I’ve blogged before about how the government uses tax as a method of altering taxpayers’ behavior. Different governments tax cigarettes, sweets and fatty foods and
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Religion & Taxes: Commentary
After I wrote my piece on religion and taxes, I emailed the link to my priest, Father Kirk Berlenbach, at St. Timothys because I thought
Read MoreHow Much Is Your House Worth?
And why does it matter on a tax blog? Consider this. You buy a house in the midst of a housing boom. Prices go up,
Read MoreTaxes Too High? You Can’t Blame God.
Susan Pace Hamill, a professor at the University of Alabama Law School (who also hold a seminary degree in divinity) has written a book entitled,
Read MorePlop, Plop, Fizz, Fizz – Lame AMT Relief It Is
Congress finally made up its mind about the AMT – on the last day of business for 2007. The House voted 352-64 to “patch” the
Read MoreCall For Tax Papers
The IRS Statistics of Income Division has issued a request for paper for its 2008 conference to be held in Washington, DC. According to the
Read MoreThree In Five Americans Think That Our Tax System Benefits The Wealthy
Bankrate, Inc. has published the findings of a national poll which found that 60% of Americans think that our current tax system benefits the rich.
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A Baby Tax In Australia?
Maybe those couples who want more than two babies should pay for it. After all, each extra baby consumes more carbon emissions – and thus
Read MoreFix The Tax Code Friday: Salaries
Taking a page from Pennsylvania’s play book (resulting in JoePa’s salary making headlines), I wonder: Should universities (as tax exempt entities) be required to disclose
Read MoreDoes Thompson’s Flat Tax Proposal Make Sense?
Following up on yesterday’s announcement about the winning entry in my law student writing contest, I am pleased to present the entry which qualified as
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