What’s missing in discussions on corporate tax reform: the definition of a corporation. Guest post by Deborah Sweeney.
Read MoreMonth: August 2013
IRS Rules All Legal Same-Sex Marriages Will Be Recognized For Federal Tax Purposes
The IRS and the Treasury have announced how same sex marriages will be treated for tax purposes – and it’s big!
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Taxing Health Care Benefits
As health care benefits change, what does it mean for how those benefits are taxed?
Read MoreGuest Post: Health Care Act And The Road To Good Intentions
For our guest post today, Scott Lovingood examines the Health Care Act.
Read MoreGuest Post: Funding The IRS Is Critical For American Taxpayers
Today’s guest post is from Carolyn Linkov who explores funding for IRS.
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Taxing Social Security Benefits
Taxpayer asks: If you have turned full retirement age and are receiving your retirement and also still working full time, how does this effect your
Read MoreIRS To Michael Jackson’s Estate: Who’s Bad?
We now know how much is at stake in the tax dispute over Michael Jackson’s estate: $700 million. Here’s how it breaks down.
Read MorePennsylvania Mulls First Statewide Plastic Bag Tax In The U.S. As ‘Small Price To Pay’
A bill being explored in Pennsylvania would make the state the first in the country to tax the use of plastic bags at retail sites. But questions abound: Is it fair? Is it appropriate? And is it enough?
Read MoreMichael Jackson’s Estate To IRS: Beat It
The Estate of Michael Jackson has filed an action in U.S. Tax Court protesting a Notice of Deficiency levied against his estate. The question is, of course: How much was the King of Pop really worth at his death?
Read MoreUp In Flames: Cigarette Taxes Create Opportunity For Revenue And Crime
As cigarette taxes climb higher, so, too, does the potential for crime. The ATF calls cigarettes the number one commodity in the black market due to the ability to turn a quick dollar with relatively low risk. It’s profitable for crooks and for the government. So, do we raise the tax yet again?
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