It’s official: we have a new Secretary of the Treasury. The Senate has confirmed Timothy Geithner, President Barack Obama’s pick for Treasury Secretary. The votes
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Geithner Says “I’m Sorry”
In a hearing before the Senate Finance Committee, Timothy Geithner says he is sorry. Is it enough? The Committee seemed to think so, voting today
Read MoreGeithner Says "I'm Sorry"
In a hearing before the Senate Finance Committee, Timothy Geithner says he is sorry. Is it enough? The Committee seemed to think so, voting today
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Should I Wait On Obama To File My Taxes?
Taxpayer asks: Obama is saying he wants to give us tax breaks retroactive to 2008. Should we wait to do our taxes until we see
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Don’t Look For A Second Rebate Check In The Mail!
Taxpayer asks: I saw on the news that we will have a second check in February. I can’t find it again. Can you help? Taxgirl
Read MoreDemocrats Offer Up Version of Tax Bill
Remember when I said that it was going to be a long January? I wasn’t kidding. Just before the long break, Democrats in the House
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Geithner’s Tax Status
Taxpayer asks: I do not understand your story about Geithner. If he worked for the IMF for all of those years, why was he not
Read MoreObama’s Treasury Pick Under Fire for Tax Liability
In the midst of the current economic crisis, I know that many in Congress were hoping for a smooth transition to a new administration. That
Read MoreObama's Treasury Pick Under Fire for Tax Liability
In the midst of the current economic crisis, I know that many in Congress were hoping for a smooth transition to a new administration. That
Read MoreCongressional Officials Critical of Tax Breaks in Proposed Stimulus Plan
As blogged previously, Obama’s proposed stimulus package is meeting resistance – on both sides of the aisle. Key members of the Senate Finance Committee have
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