First, the good news: the memorial service for Michael Jackson did not cost the City of Los Angeles the $4 million originally reported. Now, the
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Ask The Taxgirl: Michael Jackson's Funeral
One of my recent “ask the taxgirl” questions involved whether Michael Jackson’s funeral expenses were deductible. When I paused to consider whether I wanted to
Read MoreAre the Feds Backing Off UBS?
The New York Times says yes. The Justice Department says no. I’m not sure what to believe but it does make you wonder what’s going
Read MoreCastroneves Ends May With Two Big Wins
It turns out that May was a pretty good month for Helio Castroneves. On last Friday, the last remaining criminal charge against Castroneves – for
Read MoreIRS To Millionaires: Show Me The Money
Those Housewives of New Jersey better brace themselves: the IRS has announced that it’s focusing its audits on wealthy individuals and corporations as part of
Read MoreCastroneves Verdict In
The jury has finally reached a verdict in the Helio Castroneves tax evasion case. There were no scorecards but Castroneves still came out a winner:
Read MoreJury Reaches Verdict In Castroneves Trial… Sort Of
A federal jury has reached a partial verdict in the Helio Castroneves tax evasion trial but Federal Judge Donald Graham isn’t saying much more than
Read MoreWhite House Releases Tax Returns
No extensions necessary for President Obama and Vice President Biden. Both have their tax returns for 2008. Here’s the scoop: President Obama and his wife
Read MoreWhatever, Alexis: Martha Stewart’s Daughter Sues Tax Preparer
If you’ve ever seen the cleverly produced “Whatever, Martha” – a show featuring Martha Stewart’s daughter, Alexis, and her friend, Jennifer Koppelman Hutt – reviewing
Read MoreCalifornia Gives Up On OJ Simpson
Despite boasting an outstanding tax liability last year of more than $1.5 million, California has removed OJ Simpson from its list of biggest income tax
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