Last week, Gottfrid Svartholm was arrested. Again. If that name rings a vaguely Scandinavian bell, it’s because he’s the co-founder of Pirate Bay. Pirate Bay,
Read MoreRomney’s Tax Returns Allegedly Held For Ransom
There’s yet another claim that GOP Presidential nominee Mitt Romney’s tax returns have been compromised – and this time, the report isn’t a joke. The
Read More11 Tax Myths Debunked
And just like that, summer is nearly over and it’s back to work. This week, I’ve been sorting through the “Ask the Taxgirl” mailbag and
Read MoreJudge Orders Taxpayer-Funded Transgender Surgery For Prisoner
On May 20, 1990, Cheryl Kosilek went to the Emerald Square Mall in North Attleborough, Massachusetts. She never made it home alive. Her body was
Read MoreGetting To Know You Tuesday: Dr. Casey Carder
I’ve mentioned before that one of my favorite bits about the GTKYT series is that it runs the gamut from attorneys to accountants to enrolled
Read MoreJay-Z & Pearl Jam Bring Music To Philly
This weekend was a big weekend for Philadelphia. The city played host to Made in America, a two-day music fest, which was billed as something
Read MoreWould You Donate A Kidney For A Tax Break?
Over the weekend – after some serious wiggle action – my son lost his second tooth. The tooth fairy paid a visit and left him
Read MoreGuest Post: Healthcare Act: Harm Or Benefit?
Submitted by KRISTEN YUNKER I can appreciate all the good intentions behind the Affordable Healthcare Act. I’ve spent my life working in low-wage service jobs,
Read MoreGuest Post: Affordable Care Act & Small Businesses
Submitted by RICHARD N. THOMPSON I am a small business owner. I am a sole practitioner. I feel I personally pay plenty in taxes. My
Read MoreGuest Post: Taxing Online Sales Is Fair
Submitted by DAVID CAMPBELL Is it fair to require online retailers to collect and remit state sales tax? In a word, yes. Most governors who
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