It’s Fix the Tax Code Friday! I am not among the many folks camped out for an iPhone this morning. As tempted as I am
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Ask The Taxgirl: "Windfall Tax" On Retirement
Taxpayer asks: Is this true? Post this on taxgirl.com with an answer please. Windfall Tax on Retirement Income Adding a tax to your retirement is
Read MoreIRS To Nederlander: Not Master Of Your Own Domain
It has not been a good year for Eric Nederlander. Nederlander is probably best known as the guy that Jessica Sklar married for a few
Read MoreWho Else Got A Boost From The Stimulus Package?
I’ve already reported that tax professionals received a benefit from the stimulus package with more taxpayers than ever rushing to file. Now comes news that
Read MoreCongress Still Trying To Clean Up Housing Mess On Taxpayers’ Dime
The Senate voted overwhelmingly (76-10) to advance a mortgage rescue plan to save hundreds of thousands of homeowners from foreclosure. The plan focuses on a
Read MoreThe $20 Million “Oops!”
In San Mateo County, California, the Board of Supervisors is holding a closed-door session to deal with a $20 million mistake. As mistakes go, it’s
Read MoreShould You Incorporate?
Hmm… I get asked about incorporation for the sake of taxes quite a bit. So, I decided to tackle it for my guest post over
Read MorePsst, BlogHer Is Sold Out
Just in case you missed Elisa’s comment, BlogHer 08 is sold out! Don’t despair, there is a waiting list. And if that doesn’t work, it’s
Read MorePringles Successfully Argues That Their Snacks Are Not Potato Chips
A court in London has ruled that Pringles, the iconic snacks in the ubiquitous red tube, are not potato chips. Really. Apparently, there are not
Read MoreCrocodile Dundee Actor Investigated On Two Continents
Paul Hogan, who rose to prominence in the 1980s as “Crocodile Dundee”, feels pretty important these days. He is being pursued by the Australian Tax
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