Interesting commentary on CNN about why the gas tax doesn’t make sense and why it won’t pass. Pay particular attention to the projected savings to
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Are Sales Tax Rates Going Up As The Economy Goes Down?
The semester before I left for law school, my best friend, Bren, and I packed our stuff into my old Buick Regal (the former family
Read MoreWould A Gas Tax Holiday Help… Or Hurt?
Both McCain (GOP) and Clinton (Dem) have called for a temporary suspension of the federal gas tax – or a gas tax holiday – for
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Tax Dollars For Illegal Immigrant Health Care?
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
Read MoreFirst Rebate Checks To Be Deposited Today
The first wave of rebate payments will be direct deposited today. You can check the revised payment schedule here. It will be interesting to see
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 MoreA Refund? What Are You Spending It On?
Thirty-five percent of taxpayers who expect to receive a tax rebate this year plan to use the money to pay utility, credit card, housing or
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 MoreStrippers Everywhere Breathe A Sigh Of Relief: Texas Pole Tax Is No More
On March 28, a Texas court ruled that the government may not impose a $5/customer “pole tax” at strip clubs. The proceeds of the tax
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