Taxpayer asks: Dear Taxgirl, In the last couple months, I’ve received a spammy e-mail asking me to sign an “electronic petition” against a tax increase
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Rebate Schedule Changes
Recession? What recession? President Bush has announced that the delivery of the rebate checks will happen sooner than initially planned. The checks will be distributed
Read MoreCourt Ruling? Court Schmuling. Texas Decides To Collect Stripper Tax Anyway.
The Texas Entertainment Association (TEA) has announced that adult cabarets (or as most people call them, strip clubs) received notification from the Texas Comptroller that
Read MoreMurphy Denied Cert At Supreme Court
To no one’s surprise (except Murphy’s counsel), the Supreme Court denied cert in Murphy v. IRS, 493 F.3d 170 (D.C. Cir. 7/3/07). Counsel for Ms.
Read MoreGOP In Galveston, TX Works To Remove Scientology Status
Last month, a delegate from Galveston County, Texas presented a proposal to the Republican National Convention to revoke tax exempt status for the Church of
Read MoreMcCain Releases Tax Returns, Sort Of
It’s 2004 all over again. A presidential candidate has released his own tax returns – but not that of his spouse. The GOP cries… ok?
Read MorePresidential Candidates: Where Do They Stand On Taxes?
This week – in the midst of a busy tax season – I wrote a guest post for One Vote Matters. It’s a quick and
Read MoreHow Much Money Do You Need To Make To Be President?
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has released his tax return for the 2007 tax year showing that together with his wife, the Obamas earned $4.2
Read MoreSentiments Mixed On Housing Tax Bill
The House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee approved a bill that would offer tax breaks to first-time home buyers. The proposal would allow first-time
Read MoreObama Releases Tax Returns, Challenges Clinton To Do The Same
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has released seven years of his tax individual returns this week. The Obama family reported income of $1.65 million in
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