Democratic leaders met this week to talk turkey and decided on two things: A vote on the Bush tax cuts won’t happen until after Thanksgiving;
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Rangel Gets Censure, Has To Pay Taxes (Um Yeah?)
So you cheat at work and get caught… What can happen? You could get fired. You could lose some pay. You could be suspended. Or
Read MoreRangel Guilty On 11 Counts, Including Failure To Pay Tax
After Charles Rangel (D-NY) walked out of a contentious hearing on ethics charges, the subcommittee debated the charges without him and found him guilty of
Read MoreLame Duck, Lame Duck, Goose!
Nothing is quite so exciting as a lame duck Congress. And I mean that in the most snarky, sarcastic, rolling of my eyes kind of
Read MoreRangel: Gimme Just a Little More Time
Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-NY) asked for more time today to prepare for his ethics subcommittee hearing. Rangel told the panel that he has not had
Read MoreThe Waiting Game & AMT
As a parent, I spend a lot of time waiting. I have watched my son eat a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for an hour.
Read MoreFix the Tax Code Friday: Tax Predictions
So, none of us have a crystal ball but earlier this week, I made some predictions about potential tax changes in the new year. I
Read MoreCongress Promises AMT Relief
But don’t get too excited. It’s totally lame – again. You see, when it comes to the AMT (alternative minimum tax), Congress has no answer.
Read MoreDon't Gamble on the Budget: Just Raise Taxes Says Quinn
In one of the more bizarre statements this post-election season, Gov. Pat Quinn (D) of Illinois has advised the legislature that an alternative plan to
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Politicians & Job Hunting Expenses
Taxpayer asks: Can successful or failed contenders deduct their expenses from the federal taxes as a job hunting related expense? Got to wonder what Whitman
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