We define Taxable Income as Adjusted Gross Income fewer Deductions and Exemptions. This means that you must thoroughly understand these three components. For a better explanation of each category, you must read and study the IRS publications for both general and specific information pertaining to your situation. Go to

On a long car ride yesterday, my mind drifted to the movies I’ve actually gone to the theater to see this year. I realized that more than half of them have been Universal films. Universal, which is owned by Comcast Comcast, has the largest share of the domestic box

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