This week, there’s been a considerable focus on a number of proposed “sin taxes” including those on soda, cosmetic surgery and plastic bags. In theory,
Read MoreMonth: July 2009
Seattle Message: Go Green Or Lose Your Green
When you think about sin taxes, you normally think about things that are bad for you such as cigarettes, booze and, if Congress gets its
Read MoreIs UBS About To Name Names?
Rumors have been swirling for months that a settlement between UBS and the Justice Department would be announced in mid-July. Specifically, The New York Times
Read MoreSchool’s Out For Summer
I know, I know… It’s still summertime. But retailers are counting on the fact that parents are already thinking about school for fall. My newspapers
Read MoreUK Tries Out Amnesty For Offshore Accounts
In an effort to recover income from funds that might have been hidden offshore, the US introduced a Voluntary Compliance Program that offers reduced civil
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Internships
Taxpayer asks: Hi taxgirl, I love reading your blog. I think you’re funny and insightful. I’ve learned more from your site than from a whole
Read MoreJoan Rivers, Cher In Trouble: Congress To Tax Plastic Surgery
You’re so vain, I’ll bet you think this blog is about you, don’t you? That’s because Americans spent $10.3 billion on 12.1 million cosmetic procedures
Read MoreMore On Health Care Reform: Congress Apparently Sweet On Soda Tax
Though the health care reform bill has officially been tabled until after the break, there is still work to do in Congress before a vote
Read MoreLexisNexis Looking For Notable New Tax Attorneys
The folks at LexisNexis are looking for notable new tax attorneys who deserve recognition for a notable accomplishment. “New” is defined as practicing for ten
Read MoreDC Considers Hike In Gas Tax
Cities are getting mighty creative in their efforts to fight rising deficits. No run of the mill income/wage/salary/vocation tax increases here. Philadelphia wants to raise
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