As of now, the deduction is expired and will not be available for people to claim on their 2015 tax returns unless Congress passes the tax extenders bill.
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In Wake of Paris, How Prepared Are US States, Cities?
For Tuscaloosa, Alabama, there are lessons to be learned from the terror that gripped Paris just over a week ago.
In Many States, Security Guards Get Scant Training, Oversight
Recent incidents have drawn fresh attention to the screening, training and state oversight of private security officers, and have prompted some legislators to push for stricter regulation—efforts that have been largely unsuccessful this year.
As Insurers Probe Consumers’ Spending, States Begin to Probe Them
Ten states and the District of Columbia have warned insurance agencies not to use individual spending habits or a history of shopping around to predict how big a price increase a customer will tolerate.
Should Medicaid Recipients Have to Work?
If Arizona gets its way, its able-bodied, low-income adults will face the toughest requirements in the country to receive health care coverage through Medicaid.
States Attack the Pay Gap Between Women and Men
In the absence of federal laws to address the stubborn pay gap between women and men, some states are stepping in with legislation.