Tax history, trivia, and the lighter side of the tax world — because even tax law can be entertaining sometimes.
Are you looking for a little sugar rush today? You’re in luck: It’s National Doughnut Day. Now a national event, the first National Doughnut Day happened in Chicago in 1938. And it wasn’t dreamed up by bakers or marketers but by the Salvation Army as a fundraiser to commemorate the work of the “doughnut girls” or “donut lassies”…
I spent much of the weekend wandering around my old stomping grounds in Raleigh, North Carolina, with my daughter. We stopped into one of my favorite spots for dinner, and the waiter brought out the beverage list: There was practically an entire page dedicated to local beers. It was quite a change from back in…
According to Shawshank Redemption’s Red, “In prison, a man will do most anything to keep his mind occupied.” That apparently includes doing income taxes. A real-life Andy Dufresne has been accused of receiving special treatment in exchange for advice on taxes and other matters. Robert Potchen was initially sentenced to 15 years in prison for holding his…
Have a stash of candy after trick-or-treat? Here are 13 uses for leftover Halloween candy – complete with the tax consequences.
On May 19, 2018, well-wishers around the world watched the Royal Wedding. Those in attendance at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, might have been lucky enough to snag a royal gift bag. Was it a gift or a promotion? Here’s what you need to know.
Just in time for Mother’s Day, the Social Security Administration has released its annual list of the most popular baby names.
Seen any good tax memes lately? Before you share, make sure that it’s accurate. Here are some ways to check.
Need a break from tax-related stress? Play along with our Taxgirl Tax Haiku.
It’s National Beer Day. Here are 16 fun facts about beer and taxes.
If you feel like your cell phone bill gets bigger every time you see it, brace yourself: Rates are about to go up again. As Congress scrambles to balance the budget – even as spending has spiraled to a whopping $1.3 trillion for this fiscal year – they hit upon a realization. Texting is more…