This week, the eyes of the nation turn to South Carolina. No, not for the 37th Annual South Carolina Square and Round Dance Convention (though
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Tax Talk 2012: Lee Wrights
As I noted before, in terms of what affects voters the most, I feel strongly that it’s important to understand what it is that each
Read MoreTax Talk 2012: Vern Wuensche
We’re coming down to the wire for presidential nominations. Election coverage is heating up and it seems like there’s a debate on television nearly every
Read MoreTaxpayers Suggest Resolutions For Congress In 2012
It’s the New Year and sadly, the same old Congress. With that in mind, I thought that Congress could use a little help with their
Read MoreCongress Needs Some Advice In 2012
The New Year is almost here! And Congress is still, well, Congress. Clearly, they need a little direction for 2012 so I thought I’d ask
Read MoreWhat You Can Buy With Your Payroll Tax Cut From Congress
After all of the drama, Congress managed to push through a payroll tax cut extension just before the holidays. The payroll tax cut was extended
Read MorePayroll Tax Cut Bill Includes New 'Recapture' Tax For The Wealthy
So now that the payroll tax cut has been extended for two months, what does that mean for taxpayers? Well, even though the collective wisdom
Read MoreCongress Takes A Holiday, Passes Payroll Tax Cut Extension Anyway
Congress may be on holiday but they still managed to get something done. And by something, I mean nothing. But they want to pretend that
Read MoreBoehner Claims Compromise On Payroll Tax Cut Extension
As if we didn’t need further evidence that Congress is phoning it in these days … House Speaker Boehner (R-OH) backtracked Thursday afternoon and announced
Read MoreCongress To Taxpayers: We Give Up
For the second time in so many months (remember the debt ceiling deadline debacle?), Congress has thrown up its hands and walked away. After failing
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