When NJ announced its tax amnesty program, it had high hopes. With sinking revenues and a gaping hole in the budget, Governor Corzine hoped that
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PA Tax Hike Higher Than Expected
Initially, reports out of my home state of Pennsylvania were that Governor Rendell planned to raise income taxes by about 10% to 3.37%. This week,
Read MorePA, NC, ME Sign On To Higher Taxes
It’s not just NJ facing higher taxes these days. Nearly 20 other states are considering raising or adding more taxes and fees to close gaping
Read MoreNJ Taxes On the Rise
NJ is not exactly known for affordable living – especially when it comes to taxes. It appears that will only get worse in 2009 as
Read MoreDoes Pennsylvania Care More About Football Or Taxes?
When it comes to football, Pennsylvanians are pretty hardcore. From the Steelers to the Eagles, NFL football makes headline after headline in the fall. Also
Read MoreNC Woos Apple With Promises Of Tax Breaks
In a tough economy – when a state can’t yet pay its bills – you’d think the fiscal plan for the future would be conservative.
Read MoreCT & MD Offer Tax Amnesty
As states scramble to find revenue, two states had the same thought: why not try to woo those taxpayers that already owe money rather than
Read MoreHurricane Season Starts Soon, As Do Sales Tax Holidays
The beginning of summer often means cookouts, trips to the shore, and camping. For many (including my parents), it also means the beginning of hurricane
Read MoreCalifornia Faces Massive Deficit, Likely To Raise Taxes
I’m guessing that Gov. Schwarzenegger thinks something very different when he sees this slogan these days: The thing that won’t die, in the nightmare that
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:
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