The Russians think so: Russia’s tax authorities allege that McDonald’s owes more than $6m in back taxes. McDonald’s, which currently has 183 fast food stops
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Blackwater Goes On The Offensive
Not content to let the IRS and Congress finish their investigation first (and perhaps fearing a negative outcome), Blackwater has gone on the offensive. The
Read MoreIt’s Finals – Wouldn’t It Be Easier To Win Your A In Law School?
Tomorrow (December 4) marks the deadline for my writing contest for law and paralegal students. And here’s what you can win: – a pound of
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Claiming Deductions For Charitable Travel
Taxgirl asks: My husband and I will be traveling to Jamaica Dec 30 – January 6. The first 2 days are for pleasure and the
Read MoreSales Tax Survey
I promised to post a bit more about sales tax – and maybe even throw in a little Fair Tax info to boot – later
Read MoreWoman Sues – And Wins – Over Toilet Paper Tax
This is now my favorite tax story of 2007. A woman in my own state of Pennsylvania sued K-Mart – and won – for charging
Read MoreThis Just In…
Penn State University has released the official salary of Joe Paterno and the news is BIG. Really BIG. And why? Because it’s… get this… $512,664.
Read MoreYagman Goes To Jail
In an update to my previous story about Stephen Yagman, the National Law Journal has reported that Yagman received three years in federal prison after
Read MoreAll I Want For Christmas…
Following up on my post about the 12 Days of Christmas, which of the gifts would you most like?
Read MoreGifts This Season
If you’re planning on buying the 364 items in “The Twelve Days of Christmas” this year, it’s going to cost you. According to the annual
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