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There are also tax benefits to look out for, including the child and dependent care tax credit or dependent care FSAs that allow for childcare costs to be paid with pre-tax dollars.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
California passed its own 2025 law that would allow for sectoral bargaining in the ride-share industry, while Illinois followed in June of this year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
The rebuttal by the Iranian foreign ministry follows Trump saying he had held off launching new strikes on the Islamic republic to allow for further diplomatic efforts, a familiar pattern in the conflict.
From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026
This is to ensure safe pedestrian movement and allow for performances and activities to take place.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
Better yet, he added, allow for a full and unlimited democracy in Upper Silesia.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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