Time is running out. That was the message offered today to more than 1,500,000 residents of the City of Philadelphia from Superintendent William R. Hite,
Read MoreMonth: August 2013
Snowden Finds New Home, Fields Job Offers – But Will He Pay His Taxes?
Former NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden has received formal papers from the Russian government to live and work in the country as a “temporary refugee.” Despite having his U.S. passport revoked, he remains a citizen. And being a citizen means paying his taxes.
Read MoreNC Lawmakers Reckon With The Three Rs: Reading, Writing & (Tax) Reform
North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory is under fire for cuts to the education budget. To make way for the cuts, rates for personal and corporate income taxes were slashed with additional changes made to sales and use taxes, unemployment insurance, and property taxes. Is it worth it?
Read MoreGetting To Know You Tuesday: Peter J. Riley
Next up in our Getting To Know You Series is Peter J. Riley, a certified public accountant with a special focus on creative folks.
Read MoreYou Can’t Drive 55: NY Suspends Driver’s Licenses For Tax Delinquents
Owe taxes to the State of New York? Be prepared to put away those keys: under a new measure, drivers who owe more than $10,000 in state taxes face losing their license until the debt is paid.
Read MoreWhat Are Your Thoughts On Tax Policy?
It’s that time of year again! As I have done for the past few years, I’ll be turning over the blog to my readers for
Read MoreHouse Passes Bill To Keep IRS From Enforcing Obamacare
Today, the House passed the Keep the IRS Off Your Health Care Act of 2013. The purpose of the bill, H.R. 2009, as introduced by Rep. Tom Price (R-GA), is simple: to prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from enforcing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010.
Read MoreDid One Man’s Greed Drive Detroit Into Bankruptcy?
Detroit became the largest city in the United States to declare bankruptcy. Was it bad luck, bad management or something more? The story of Kwame Kilpatrick’s fall from political grace might offer some insight.
Read MoreItaly’s High Court Agrees That Berlusconi Should Go To Prison – But He Likely Won’t
Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, who still enjoys a great deal of popularity among Italians, found out today that his prison sentence on tax fraud charges was upheld by the country’s highest court. His ban on public office remains in question. And Berlusconi awaits the outcomes of at least two other trials. So what’s next?
Read MoreObama Nominates Former Head Of Freddie Mac To Head Up IRS
President Obama has nominated John Koskinen to take over as Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service.
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