In 2009, we had “Geithner-gate”: a string of Obama nominees, including the head of money matters for the country, who were flagged for tax errors,
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Telephone Woes & The IRS
You know how it goes. You sit for a bit, staring at the phone, maybe even biting your nails a bit. Should you call? Is
Read MoreHealth Care Reform Debate Starts Anew
The debate about health care reform is starting… again. Here’s why. The Senate passed a bill and the House passed a bill. They have some
Read MoreTanned in the USA
That collective sigh of relief that you just heard? It was Hollywood, taking comfort in the fact that the cosmetic surgery tax is off the
Read MoreTreasury Plays Fairy Godmother To Citi, But Kucinich Says Not So Fast
Not everyone is as thrilled about Citigroup’s new tax breaks as, well, Citi. Former presidential contender Rep. Dennis J. Kucinich (D-OH) counts himself of as
Read MoreBig Banks Move On… With A Little Help From Their Friends?
Wells Fargo announced early this week that it will repay $25 billion received under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP). The announcement comes on the
Read MoreShulman Talks International Tax At GWU
Today, the IRS published the “Prepared Remarks of Commissioner Douglas Shulman before the 22nd Annual George Washington University International Tax Conference.” You can read the
Read MoreTax Extenders Act Of 2009
Am I the only one who think this bill sounds like a bad infomercial? But the Tax Extenders Act of 2009 is a real bill
Read MoreNoise On The Hill: Estate Tax Update
Wow, they did it. The House really did vote on a federal estate tax bill. And it passed. The vote was narrow and partisan: in
Read MoreFederal Estate Tax Bill Up For A Vote
I, for one, am just reeling about the possibility that the House may vote on legislation to extend current estate tax rates. Shocked. I mean, there
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