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
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Ask 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
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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.
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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.
Read MoreRichard Hatch Is A Survivor: “Fat Naked Guy” Takes On The Supreme Court
The first ever winner of CBS’ Survivor has appealed his tax evasion conviction to the U.S. Supreme Court. Richard Hatch was convicted of failing to
Read MoreWho Is Most Responsible For The Reagan Tax Cuts?
Quick: Who is most responsible for the Reagan tax cuts? Donald Regan, Secretary of the Treasury during Reagan’s administration? Nah, the real force behind the
Read MoreBush Urges Congress To Make Tax Cuts Permanent
As his popularity continues to decline, President Bush has re-introduced legislation to extend his 2001 and 2003 or risk what he is calling “the largest
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