As big retailers seek to cut their tax bills, towns bear the brunt

The U.S. is wrapping up the first full business week feeling the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic, with restaurants, bars, parks, retailers and workplaces shut down in many cities across the nation......»»

As small businesses like restaurants and bars bear the brunt of the coronavirus-related economic slowdown, banks and federal agencies are stepping in to lend a hand. Tim Jeffcoat, Houston District Office director for the U.S. Small Business Admini.....»»

U.S. stocks tumbled into a bear market Thursday after President Trump banned travel from Europe to stem the economic fallout fro.....»»

U.S. travel restrictions on passengers arriving from Europe's border-free Schengen area will affect passengers arriving on 6,747 flights over the next four weeks or 11% of all international flights, flight data provider OAG said......»»

So far, at least. Commercial property looks likely to bear the brunt of the epidemic’s impact......»»

Amazon and Walmart's Flipkart are among online retailers demanding that India scale back a proposed tax on third-party sellers on their platforms, saying the burden of compliance will hurt the fledgling industry, according to documents seen by Reuters......»»

Analysts say emerging market currencies are likely to feel the worst of the damage from any global growth shock triggered by the coronavirus outbreak......»»

An error occurred in some real property tax bills that were distributed around Erie County, but officials say the full amount listed should still be paid. Taxpayers in towns with 10,000 people or more and in cities received the bill with an incor.....»»

Daimler's workforce in Germany will bear the brunt of 1.4 billion euros ($1.5 billion) in cost cuts planned by the end of 2022, the head of the carmaker's works council told a newspaper......»»

Bills introduced in the House and Senate over the past month seek to block federal agencies from buying drones manufactured in China, spurred by the view that the unmanned vehicles might end up sending their data back to Beijing......»»

According to the 2000 Census, just over half of America’s population lives in small towns or rural areas with fewer than 25,000 people. People seek out small towns for their charm, history, and........»»

From Philadelphia to San Francisco, several cities and states have passed or are considering bills banning retailers f.....»»

From Philadelphia to San Francisco, several cities and states have passed or are considering bills banning retailers from refusing to accept cash.....»»

Trade battle hurts stocks in developing economies the most, writes Mark Hulbert......»»

Bitcoin is continuing to feel the brunt of the short-term bearish trend, with charts calling a move to $9,100 and possibly lower......»»

Airlines in the United States and Europe continue to bear the brunt of Boeing's (BA) 737 Max's groun.....»»

Women would bear the brunt of the Trump administration’s proposed tariffs on apparel coming from China, according to J.C. Penney Co......»»

Federal officials say most retailers in a South Texas town decimated by Hurricane Harvey have reopened as tourism authorities seek to woo visitors back......»»

Avery Dennison's (AVY) first-quarter 2019 results to bear the brunt of charges resulting from the U.S. Pension Plan termination and unfavorable currency-translatio.....»»

Christopher Carlozzi, state director of the National Federation of Independent Businesses, said the bills are "simply a tax on grocery bags and do not benefit small businesses or consumers.".....»»