Taxpayer asks: Dear Taxgirl,Congress has passed a bill allowing a tax deduction for the sales tax on the purchase of a new car. Does that
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Is Stripping Art?
A New York judge seems to think so. Administrative Law Judge Catherine M. Bennett has ruled that the eloquently named Nite Moves, a strip club
Read MorePalin Rejects Federal Stimulus Funds In Alaska
Following in the footsteps of a handful of other governors, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has indicated that she will take only 55% of the federal
Read MoreGovernor Pat Quinn Proposes More Taxes In IL: Residents Worry Air Is Next
Illinois residents have been willing to deal with some pretty steep tax increases. But Gov. Pat Quinn may have gone too far this time: Quinn
Read MoreYou Can Leave Your Hat On, And Your Wallet At The Door
New York state needs money has found its moral center – and it’s in Brooklyn. New York Assemblyman Felix Ortiz, who represents Brooklyn, has proposed
Read MoreTax Trivia: Prescription Drugs
We have a winner! See comments! Our next tax trivia question is: What’s the only state to charge sales tax on prescription medicines? Don’t forget:
Read MoreIs the "Hummer Tax" the Answer?
Massachusetts has always been a little – we’ll call it different – when it comes to politics. And in some cases, it’s paid off. It’s
Read MoreTaxgirl Trivia: Sales Tax On Food Items
We have a winner! See comments! Our next tax trivia question is: In 2007, a midwestern state made news (and not in a good way)
Read MoreReal Estate Tax Deductions For 2008 And 2009
Traditionally, taxpayers who owned homes could only deduct state and local real estate taxes if they opted to itemize their deductions. However, for the tax
Read MoreSweetening The Pot: A Tax On Marijuana?
Every year, you hear a bunch of folks, supposedly on the fringe, touting the advantages of the legalization of marijuana. And every year, bills come
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