Last night, the elections signaled a power shift in Congress. With Republicans controlling both houses, does that mean tax reform is on the way? Here’s why, historically, it’s not control of Congress that matters: it’s something else.
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Taxes & The State Of The Union 2013
Last night, the President delivered his annual State of the Union speech to members of Congress and to the nation. Each year, this is the
Read MoreThe World Keeps Turning, Even As Payroll Tax Cuts Expire
So as the dust settles in the Congressional tax bill, you knew it would only be a matter of time before the hyperbole started. And
Read MoreHouse Passes Senate Budget Bill: We Have A Deal!
Well, color me surprised. The House voted on the budget after all, and they voted up or down, rather than amending the Senate bill. The
Read MoreWhite House Sets Budget Vote Deadline
They came, they saw, they concurred. Yes, I meant concurred. And here’s what they agreed on: they should do something about the budget. Sadly, I’m
Read MoreObama, Boehner, Reid Blame Each Other For Lack Of A Budget
President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH), House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid
Read MoreTax Increases Loom In 2013
Over lunch, the day after the election, my husband brought up the “f” word. You know, the one I’ve thus far been refusing to say
Read MorePatriotism Becomes An Issue As Taxes Edge Upwards
In a little less than two months, the 2012 Presidential race will be over. We’ll have either decided to give President Obama four more years
Read MoreLindsay Lohan Tweets Tax Policy
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
Read MoreGuest Post: Tax Cut Extension à la Robin Hood?
Submitted by ERIKA THACKER Recently, President Obama called Mr. Romney’s view of extending the tax cuts for all a “reverse Robin Hood”. Instead, the President
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