Democracy Is Asking Too Much of Its Data
Abraham Lincoln once expressed the desire, in a time of civil war, to preserve a government that was “of the people, by the people, for the people.” What he did…
Government Orders Employees Not to Use Google Drive, VPNs: Details
A new government order restrict employees from using third-party, non-government cloud platforms including Google Drive and Dropbox as well as virtual private network (VPN) services including NordVPN and ExpressVPN. The…
Don’t See Centre Slapping New Tax On Windfall Gains: ONGC
ONGC reported a record net profit of Rs 40,306 crore in the 2021-22 fiscal.Mumbai: The government is not looking to impose any new tax on windfall gains that oil and…
Don’t Make These Common Mistakes When You’re in a Courtroom
Photo: Jim Watson (Getty Images) Uh-oh: You have to go to court. Whether you’re a plaintiff, defendant, lawyer, or witness, the results of your trial might depend, at least in…
Why You Should Get Your REAL ID Now
Photo: David Tran Photo (Shutterstock) This time next year, the United States government will require U.S. travelers to use REAL ID compliant identification to board domestic flights and enter certain…
How to Track Your Federal Tax Refund
Photo: FellowNeko (Shutterstock) The filing deadline to submit 2021 tax returns is right around the corner on Monday, April 18, 2022. Some of us filed as quickly as possible, while…
How to Change Your Unflattering Driver’s License Photo
Photo: RYO Alexandre (Shutterstock) Passport and driver’s license photos are notoriously bad—about as far from glamour shots as you can get. The only upside to braving the DMV to get…
UK Government Has Unveiled Plans To Turn Nation Into A Global Cryptoasset Technology Hub
UK Government Unveils Plan To Exploit Potential Of CryptocurrencyOn April 4, the United Kingdom unveiled a detailed strategy to harness the power of cryptocurrency assets and blockchain technology to ease…
What’s the Worst That Will Happen If You File Your Taxes Late (or Not at All)?
Photo: ANDREI ASKIRKA (Shutterstock) It’s the time of year when increasingly sweaty Americans dig through desk drawers and couch cushions in search of receipts, struggle with convoluted math, and check to…
Why You Should File Your Taxes Early
Photo: Dawid S Swierczek (Shutterstock) It’s tax season, folks. While it’s tempting to put off doing your return until the last minute, it’s probably better to go ahead and do…