It turns out that more states and localities are considering a soda tax to raise money fight obesity. For a laugh, check out The Onion‘s
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2008 Is A Record-Breaking Tax Year
But not necessarily in a good way. The Tax Foundation is reporting that two records were set in 2008: the highest numbers of non-payers and
Read MoreCongress Considers Jobs & Tax Bill (Again)
Watching Congress do anything this year is kind of like being forced to sit through “Waterworld”… You thought you knew what you were in for
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Energy-Efficient Appliances
Taxpayer asks: Can you get money back for purchasing a washer and dryer in 2009 that has the energy star on it? Thanks for the
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Are Economic Recovery Payments Taxable?
Taxpayer asks: Hi Tax Girl. I on social security and am using Turbotax to file my taxes. I have not as yet found out where
Read MorePennsylvania Plans Tax Amnesty Program
Hot on the heels of the success of New Jersey’s tax amnesty program, Pennsylvania has decided to give it a whirl. The amnesty program will
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Making Work Pay Credit For A Married Couple
Taxpayer asks: If you are married and did not work, but your spouse earned $156,00, are you entitled to $800 credit or $400 for the
Read MoreNY Closer To Soda Tax?
DOH! This version has been corrected. My original source indicated that the proposal was targeted to the city (like Philly) and not the state. Apologies
Read MoreMicrosoft Exec: Consumers Need To Pay More Taxes
What if the head of Coca-Cola suggested a tax on sugary sodas to combat increasing instances of obesity? Or if the big three automakers heralded
Read MoreAsk The taxgirl: Cheerleading Expenses
Taxpayer asks: Hi, I am a stay-at-home from California and I have a daughter in Cheerleading. Can I deduct the expenses? She also attends a
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