On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress formally adopted what we call The Declaration of Independence. The Declaration of Independence is exactly what it sounds
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Taxes, Not Tequila: A Refresher Course On Cinco De Mayo
Happy Cinco de Mayo! Contrary to popular belief, Cinco de Mayo isn’t Mexican Independence Day – that’s on September 16 (be sure and drop that
Read MoreCivil War Widows, General Logan & Why We Celebrate Memorial Day
In a city filled with art, it’s easy to miss the statue of an American soldier tucked away in Chicago’s Grant Park. But that would
Read MoreOh Baby! Social Security Announces Most Popular Baby Names Of 2014
The most popular names for babies born in the United States for 2014 are… Noah and Emma. The list of the most popular baby names
Read MoreWidow Of Former Pacers Owner Sues IRS For $21 Million, Says Team Became An 'Embarrassment'
Last year, the Indiana Pacers found themselves in a National Basketball Association (NBA) showdown with the Miami Heat. As the regular season was winding down,
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Famous Tax Cheats: Al Capone, Public Enemy Number One
“They can’t collect legal taxes from illegal money.” Those infamous words would eventually come back to haunt Alphonse Gabriel Capone, better known as Al Capone,
Read More13 Quirky Beer And Tax Facts On National Beer Day
Happy National Beer Day! National Beer Day falls on April 7 and commemorates the day that beer was once again allowed to be legally manufactured
Read MoreAfter BBC Sacks Top Gear's Clarkson, Viewers Say They Won't Pay Tax
I am not a car person. I never have been. My first car was my parents’ old Buick, I now drive a practical but boring
Read MoreBank To 'Star Trek' Fans: It May Not Be Illegal But Stop Spocking Our Bills
The Bank of Canada has a message for many Leonard Nimoy fans: Stop Spocking our bills. To honor the late actor Leonard Nimoy, Canadian fans
Read MoreBush: No New Tax Pledge
Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush may have signaled his interest in running for President in 2016 but he’s clearly not following exactly in his father’s
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