Americans warned about looming IRS audits of Venmo payments: 'They're targeting you' | Fox News  

"This is going to hit... the middle class"

EBay, Lawmakers Push to Change Tax Reporting Rule in Lame Duck (bloombergtax.com)

The American Rescue Act signed by the Biden Administration in March 2021 lowered the 1099K requirement from $20,000 + 200 transactions to $600  of gross revenue (not taxable income) 

Container shipping rates still sinking, no sign yet of market floor (freightwaves.com)

The average rate decline is 78% year over year What does that mean for the global economy and trade?

Rail workers warn of exodus after Congress forces through deal | The Hill

In 60 days workers will receive an average of $16,000 in pay and bonuses then some may quit.  Did the administration halt the rail strike and the trains?

ILWU compels dockworkers to labor without a contract three months after expiration - World Socialist Web Site (wsws.org)

The contract expired in July 2022.  EMTC strives to provide multiple perspectives on news in Trade, Tax and Transportation.

Get Ready now to file your 2022 federal income tax return | Internal Revenue Service (irs.gov)

House votes to avert rail strike, provide workers paid sick leave | The Hill

House votes to avert rail strike, provide workers paid sick leave | The Hill

Railroads, unions draw their lines in sand as Biden, Congress move to prevent strike (msn.com)

AAR said that 467,000 trucks and trailers would be needed to move the amount of rail-bound freight per day in the event of a strike.

Biden’s Big Union Deal Could Be About To Implode (msn.com)

Will Congress step in?  Biden called on Congress Monday to use its authority under the Railway Labor Act to force unions to comply with the administration’s deal before a Dec. 9 strike deadline