Hurricane Sales Tax Period Gains Strength In Florida House
A proposal that would allow people to avoid sales taxes while stocking up on storm gear at the start of hurricane season continues to gain strength in the House.
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A proposal that would allow people to avoid sales taxes while stocking up on storm gear at the start of hurricane season continues to gain strength in the House.
In the coming months you may be able to trade in your used video games at your local Walmart. For the first time, the world's largest retailer will be accepting thousands of video games at their brick and mortar stores in exchange for store credit.
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