Massachusetts’ cigarette smokers paid an extra $285 million from the $1 per pack hike tax approved in 2013. That’s the good news. The bad? None of that extra cigarette tax revenue was used to stop smoking.
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The Infiltrator Movie: Drugs, Dirty Money & Deep Cover
The Infiltrator, starring Bryan Cranston, John Leguizamo, and Benjamin Bratt, opened in theaters nationwide on July 13. I had a chance to talk with Bob Mazur, whose life is portrayed in the film. Here’s what he had to say.
Read MoreMusic, Tax & The Prime Minister: How Live Aid Changed The UK And The World
Live Aid was a “super concert” launched 31 years ago today with 16 hours of rock music in two venues (London and Philadelphia) linked by satellite. Performers like Bono, Madonna, and Queen said yes to Sir Bob Geldof’s charitable call. But who didn’t say yes? Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. At first.
Read MoreBack To School Sales Tax Holidays Start Soon For 2016
When every dollar counts, parents look for ways to reduce costs. One way is to take advantage of state sales tax holidays for back to school related items. Here’s a lost of states are offering sales tax holidays for back to school items.
Read MoreNJ Woman Finds Lottery Ticket While Doing Her Taxes
Yokasta Boyer was prepping to do her taxes – sifting through records and documents – when she found an old Jersey Cash 5 lottery ticket. It was a winner.
Read MoreIRS Seeks Court Order To Make Facebook Turn Over Info Related To Asset Transfer
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a petition this week in an effort to force social networking company, Facebook Inc., to turn over information to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) about the transfer of assets to Facebook’s Irish holding company, Facebook Ireland Holdings Limited (Facebook Ireland).
Read MoreSoccer Star Lionel Messi Will Appeal Conviction, Prison Sentence On Tax Evasion Charges
Barcelona soccer star Lionel Messi and his father, Jorge, will appeal a Spanish court decision finding the pair guilty of tax fraud.
Read MoreSoccer Star Lionel Messi Found Guilty Of Tax Evasion, Sentenced To 21 Months In Prison
A Spanish court has found Argentine footballer Lionel Messi guilty of tax fraud. The soccer superstar has been sentenced to 21 months in prison.
Read MorePractically Untouchable: Going Offshore Still Has Benefits
In the Cayman Islands it’s a crime to even inquire about a person’s accounts, let alone to disclose their contents.
Read MoreOn July 4, A Declaration Of Independence From British Taxes And British Rule
On July 4, 1776, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Continental Congress formally adopted the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration of Independence is exactly what it sounds like: an announcement to the world that the United States of America was declaring its independence from King George III and Great Britain.
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