Tax history, trivia, and the lighter side of the tax world — because even tax law can be entertaining sometimes.
Where exactly does the money go when you buy your Powerball ticket? States that participate in the Powerball already have a plan to spend those dollars – even if the big winner is from another state.
Hoping to win the Powerball? You know your winnings will be subject to federal tax. But which state and local authorities also want a piece?
It’s Cyber Monday which means that holiday shoppers are hitting the internet in search of gifts for the season. How much are you hoping to spend on holiday gifts this year? Chances are, you’re looking to spend about the same as last year. A number of economic indicators are giving shoppers the impression that inflation…
If you follow me on social media, you know that my son asked me to pack candy for his school lunch today. That’s right, candy. We were out of sandwich bread at the house but we have bags and bags of Halloween candy in the kitchen so Charlie figured he’d take a stab at it…
I love Halloween. I love all of the camp and the craziness. I always have. I dress up every year, even as an adult. This year, I’m going as a flapper (yes, a little nod to the Capone era). Last year, I was an aging movie actress. I’ve also been zombie pirate, Cleopatra and the…
We’re a Back To The Future household. My son is obsessed with the first movie of the series, thanks largely to the time machine. If you haven’t seen the film (which boggles the mind, quite frankly), Doc (played by Christopher Lloyd) sends Marty McFly (played by Michael J. Fox) back to the 1950s using a…
Last week was the deadline for tax returns on extension. I mentioned on Twitter that I was sending my check on the 15th and Robert Flach (@rdftaxpro) promptly and correctly chastised me, saying, “Shame on you. When I owe I mail my check on April 15th – but I prepare the return as soon as…
The podcast is coming! The podcast is coming! Fear not, the podcast is finally making its re-debut. In the meantime, you can listen to me chat with Jeena Cho about writing, tax and how Taxgirl came to be here (grab a cup of coffee and plan on staying awhile, it’s long!).
Okay, right off the bat, I’m going to acknowledge that I’m not the poster child for all working moms. In 2013 (the last year for which complete data is available), the labor force participation rate of mothers with children under 18 years of age was 69.9%. That’s a lot of working moms. Included in that…
It appears that Santa Claus has fallen on hard times. Santa’s Office – yes, the real one – located in Finnish Lapland is filing for bankruptcy over massive debts, including a 200,000 euro ($223,980) tax bill. The Finnish Tax Administration notified the company in May of 2015 that a substantial payment was due. Once the…