Stage 32 Workshop: How to Find and Work with Tax Incentives â with a Walkthrough of an Online Application
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Rodrick F. Wimberly I purchased this class but have not been able to access the teaching for over 10 months, so I can't rate it. I have contacted Stage 32 over 10 times to remedy this issue and it still hasn't been resolved to my utter disappointment and frustration. I hope that Stage 32 or Viviana will see this and assist me in receiving the teaching that I paid for! -
Debbie Ellis Very informative. Viviana explains things so simply but doesn't leave you confused. I'm happy I was able to get this class. There were issues again with me not receiving the login link so I had to watch it on-demand. I have to send in my questions rather than getting first-hand answers. Thank you to Harrison Glaser for helping me.
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