My daughter asked me the other day why the birds couldn’t breathe. It took me awhile to figure out that she was talking about what’s
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DC Bag Tax Pays Off – Maybe?
The controversial “bag tax” in Washington DC appears to be paying off. The DC Office of Tax and Revenue says that the tax has generated
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Energy-Efficient Appliances
Taxpayer asks: Can you get money back for purchasing a washer and dryer in 2009 that has the energy star on it? Thanks for the
Read MoreTesla Roadster Again Controversial (And This Time, It Has Nothing To Do With Jeremy Clarkson)
When Top Gear’s Jeremy Clarkson reviewed the electric sports car Tesla Roadster, he had plenty to say. Notably, he complained about the price, which was
Read MoreAir Apparent: Buying New Energy Efficient Appliances
Every summer, my husband and I have the same argument about whether we should get central air. We live in an old Victorian house in
Read MorePaper Or Plastic? Seattle Says No To Bag Tax
I previously blogged that Seattle was contemplating a tax on plastic bags which managed to garner a decent amount of support. Clearly, the initial support
Read MoreSeattle Message: Go Green Or Lose Your Green
When you think about sin taxes, you normally think about things that are bad for you such as cigarettes, booze and, if Congress gets its
Read MoreDC Considers Hike In Gas Tax
Cities are getting mighty creative in their efforts to fight rising deficits. No run of the mill income/wage/salary/vocation tax increases here. Philadelphia wants to raise
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Ask The Taxgirl: Toilet Paper Tax
Taxpayer asks: Tell me this isn’t true. I got an email today that says that Congress is considering an extra tax on toilet paper. The
Read MoreFix The Tax Code Friday: Energy Tax Credits
It’s Fix the Tax Code Friday! This week, I’ve been researching federal energy tax credits for an Earth Day post that I’m writing (yes, I’m
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