Apparently Being Middle Class In The UK Sucks As Well…

ByKelly Phillips Erb June 22, 2007

At least according to one of my colleagues across the pond. You can read the reaction to my post about being middle class in America at Tax the Fish.

Kelly Phillips Erb

Kelly Phillips Erb, known as Taxgirl, is a tax attorney, writer, and speaker who explains tax news, IRS updates, scams, financial crime, and money in plain English.

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FileLater Offers Tweet Discount
ByKelly Phillips Erb April 14, 2009

If you’re still looking to file your extension and want to give FileLater a whirl, they’re offering a twitter-y discount: Coupon code tweet20 for 20% off! A quick word about product placement: I don’t believe in it, I don’t do it. I may occasionally pass along a tidbit or a special that might interest my…

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On Veterans Day, A Look At Special Tax Rules, Including Tax Breaks, For The Military
ByKelly Phillips Erb November 11, 2016

Military families face a special set of challenges all year round – and that doesn’t get any easier at tax season. The tax rules that apply to current and retired military can be somewhat confusing. Here’s a quick look at what you need to know.

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Education | Tax policy

Should A “Graduate Tax” Be Tied To Earnings?
ByKelly Phillips Erb August 10, 2010

When I was in college, I spent a year in the northeast of England (Hull, to be exact) on an exchange program. I had a blast. I also learned a lot about the British educational system. My peers also learned a lot about our system in the US – and were shocked to learn how…

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Politics | Tax policy

Smokers Seeing Red This Week About Federal Tobacco Tax Increase
ByKelly Phillips Erb March 29, 2009May 14, 2020

These days, you have to really want to smoke to be a smoker. In many cities (like Philly), you can no longer smoke in public buildings or restaurants. Many workplaces are smoke-free. There are fines for smoking in the wrong place at the wrong time. And now, it just got even more expensive. On Wednesday,…

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Pop culture

Lindsay Lohan Tweets Tax Policy
ByKelly Phillips Erb September 10, 2012June 24, 2020

From Clint Eastwood to Scarlett Johansson, the 2012 presidential election is quickly becoming a celebrity-studded affair. At both the Republican and Democratic conventions, celebrities stood up for their preferred candidate with albeit mixed reviews. Celebs have been chiming in about their preferred picks online, too, through social media. Through tweets and blogs, a number of…

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State and local tax (SALT) | Tax policy

NJ Governor Takes A Beating For Tax Cuts
ByKelly Phillips Erb March 18, 2010May 19, 2020

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (R) has taken some lumps for his hard-nosed approach to spending cuts in an effort to salvage the state’s budget. In his brief stint, Gov. Christie has stood up to teacher’s unions, wealthy municipalities, and transit – without too much fuss to date. Property tax rebates are disappearing and other…

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