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Money
Yes, South Dakota is a tax haven, but it's not the only state that offers protection and privacy
The Pandora Papers release shone a spotlight on South Dakota as a tax haven. VERIFY researched why the state and others have that reputation.
Government
Yes, the US will start missing payments, including on Social Security, if it doesn’t raise the debt limit
If the government runs out of cash before raising the debt limit, it would be unable to pay all of its bills on time, including to programs like Social Security.
Entertainment News
The number of conservatorships in the U.S. is not tracked
Britney Spears’ case has brought new attention to conservatorships -- a legal arrangement that affects many people but is not tracked at a national level.
Money
No, a government shutdown will not stop or delay Social Security payments
Social Security payments do not require annual funding like some other government programs. However, the SSA can’t issue new cards during a shutdown.
Money
Yes, users of cash apps will get a 1099 form if annual payments are over $600, but that doesn’t mean extra taxes
Social media users have claimed anyone with more than $600 in annual transactions from cash apps will now face a new tax. It’s not true.
Scams
No, the US government won’t send you unsolicited texts about stimulus payments
Government agencies won’t send unsolicited texts about COVID-19 stimulus payments or anything else that asks for personal information or money.
Elections
No, the losing party doesn’t pay for the California recall election – taxpayers do
After Gov. Newsom prevailed in the recall election, some people were wondering who pays for it. Taxpayers do, and the election was estimated to cost $276 million.
Vaccine
No, you can't sue Pfizer or another manufacturer if you get a COVID-19 vaccine injury, but you can file for compensation
A person who experiences a serious injury after getting a COVID-19 vaccine could receive benefits under the Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program.
Education
Yes, the Biden administration has eliminated more than $9B in student debt but that’s less than 1% of total student debt
President Biden’s Department of Education has focused on “discharging” student loans for borrowers affected by permanent disability or school closures.
Business
No, Walmart is not partnering with Litecoin cryptocurrency
A press release linking the retailer and digital currency together was fake. Both Walmart and Litecoin say they do not have a partnership.
Money
Yes, the $300 weekly federal unemployment payment has ended
The extra benefit from the federal government, which has been a staple of legislation aimed at economic recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic, expired on Sept. 6.
Money
Yes, South Dakota is a tax haven, but it's not the only state that offers protection and privacy
The Pandora Papers release shone a spotlight on South Dakota as a tax haven. VERIFY researched why the state and others have that reputation.
Government
Yes, the US will start missing payments, including on Social Security, if it doesn’t raise the debt limit
If the government runs out of cash before raising the debt limit, it would be unable to pay all of its bills on time, including to programs like Social Security.
Entertainment News
The number of conservatorships in the U.S. is not tracked
Britney Spears’ case has brought new attention to conservatorships -- a legal arrangement that affects many people but is not tracked at a national level.
Money
No, a government shutdown will not stop or delay Social Security payments
Social Security payments do not require annual funding like some other government programs. However, the SSA can’t issue new cards during a shutdown.
Money
Yes, users of cash apps will get a 1099 form if annual payments are over $600, but that doesn’t mean extra taxes
Social media users have claimed anyone with more than $600 in annual transactions from cash apps will now face a new tax. It’s not true.
Scams
No, the US government won’t send you unsolicited texts about stimulus payments
Government agencies won’t send unsolicited texts about COVID-19 stimulus payments or anything else that asks for personal information or money.
Elections
No, the losing party doesn’t pay for the California recall election – taxpayers do
After Gov. Newsom prevailed in the recall election, some people were wondering who pays for it. Taxpayers do, and the election was estimated to cost $276 million.
Vaccine
No, you can't sue Pfizer or another manufacturer if you get a COVID-19 vaccine injury, but you can file for compensation
A person who experiences a serious injury after getting a COVID-19 vaccine could receive benefits under the Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program.
Education
Yes, the Biden administration has eliminated more than $9B in student debt but that’s less than 1% of total student debt
President Biden’s Department of Education has focused on “discharging” student loans for borrowers affected by permanent disability or school closures.
Business
No, Walmart is not partnering with Litecoin cryptocurrency
A press release linking the retailer and digital currency together was fake. Both Walmart and Litecoin say they do not have a partnership.
Money
Yes, the $300 weekly federal unemployment payment has ended
The extra benefit from the federal government, which has been a staple of legislation aimed at economic recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic, expired on Sept. 6.
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