Okay, so it’s not quite summer yet. But it sure feels like it in Philadelphia – we’ve hovered near the 100 degree mark for three
Read MoreMonth: June 2008
Rebates Push Deficit To Record Highs
The economic stimulus payments – which qualify more or less as “free money” from the government – pushed the federal budget deficit to an all-time
Read MoreGOP Blocks “Extra” Tax On Big Oil
Senate Republicans blocked a proposal today that would tax the windfall profits of the country’s largest oil companies. The GOP put together 43 votes, which
Read MoreRebates Being Seized To Pay Taxes Owed To States
Although the IRS website was careful to note that the rebate checks would be withheld to satisfy federal obligations, checks are being seized by states
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: One Time Gains
Taxpayer asks:This is my situation. In 2007, I sold a bunch of stock my grandpa gave me, and had a gain of roughly $8,000. I
Read MoreWorst Person In The World: Keith Olbermann?
Keith Olbermann’s trademark “Worst Person In the World” segments – usually reserved for Fox News’ Bill O’Reilly – may be coming back to haunt him.
Read MoreFat? TV Addict? Should You Be Taxed On Your Lifestyle?
This week, I happened to notice a series of ads running in my local paper (The Philadelphia Inquirer) for Derrie-Air airlines. There were two features
Read MoreWill UBS Name Names?
Will UBS name names as part of an ongoing investigation into its offshore accounts? Maybe. The Times is reporting that UBS may reveal the names
Read MoreFederal Judge: Mostly Charitable Intentions, Not Jihad
A federal judge has thrown out the conviction and ordered the release of Samir Al-Monla, a former Islamic charity leader. Al-Monla was immediately released. The
Read MoreObama V. McCain: Who Has The Best Tax Package For You?
After months of speculation, the field is finally set. The US presidential race is down to Republican candidate John McCain and Democratic candidate Barrack Obama.
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