Boy, am I glad that the government pumped billions of dollars into the banking industry! Since that time, borrowing has become significantly easier. Wait, that
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Election 2008: McCain & Obama Tax Plans
I’ve received a flurry of last minute emails about me about the differences between the presidential candidates’ tax strategies. I don’t have anything new to
Read MoreMerrill Challenges Defense Of Marriage Act On Tax Grounds
Charles Merrill, cousin of the founder of Merrill Lynch, has filed a challenge in the US Tax Court against the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).
Read MoreAlabama Imposes ‘Fat Tax’
Just one week after I published my primer on Alabama state taxes, an article was posted on TheRoot.com touting a new tax in Alabama: the
Read MoreBush May Be Warming To Second Stimulus Package
Even though many politicians – including President Bush – are still reticent to use the “R” word (recession), economic pundits, including those in the Bush
Read MoreGOP Counters Democrats' Proposed Second Stimulus Package
Earlier today, the GOP indicated that they are not on board with the Democrats’ proposal for a second economic stimulus package. There’s no surprise there.
Read MoreIs A Second Economic Stimulus Package On Its Way?
I indicated earlier that I didn’t think that a second economic stimulus package would be considered until after the elections – and it looks like
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Foreclosures, Debt Forgiveness and Mortgage Losses Explained
There’s a lot of good discussion on the Fix the Tax Code Friday comments thread about debt cancellation and mortgage debt cancellation relief. I started
Read MoreFix the Tax Code Friday: Mortgage Debt Cancellation
Fix the Tax Code Friday is back! This is your chance to sound off about tax policy – and propose how you would fix the
Read MoreNot Such a Gay Ol' Time in California
When all else fails, hit ’em in the pocketbook… This week, supporters of Proposition 8, which would ban gay marriage in California, released an ad,
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