I love the Olympics. I make no apologies. I love the whole spectacle from the tacky opening ceremonies to the lovefest that is the closing
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House Votes To Extend Tax Cuts, Accomplishes Nothing
The House of Representatives voted today to extend existing tax cuts (as of today, I’m adding the term “so-called Bush tax cuts” to the list
Read MoreWhy I Don’t Believe That Anonymous Hacked The IRS For Romney’s Returns
(Author’s note: Apparently, some folks are upset that I didn’t explicitly state that this original story appeared on a satirical site – though I clearly
Read MoreMiddle Class Tax Cuts Not Extended
I hate it when news reports give the impression that something is totally different than it really is… This is why when I checked email
Read MoreA Dog May Have Its Day But No Tax Perks
I woke up on Monday morning to a strangely empty house. The dog was gone. My dog, a lab mutt, has been a part of
Read MoreProfessionals Speak Out On Supreme Court Health Care Ruling
My favorite part of tax law and tax policy, after I’ve sorted through it all in my own head, is picking the brains of my
Read MoreIf The Health Care Law Is Really A Tax Law, Is It Doomed On Procedure?
Now that the dust is settling a bit on the SCOTUS decision on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, questions are starting to come
Read MoreSCOTUS Rules On Health Care Act, Relies Heavily On Tax For Decision
So today was the day: SCOTUS has ruled on the Affordable Health Care Act (also called “the health care law” and “Obamacare”). The Supreme Court
Read MoreAnother Tax Break Rolls To A Halt
Since we have plenty of time to start complaining and debating early, Congress has decided to jump right in. On tap for this month: the
Read MoreAs SCOTUS Rules, IRS Struggles With Tax & Immigration-Related Measures
With the ink barely dry on the Supreme Court ruling striking down most of Arizona’s controversial immigration measures (click here to read the opinion on
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