It’s Not You, It’s Me
I know, I know… No sooner do I announce my return than ka-blooey: 502, 503, 504, and a whole other host of errors that I’ve never heard of before. But never fear, support is on it – they promise.
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More Phony Tax Emails… It Must Be Election Season!
This morning, I received this email from a friend: Time to consider your pocketbook: C A PIT A L G A INS T A X MCC A IN: 0% on home sales up to $500,000 per home (couples). McCain does not propose any change in existing home sales income tax. OB A M A: 28%…
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Maine Really Is A High Tax State
Sooo, I am researching tax burdens of various states as part of my upcoming series on state taxes. And to my surprise, Maine actually ranks really high in terms of overall tax burden (they’re second, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, Census Bureau and Tax Foundation). Who’s first? Vermont, with an overall burden of…
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I’m Baaa-aack!
I’m not even going to pretend that I’m excited to be back in Philly for the weather (um, fall, where the heck are you?). But it was exciting to be back and see a full inbox related to taxgirl.com – you guys have sure been busy! I have lots of great ideas about future posts,…
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Why Do Mainers Complain About Their Taxes?
So, I’m on vacation in lovely Maine. Each time we come here (and we’ve been coming for a bit), I constantly hear complaints about the overall tax burden of Mainers. And I have to say, I’m a bit perplexed. The sales tax in Maine is 5%. The tax is a bit broad in that items…
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Taxgirl Is On Vacation!
Taxgirl is on vacation (I know, I know!) I’m with the family in the wilds of Maine this week. I have no internet connection inside the cabin (hence, the vacation part) but never fear, there’s still plenty of taxgirl on tap. Check back to see what’s percolating inside of my head… we’ll see what inspires…
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Why Isn’t Taxgirl At The Movies?
Yeah, I wanna know, too. My best laid plans have gone awry – this has been one of the busiest summers that I can remember (that’s supposed to be a good thing, right?). I haven’t had a second to go to the movies. And since no one has inquired about Pixar’s “Cars”, the only movie…
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Girls Gone Wild Founder Files Civil Suit
Joe Francis has spent his life duping young girls into flashing their breasts in front of a camera. Now, he’s claiming that he’s the one that’s been duped. As previously reported, Francis is facing a trial in September on federal charges, including tax evasion. The fed allege that Francis claimed over $20 million in phony…
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First Time Home Buyers Are Cry-Babies
Okay, maybe not all of them. I was a first time home buyer once, too. ** Oh sorry, I just drifted off to a dreamland involving no screaming kids or barking dogs. ** But the latest rounds of criticisms of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 have gotten to me. I’ll just say…
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You Got Something To Say?
I love a good discussion. Some of the most recent topics on taxgirl have generated a lot of passionate discourse – and that’s great (yeah, it can happen on a tax blog). I know that folks have very definite opinions about the upcoming presidential race, Congress, the economy and apparently, even Wesley Snipes. And I…