Congress learned a lesson this week: it’s hard to talk job creation when you’re directly responsible for thousands of employees being out of work. In
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Tax Talk 2011 Is On The Way
Tax Talk 2011 is on the way! If you’ve been following the blog over the years, you know that during most major elections, I ask
Read MoreBreaking Down the Debt Ceiling Fix In 10 Easy Pieces
So after all of the drama, it’s over. For now. President Obama has signed into law legislation that will raise the debt ceiling, averting what
Read MoreDebt Ceiling, Spending Cuts To Rise But No Word On Higher Taxes
If you stayed up to watch the marathon Braves/Pirates game, the one that lasted 19 innings, you kind of know how most people feel about
Read MoreFive Things You Need To Know About The Current Airline Ticket Tax Controversy
I’ll be honest: until about a week ago, I had virtually no clue how aviation-related taxes were imposed or collected. Thanks to Congress, the Air
Read MoreCongress Tells Airlines To Stop Pocketing Extra Fares
Just a few days ago, we found out exactly what airlines thought of consumers when, after a lapse in the law allowed travelers to catch
Read MoreDo Americans Want To Pay Higher Taxes To Reduce Our Debt?
Do Americans want to pay higher taxes to pay down our debt? It depends on who you’re listening to. Much has been made of wealthy
Read MoreCongress Offers Tax Free Flights… For Now
As Congress and the President collectively stomp their feet and stick their tongues out at each other over the debt ceiling, frequent travelers are catching
Read MoreAmazon Fights Back Against Online Sales Tax Law
Quick, show of hands: who wants to pay more in taxes? That’s what I thought. Clearly, Amazon.com is right. The online retail giant is planning on
Read MoreDebt Ceiling? What Debt Ceiling?
I’ve received a lot of emails lately asking me to explain what the debt ceiling is and what it really means. It seems that it’s
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