On April 20, President Obama put forth Mary L. Smith as his nominee to be the Assistant Attorney General for the Tax Division. A hearing
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IRS Reverses Course On Cell Phone Tax, Asks Congress For Repeal
Just a few days ago, IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman asked for public feedback on proposals to clarify a 1989 law regarding the taxation of cell
Read MoreBanks Get Approval To Repay TARP Funds
Earlier today, ten of the nation’s largest banks received permission from the Treasury to repay a fraction of the amounts loaned out. I know, it’s
Read MoreUK Pols Feel Taxpayers' Wrath, Too
It’s not just politicians in the US who are feeling anger from taxpayers over perceived “perks” in the midst of an economic recession: UK pols
Read MoreElizabeth Garrett Says No To Top Tax Job
Wanted: Assistant Treasury Secretary for Tax Policy. Must love taxes and be willing to undergo grueling nomination process. Also important to demonstrate understanding that everyone
Read MoreAsk The taxgirl: The President & Income Taxes
Taxpayer asks: Does the President have to pay income tax? — I get that question a lot. And this week, I also received this question:
Read More“Fat Tax” On The Scene Again – This Time, In the Senate
Argh. Can our debate on health care and taxes get any worse at this point? After New York tried – and failed – to tax
Read MoreObama Corporate Tax Proposals Not Met With Enthusiasm (No One Is Surprised)
Republicans in the Senate have made it clear that they are not fans of President Obama’s proposals to close international tax “loopholes.” Specifically, Senate Minority
Read MoreSpecter Defects To The Dems: Will It Make Any Difference?
Last week, I was sitting on a panel for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute. My topic was holding business interests in trusts. While many of the
Read MoreWhite House Releases Tax Returns
No extensions necessary for President Obama and Vice President Biden. Both have their tax returns for 2008. Here’s the scoop: President Obama and his wife
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