I’m going all Clairee from Steel Magnolias on you. I’m on the radio! You can check out my interview with Jeff Horwich on Minnesota Public
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Housing Credit Extended – What Else Is New?
If you’re opposed to extending the first time homebuyer’s credit (I am), you’re probably in the minority. And you’re definitely not in the Senate. The
Read MoreMaine Says No To Tax Cuts
If you ask a Mainer about taxes, you’re liable to get an earful: Mainers have one of the highest tax burdens in the nation. Nonetheless,
Read MoreSurprise! NJ Doesn't Like High Taxes
Despite three campaign appearances by President Obama, Governor John Corzine lost his gubernatorial seat in New Jersey to GOP challenger Chris Christie last night. Exit
Read More"Complexity of Tax Law" Not a Challenge for IRS?
What challenges are the IRS facing this year? Apparently not the complexity of the Tax Code. The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) released
Read MoreIRS Claims 2 Out Of 3 Taxpayers Now E-File
Of course, more folks are e-filing. It’s fast, it’s easy. And with more folks than ever with internet and computer access, it’s to be expected.
Read MoreAnd The Most Secretive Financial Jurisdiction in the World Is…? (Hint: there’s no cheese involved)
The Tax Justice Network has recently released its list of the most secretive financial jurisdictions in the world. And who topped the list? Luxembourg? Switzerland?
Read MoreUBS Client Prosecutions Continue
Jeffrey Chernick, a toy salesman out of New York, was sentenced on Friday to three months in prison for hiding millions of dollars from the
Read More2010 Not Likely to Be All That Different From 2009
It looks like 2010 likely won’t be all that different from 2009 – at least when it comes to taxes. Each year, by law, the
Read MoreHomebuyer’s Extension To Cost…
Get ready for it… $10.8 billion. This is an estimate for the extension portion only – the initial credit cost just over $8 billion. Call
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