It’s a tough economy all over these days. It’s not just the feds struggling to raise revenue – state and local governments are facing the
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Back To School Shopping: Sales Tax Holidays & More
I can’t believe that folks are already talking about back to school… With all of the snow this year, I feel like my kids just
Read MoreYachtgate Is Over
The whole of Massachusetts – nay, the world – can issue a collective sigh of relief now: Yachtgate has finally come to an end. Senator
Read MorePaterson’s Take On The Budget: “Everyone Is Tired Of This”
New York has a problem: there’s no budget. The budget was due on April 1. Almost four months later, the budget still sits on the
Read MoreNew Jersey Caps Property Taxes: Will It Be Enough?
Nobody likes a tax hike. It especially hurts when you’re already tops for taxes in the nation. New Jersey, which holds the distinction of having
Read MoreWill Money Pull LeBron To Miami?
LeBron James is a wanted man. Just after the first day of the NBA free-agent signing period, at least six teams (including his current team,
Read MoreForget Soda: NY Moves to Fill Budget Hole with Wine
After trying for two years – and gaining support from New York City Mayor Bloomberg (I) – New York Governor Paterson (D) had to think
Read MorePhilly Amnesty Nets $2 Million Payment
Who says tax amnesty doesn’t work? The cash-strapped City of Philadelphia expects to meet its goal of collecting between $25 and $30 million during its
Read MorePA Tax Amnesty Ends Today
You can say goodbye to those creepy ads… Pennsylvania’s tax amnesty program ends today (June 18). Those taxpayers who chose to participate can avoid penalties
Read MoreRhode Island Makes The Cut
In an era of shrinking tax revenues, most states are rushing to raise funds by increasing rates and simply taxing more stuff. Rhode Island, however,
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