It sounds almost too good to be true, no? Just for filing a tax return, our government will hand over a check to you. It
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Stimulus Plan Is Going Nowhere Fast
I have been highly critical of the proposed economic stimulus plan and the crazed rush to pass any bill just to have something in place.
Read MoreWhere’s the Fire? The Rush To A Unfinished Stimulus Plan.
I try not to politicize too much on taxgirl.com but the circus that is Congress and the White House trying to agree on an economic
Read MoreLondon’s Low Emission Zone Tax Expands
Last year, the Mayor of London outlined a plan for London’s LEZ (Low Emissions Zone). The plan was derived after a study showing that the
Read MoreWhat Exactly Is A Tax Rebate? And More Importantly, What Does It Mean For Me?
The exact nature of the so-called “tax rebate” has been tossed about for weeks now. It’s a confusing issue because the last set of checks
Read MoreDoes The White House Want Something Else?
The White House is playing down rumors that Congress has reached an agreement on an economic stimulus package. A spokesman for the White House claims
Read MoreDeal Reached On Tax Rebates
Earlier today, Congressional leaders reportedly reached an agreement on the economic stimulus plan. The agreement is thought to be a mishmosh of the plans offered
Read MoreWho Gets The Money? Dems And GOP Square Off Over Tax Rebates
You knew, of course, that the issue of economic stimulus packages would all come down to politics. Despite the fact that many economists feel that
Read MoreWhat’s The Difference Between The Fair Tax And The Flat Tax?
These days, quite a bit has been said about the fair tax – likely because it has been widely touted by a number of presidential
Read MoreRecession Likely Without Tax Cuts?
According to Martin Feldstein, a Harvard economist, the US is on its way to a recession. The only way to avoid it? Tax and interest
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