head-spinning developments, stocks tumbled again on Wall Street.
Need cash or to make deposit? Wisconsin bank lobbies, drive-throughs map now available
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) has created two interactive maps showing the bank lobbies and drive-throughs in the state that are currently open and available to customers.A news release says this tool will be updated daily -- and give consumers an idea as to how services are being offered in their area understanding that all banks are open for business.WBA’s Rose Oswald Poels issued the following statement in that news release:
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) has created two interactive maps showing the bank lobbies and drive-throughs in the state that are currently open and available to customers.A news release says this tool will be updated daily -- and give consumers an idea as to how services are being offered in their area understanding that all banks are open for business.WBA’s Rose Oswald Poels issued the following statement in that news release:
President Trump mulls sending all who cross border illegally to Mexico over coronavirus
SAN DIEGO — The President Trump administration is considering a plan to turn back all people who cross the border illegally from Mexico, two administration officials said Tuesday, using powers they say the president has during pandemics like the coronavirus outbreak to mount what would be one of the most aggressive attempts to curtail illegal immigration.The plan is under consideration and no final decisions have been made, according to the officials, who spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the plan hasn’t been announced.The officials said the president has the authority to take such action in a pandemic and that Mexico’s efforts to stop the spread of the coronavirus, along with Venezuela’s, have been the weakest in North and South America.
SAN DIEGO — The President Trump administration is considering a plan to turn back all people who cross the border illegally from Mexico, two administration officials said Tuesday, using powers they say the president has during pandemics like the coronavirus outbreak to mount what would be one of the most aggressive attempts to curtail illegal immigration.The plan is under consideration and no final decisions have been made, according to the officials, who spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the plan hasn’t been announced.The officials said the president has the authority to take such action in a pandemic and that Mexico’s efforts to stop the spread of the coronavirus, along with Venezuela’s, have been the weakest in North and South America.
President Trump's economic rescue package could approach $1 trillion
WASHINGTON — In a massive federal effort, President Donald Trump asked Congress to speed emergency checks to Americans, enlisted the military for MASH-like hospitals and implored ordinary people — particularly socially active millennials — to do their part by staying home to stop the spread of the coronavirus.His proposed economic package alone could approach $1 trillion, a rescue initiative not seen since the Great Recession.
WASHINGTON — In a massive federal effort, President Donald Trump asked Congress to speed emergency checks to Americans, enlisted the military for MASH-like hospitals and implored ordinary people — particularly socially active millennials — to do their part by staying home to stop the spread of the coronavirus.His proposed economic package alone could approach $1 trillion, a rescue initiative not seen since the Great Recession.
'It's easy:' How to cast early, absentee ballots in Wisconsin's spring primary
MILWAUKEE -- The coronavirus pandemic led Ohio to postpone its primary on Tuesday, March 17.
MILWAUKEE -- The coronavirus pandemic led Ohio to postpone its primary on Tuesday, March 17.
'Fighting for this industry:' Brookfield bar stays open despite Gov. Evers' order to close
BROOKFIELD -- Drinks were still flowing at A.J. O'Brady's in Menomonee Falls until about 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 17.
BROOKFIELD -- Drinks were still flowing at A.J. O'Brady's in Menomonee Falls until about 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 17.
Biden wins Florida, Illinois as coronavirus disrupts voting
WASHINGTON — Joe Biden won the Florida and Illinois primaries on Tuesday, building on a remarkable surge as he barrels toward the Democratic presidential nomination at a time when the nation is gripped by concern about the new coronavirus.The former vice president’s victories were another blow to Vermont Sen.
WASHINGTON — Joe Biden won the Florida and Illinois primaries on Tuesday, building on a remarkable surge as he barrels toward the Democratic presidential nomination at a time when the nation is gripped by concern about the new coronavirus.The former vice president’s victories were another blow to Vermont Sen.
President Trump expands telehealth service coverage for Medicare recipients
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is taking another step to combat the coronavirus.“Medicare patients can now visit any doctor by phone or video conference at no additional cost,” the president said.The Trump administration and the Department of Health and Human Services are now expanding coverage of telehealth services.“In addition, states have the authority to cover telehealth services for their medical patients,” the president said.The goal is to help more than 60 million Medicare recipients throughout the country.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is taking another step to combat the coronavirus.“Medicare patients can now visit any doctor by phone or video conference at no additional cost,” the president said.The Trump administration and the Department of Health and Human Services are now expanding coverage of telehealth services.“In addition, states have the authority to cover telehealth services for their medical patients,” the president said.The goal is to help more than 60 million Medicare recipients throughout the country.
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Trump administration announces 90-day delay for many tax payments
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration says individuals and businesses will be allowed to delay paying their 2019 tax bills for 90 days past the usual April 15 deadline.
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration says individuals and businesses will be allowed to delay paying their 2019 tax bills for 90 days past the usual April 15 deadline.
Stocks jump as Pres. Trump promises to 'go big' on aid for economy
NEW YORK — Stocks jumped Tuesday, March 17 as President Donald Trump promised he's “going big” with plans to blunt the economic pain caused by the coronavirus outbreak.Markets around the world remain highly volatile as traders see a recession growing more likely if it hasn't begun already.
NEW YORK — Stocks jumped Tuesday, March 17 as President Donald Trump promised he's “going big” with plans to blunt the economic pain caused by the coronavirus outbreak.Markets around the world remain highly volatile as traders see a recession growing more likely if it hasn't begun already.
President Trump's economic aid could approach $1T, senators say
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is asking Congress to unleash a torrent of emergency economic aid — including direct checks to Americans — an effort unseen since the Great Recession to shore up households and the economy amid the coronavirus crisis.President Trump wants checks out to the public within two weeks as part of what officials said could approach a $1 trillion package.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is asking Congress to unleash a torrent of emergency economic aid — including direct checks to Americans — an effort unseen since the Great Recession to shore up households and the economy amid the coronavirus crisis.President Trump wants checks out to the public within two weeks as part of what officials said could approach a $1 trillion package.
Gov. Evers orders bars, restaurants to close; bans gatherings of more than 10 people
MADISON -- Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON -- Wisconsin Gov.
White House seeks $850B economic stimulus for virus response
WASHINGTON -- The White House was asking Congress on Tuesday to approve a sweeping emergency stimulus package to help businesses and taxpayers cope with the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic.
WASHINGTON -- The White House was asking Congress on Tuesday to approve a sweeping emergency stimulus package to help businesses and taxpayers cope with the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic.
President Trump wants quick checks sent to public in COVID-19 response
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump wants the government to send checks to Americans in the next two weeks in an effort to curb the economic cost of the coronavirus pandemic, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Tuesday.“The president has instructed me we have to do this now,” he said at the White House briefing.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump wants the government to send checks to Americans in the next two weeks in an effort to curb the economic cost of the coronavirus pandemic, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Tuesday.“The president has instructed me we have to do this now,” he said at the White House briefing.
Wisconsin State Patrol ready to assist with transport of COVID-19 test kits, samples
MADISON -- The Wisconsin State Patrol has been ordered to assist with the growing need to deliver COVID-19 test kits and samples to designated labs.Through coordination with the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC), the Wisconsin State Patrol transported on Saturday, March 14 a patient sample from a nursing home facility to the Hygiene Lab in Madison.Courier services associated with hospitals and the state Hygiene Lab are the first point of contact to transport test kits and samples to their destinations.
MADISON -- The Wisconsin State Patrol has been ordered to assist with the growing need to deliver COVID-19 test kits and samples to designated labs.Through coordination with the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC), the Wisconsin State Patrol transported on Saturday, March 14 a patient sample from a nursing home facility to the Hygiene Lab in Madison.Courier services associated with hospitals and the state Hygiene Lab are the first point of contact to transport test kits and samples to their destinations.