Bitcoin is money. That was the gist of a ruling this week from the European Court of Justice (ECJ), the highest court in Europe. The
Read MoreMonth: October 2015
Starbucks, Fiat Tax Deals Ruled Illegal, Ordered To Repay Millions In Back Taxes
In 2014, the European Commission announced that it would formally investigate the tax structures and practices of a handful of companies including Apple (Ireland), Fiat
Read MoreBack To The Future: Taxes Now & Then
We’re a Back To The Future household. My son is obsessed with the first movie of the series, thanks largely to the time machine. If
Read More11 Things I Wish I Could Tell My Younger Self About Taxes
Last week was the deadline for tax returns on extension. I mentioned on Twitter that I was sending my check on the 15th and Robert
Read MoreAs TIGTA Continues To Warn On IRS Scams, New Treasury Scams Surface
Over the past two years, nearly 4,550 victims have collectively paid over $23 million to scammers posing as Internal Revenue Service (IRS) officials. Since October
Read More'Dance Moms' Star Abby Lee Miller Accused Of Hiding Income, Indicted On Fraud Charges
Move over, Real Housewives, there’s a new bankruptcy scandal in reality TV town. Abby Lee Miller, the star of the reality TV show “Dance Moms”
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Losers Like Me: Fantasy Sports Sites Like FanDuel Attract Billions And Scrutiny As Popularity Grows
I lost $25 this week on fantasy sports. For the record, it wasn’t gambling. I know this because the site that I used, FanDuel.com, said
Read MorePodcast Update
The podcast is coming! The podcast is coming! Fear not, the podcast is finally making its re-debut. In the meantime, you can listen to me
Read MoreChances Are, You Paid More In Taxes Last Year Than Facebook Did (In The UK)
Some Facebook users in the United Kingdom (UK) may be getting ready to put that rumored “dislike” Facebook button to use: the social media site
Read MoreBe Smart When Being Charitable: IRS Warns On SC Flood Relief Scams
“This is a Hugo-level event,” declared Maj. Gen. Robert Livingston, head of the South Carolina National Guard. Maj. Gen. Livingston was comparing the last week’s
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