Tax history, trivia, and the lighter side of the tax world — because even tax law can be entertaining sometimes.
Apparently, you can tell a lot about a taxpayer from their… astrological sign. So says the folks at Money Management International, whose findings were reported on Astrostar. Here are your likely tax behaviors based on your astrological sign: Aries (March 21-April 20) Those born under this Fire sign expect the smallest refunds ($1,400). They plan…
How cool is your tax professor? I’m going to be adding some reader-generated interviews to my “Getting to Know You Thursday” feature – and I’m specifically looking for great tax professors. If you know one (or are one), send me a quick blurb with a name, law school and why they’re great. Maybe you’ll see…
I try not to be too political (I said too political) on the blog, but I couldn’t pass up this little gem from the National Republican Senatorial Committee. (Sorry, the video is no longer available.) Apparently, Congress is too busy to pass any AMT relief because they’re reviewing Christmas videos.
Following up on my post about the 12 Days of Christmas, which of the gifts would you most like?
If you’re planning on buying the 364 items in “The Twelve Days of Christmas” this year, it’s going to cost you. According to the annual PNC Christmas Price Index (aren’t you glad such a thing exists?), it will cost $78,100 to buy the 364 items, up 4% from last year. That includes the repetitions in…
What are you thankful for this holiday season?
TaxProfBlog has a wonderful round up of tax-related songs. Here’s my favorite: Stephen Stubbs’ Taxes are Best When You Pay Nothing At All. Looking for more tax fun? Try tax haiku.
I’m such a sucker for Milky Ways – especially the Milky Way Midnight (note to readers contemplating holiday gifts…). And Iowa has brought to the forefront an issue that I’ve been claiming for years: all candy bars are not created equal. Iowa has stirred up some serious candy tax controversy with its definitions of “candy”…
If you think so, or even if you just want to give it a go, check out NaNoWriMo this November. I’m participating (user name is lawmummy, feel free to add me) – and yes, my non-tax writing still tends to be heavy on the legal side (it’s a curse). If you’re looking for inspiration, pay…
After a long week (and trust me, it was long – and it’s only Wednesday), I’ve decided to take a break from tax news (but only a short break) and do something fun… Tax haiku! Vote for your favorite – or make up your own. — 1, Audits IRS audit Not fun, not cheap, not…