Giuliani & Romney Go At It
In case you missed the bickering, here’s a clip: (Author’s note: the video has since been removed.)
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And The Winner Of Our Contest Is…
Aime Stewart, of Maryland, the owner and operator of Cutie Pies is our Grand Prize Winner! Cutie Pies is an individual single serving pie business. Her Cutie Pies are 4 inches in diameter and she bakes them in standard aluminum pot-pie containers. The idea is to provide an option for folks who love the idea…
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House Cleaning
The House has approved legislation that would end the extremely unpopular program that allows private collection agencies to collect tax debts for the IRS. The IRS had previously argued that the policy was not financially viable. Of the $32 million brought in since the collection bill went into effect, the IRS collected $7 million on…
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I Guess Scammers Don’t Read My Blog.
I just received the following email with the header “Get Tax Refund on your VISA or MasterCard Now!” in my email today: After the last annual calculations of your fiscal activity we have determined that you are eligible to receive a tax refund of $135.50. Please submit the tax refund request and allow us 6-9…
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A Crowded Field
No, I’m not talking about the Chicago Bears (“13 men on the field”) during their impressive comeback at Green Bay on Sunday night. I’m talking about the GOP presidential primary – nine candidates participated in the most recent debate. Nothing confuses potential voters more than hearing candidates argue about prospective tax plans and disjointed and…
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Fearing The Taxman: When Not To Be Scared
Tax issues cause some folks to act in an irrational manner. True, the taxman shouldn’t be ignored. But feared? Nah. Here’s my list of the top five things that taxpayers are irrationally afraid of – and shouldn’t be: Being aggressive when it comes to deductions. You’re entitled to take deductions. C’mon, say it with me…
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We Have A “Jump Start Your Business” Contest Winner!
Well, winners. Our grand prize winner (and first and second runners up) for the Jump Start Your Business contest have been notified and we will post the results shortly. Thanks to all who participated!
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Is Snipes Acting Up?
A judge has refused Wesley Snipes’ request to postpone his upcoming tax evasion trial. Snipes’ lawyer, Robert G. Bernhoft, reportedly filed the motion because of a fear that Snipes’ former attorney Daniel Meachum would not be physically fit for the trial. Additionally, Snipes also felt that trial attorney William R. Martin was ill-prepared for the…
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The Browns Have Been Apprehended
Ed and Elaine Brown have officially been arrested. The Browns were arrested when undercover officers went to their home at about 7:45pm on Thursday evening. “Ultimately, this open-door policy that they seemed to have which allowed the Browns to have some supporters bring them supplies, welcome followers and even host a picnic –this proved to…
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Fix The Tax Code Friday: War Tax
Some members of Congress have proposed a “war tax” to fight the increasing costs of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Opponents are crying “no more taxes” while others scramble to reconcile a budget spiraling out of control. So today’s question is: Should Congress impose a war surtax in order to pay for the war?…