At happy hour tonight, I had a vodka martini. My liquor of choice? 1681 Penn vodka crafted by Philadelphia Distilling. Despite being distilled in the
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Considering The Death Penalty: Your Tax Dollars At Work
Clayton Lockett was a career criminal. In 1992, he pleaded guilty to burglary, knowingly concealing stolen property and he pleaded no contest to charges of
Read MoreWidow Loses House Over $6.30 Tax Bill
A Pennsylvania woman has lost her home for little more than the cost of a Starbucks Frappuccino.
Read MoreHit A Pothole? It’s Gonna Cost You – One Way Or Another
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, a pothole is “a bowl-shaped depression in the pavement surface.” Those aren’t exactly the words
Read MoreIt’s No Toke: Colorado Pulls In Millions In Marijuana Tax Revenue
Marijuana is legal now in Colorado and bringing in tax revenue. So what happens to the money?
Read MoreInfrastructure Bill Includes ‘Tax Amnesty’ For Companies With Offshore Cash
Is it a bridge too far? A controversial proposal to fix our roads and bridges also includes the right to repatriate assets at zero tax, a move some are calling “tax amnesty.”
Read MoreDelayed Tax Refunds, TC 570 And An Important Distinction
As tax season continues to roll, the IRS is reporting that refunds are being issued faster than in 2013. But not everyone is happy. What about those 570 codes – do they mean anything?
Read MoreCamp’s Tax Proposal: The First Thing We Do, Let’s Kill All The Lawyers
Rep. Dave Camp released his tax reform proposal this week. Among the provisions, one targeting service professions – like lawyers, doctors, architects, engineers and consultants is getting attention. What does it mean for professionals and their clients?
Read MoreHarry Potter, Walking Dead Celebs Release ‘Robin Hood Tax’ Film
As Europe struggles with the notion of a financial transaction tax (a/k/a “Robin Hood tax”), a number of celebs have stepped up to voice their opinion… in film.
Read MoreDelayed Tax Refunds, The EITC, & How We’re Getting It Wrong
Millions of taxpayers are filing tax returns early in search of a refund. Many are finding that refunds may be delayed and there’s no explanation. Is it an administrative delay? Are we running out of money? Or do we just have the policy all wrong?
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