It’s Fix the Tax Code Friday! Over the last few days, there has been a lot of focus on Obama’s nominee for Secretary of the Treasury, Timothy Geithner, and his tax woes. Geithner’s tax problems still from the failure to pay self-employment taxes during his stint at the IMF. Critics on both sides have seized…
It’s Fix the Tax Code Friday! Earlier this week, the Philadelphia Inquirer ran an article about an issue that has been on the minds of many local taxpayers as the city prepares for major cuts in services: real estate tax abatement. Many municipalities – from major metropolitan areas like Philly and NYC to smaller towns…
It’s Fix the Tax Code Friday! For most of the week, the headlines have involved the crisis in the automotive industry with eyes on the “Big Three”: Ford, General Motors (GM) and Chrysler. Execs from the Big Three jetted to DC to beg lawmakers for loans worth billions of dollars, warning that the failure to…
It’s Fix the Tax Code Friday! This week, I’m focusing on taxes, budgets and earmarks. There has been some good discussion about whether Melissa Etheridge’s plan to boycott paying taxes in California in response to Proposition 8 is appropriate. So, I’ll take it a step further. Today’s Fix the Tax Code Friday question is: Should…
It’s Fix the Tax Code Friday! On many of the taxgirl.com threads about the possibility of a second economic stimulus package, there have been discussions about age – and whether a second package should benefit the young or old more. The undercurrent of age has also rippled through online discussions about child care credits, retirement…
It’s Fix the Tax Code Friday! We know what Joe the Plumber thinks about the economic plans as proposed by the candidates… But what do you think? Here’s your last chance before the elections to state your case for economic change. Today’s Fix the Tax Code Friday question is: If you could ask either candidate…
It’s Fix the Tax Code Friday! As the economy continues to sour, Congress and the White House both agree that some measure of economic stimulus is needed. The problem? They can’t agree on what would work best. So, I’m taking it to you, the taxpayers… Which of the following scenarios currently being contemplated by Congress…
Fix the Tax Code Friday is back! This is your chance to sound off about tax policy – and propose how you would fix the Tax Code if you were in charge… One of the heavily criticized pieces of the economic bailout package is the extension of the debt forgiveness exemptions for mortgage cancellations. Here’s…
The Vikings apparently can’t win for losing. First, they had to deal with the soap opera that is Brett Favre and the Green Bay Packers – in case you somehow remarkably missed the drama, Favre talked to the Vikings about a position on the team – as a result, the Packers, who have indicated that…
It’s Fix the Tax Code Friday! I am not among the many folks camped out for an iPhone this morning. As tempted as I am by one – and trust me, I am sorely tempted – I can’t bring myself to buy a product that ties me to AT&T. We suffered through a year of…