Post Office Plays Tax Man on Its Own Competitive Mail
Published Date: 1/23/2025
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Summary
The Postal Service has shared new info on how it calculates federal income tax for its competitive products in 2024. This update affects anyone interested in postal pricing and tax rules, and the public can now share their thoughts. Keep an eye out for deadlines to join the conversation and see how this might impact postal costs.
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