Covid-19
Over 1.1 Million Pediatric Covid-19 Cases In Past 5 Weeks Reported In U.S.
Last week was the fourth consecutive week that the United States reported more than 200,000 confirmed new pediatric infections of Covid-19 with the total pediatric cases reported at more than 225,000, according to weekly data from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children’s Hospital Association.
The organization noted that more than 1.1 million pediatric cases were reported in the country in the last five weeks alone.
“The weekly figure is now about 26 times higher than it was in June, when just 8,400 pediatric cases were reported over the span of a week,” the organizations noted in its report.
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About half of the total paediatric Covid-19 cases last weeks were reported from the South of the country, according to the report. More than 2,200 children with confirmed or suspected Cofvid-19 infection had to be admitted to hospitals, the organizations added.
According to real-time data compiled by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University, more than 673,000 Americans have died from Covid-19 while the number was more than 4.6 million worldwide.
According to data from the CDC and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, in just the last week, there has been a 20 per cent rise in the average number of daily deaths in the U.S.
And according to Johns Hopkins University’s Coronavirus Resource Center, the total number of Covid-19 deaths in the U.S. so far crossed 675,000 dubious mark on Monday – which was counted from March of 2020.
Even though the current number of the seven-day average of new Covid-19 deaths far lower than the peak of 3,600 deaths recorded in mid-January, there has been a steady rise in the average since mid-July, noted the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
As of Sept. 19, the seven-day average of new deaths was at 1,353 compared to an average of 191 on July 10m showed CDC data which also indicated that the majority of the new deaths have been recorded among unvaccinated Americans.
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Rising living costs and increased inflation forced US residents to leave their homes and settle in low-cost areas. The individuals moved to states with low-income tax rates; many decided to shift for professional reasons. Yahoo Money reports that states with high-income tax witnessed a decrease in population in the past several months. Low tax states such as Florida, Texas, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Nevada, and Tennessee have recorded the most significant surge in population recently. Families can adjust their monthly budget in cheap areas and have a broader scope for financial growth.
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People Move Because Of Several Factors
Yahoo Money quoted Jared Walczak, vice president of state projects with the Center for State Tax Policy at the Tax Foundation; he said, “People move to states with low-income tax for a multitude of reasons, sometimes it’s the most direct and obvious reason that it reduces the tax liability. Especially now that people have more capacity to move where they want, that will be a higher priority for some. There are also second-order effects, states with lower tax burdens and with more pro-growth and higher economic opportunity- and people will move to seek out those things even beyond their tax burdens.”
Low Tax States Present Higher Financial Security
Several US citizens can now efficiently manage their expenses and enhance their lifestyle after moving to new places. The migration has increased inflation in the low-tax areas. However, the living costs are still meager compared to their home states despite the price rise. Yahoo Money quoted Ramona Cedeno, CPA and founder of FiBrick; she said, “I’m one of the people that’s trying to leave New York City to minimize tax burdens. Just up north of New York in the county of Westchester. New York can also be expensive. Before COVID, we stayed in these high-tax states because there was another reason too. My office was based in New York City, and I had clients in California, which required me to be there physically; now that we can work remotely, you don’t have to see clients all the time. You can live anywhere.”
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California Workers Could Get Up To 2 Weeks Of Paid Time Off If They Or Their Family Members Are Covid Positive
Some respite for workers in California who are battling economic woes during another wave of Omicron Covid surge. California workers could be getting two weeks of paid time off if they get sick from COVID reports abc7.com.
California State had put in place a similar law last year. However, it expired in September after the COVID-19 situation stabilized and the spread of the virus slowed considerably.
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Businesses would get up to $6 billion in tax cuts and other assistance
California workers will get up to two weeks of paid time off if they get sick from the coronavirus. In the same way, businesses would get up to $6 billion in tax cuts and other assistance. The above measures are a part of a proposal endorsed on Tuesday by Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state’s top legislative leaders.
The new law had to be proposed after spreading a more viral and contagious form of the virus, the Omicron variant, which spread like wildfire in California State. Significant donors to Democratic politicians in California, labour unions have pressured state officials to bring the paid sick leave law back.
California Business Groups oppose the latest proposals.
However, the latest move to provide extra sick leave has been opposed by Business Groups as many industries are already struggling to retain workers during the pandemic. Last year businesses could avail themselves of the federal tax credit, which helped provide some relief. However, Tax Credit is not available this year.
However, Newsom and legislative leaders have agreed to end some tax increases on businesses. The taxes were imposed in 2020 when state officials feared that the pandemic could precipitate a significant budget deficit. Instead, state revenues have soared during the pandemic. The taxes were supposed to end at the end of 2022.
However, state officials have decided to end it Newsom, and legislative leaders have agreed to end them one year early. Additionally, more money will be spent on a state grant program for businesses and not charge state taxes on some federal grants. It all adds up to about $6 billion for businesses.
Proposals must have the support of Democrats in California State Chambers.
The proposals were declared by Newsom and the state’s top two legislative leaders: Senate President Pro Tempore Toni Atkins and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon on Tuesday. However, Democrats hold large majorities in both chambers, and it would also require their support for the approval of the projects.
The proposal envisages workers getting one week of paid time off if their family members test positive for the virus. The companies will have to provide the coronavirus test and pay for it. Workers who don’t undergo these tests refuse to be tested will be barred from the scheme.
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Confusing and long tax season, the tax preparers seem to be bracing it. It is due to the child tax credits and the stimulus checks received by Americans in 2021. The stimulus amount and the credits were not received by many. However, many families were entitled to it, and so they can claim it this year.
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Are there any rising questions from the public?
According to tax accountants, they are receiving many questions regarding CTC. Many families received it like a tax refund, six months early.
The Certified Public Accountant, Roy Mitchell, said the families who didn’t receive CTC can claim now. He says now is the time for claiming the amount of $3600 (up to) for every child, as per information provided by the Seattle Times.
Anyone can claim the stimulus check, which is missing as of now.
A lot of confusion is faced by the office of Roy Mitchell. It is from the people who are missing some amount of money and those who are not.
Smaller tax refunds confusion
Mitchell expects to hear from taxpayers who wonder why the refund is less than the previous year. It is because CTC was the advance on money that they used to receive at the time of filing. It is $1000 less this time.
The stimulus check of last year wouldn’t impact any refunds.
Check the mail for IRS letter
As per Mitchell, any parent having a child below 18 years of age should wait for filing until they receive the IRS letter. This letter will explain the amount received and the family’s own.
Anyone still confused about it all can talk with the tax pro. A talk with someone knowledgeable will help to get the money. They will also help to get 2021’s missing credit so that one doesn’t remain in vain of it, as per NBC4.
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