As I have done for the past few years, I’ll be turning over the reins at taxgirl to my readers for the last week in
Read MoreAirline Taxes, Job Cuts Tied To Fights Over Subsidies & Unions
Congress learned a lesson this week: it’s hard to talk job creation when you’re directly responsible for thousands of employees being out of work. In
Read MoreTax Talk 2011 Is On The Way
Tax Talk 2011 is on the way! If you’ve been following the blog over the years, you know that during most major elections, I ask
Read MoreSenate Passes On $1.2 Billion In Guaranteed Revenue
Now that the debt ceiling fix is in place, you’d think that Congress would want to get to work on the rest of the budget.
Read MoreBreaking Down the Debt Ceiling Fix In 10 Easy Pieces
So after all of the drama, it’s over. For now. President Obama has signed into law legislation that will raise the debt ceiling, averting what
Read MoreMassachusetts Joins States Offering Sales Tax Holidays
Ah, Massachusetts. So many firsts: the first public park in the U.S., the first American university (Harvard, of course), first basketball game in the U.S.,
Read MoreDebt Ceiling, Spending Cuts To Rise But No Word On Higher Taxes
If you stayed up to watch the marathon Braves/Pirates game, the one that lasted 19 innings, you kind of know how most people feel about
Read MoreWinehouse Death Renews Debate About Addiction & Choice
The death of Amy Winehouse made headlines everywhere. Winehouse’s career was short but brilliant; her life was similarly short but controversial. By all accounts, she
Read MoreFive Things You Need To Know About The Current Airline Ticket Tax Controversy
I’ll be honest: until about a week ago, I had virtually no clue how aviation-related taxes were imposed or collected. Thanks to Congress, the Air
Read MoreCongress Tells Airlines To Stop Pocketing Extra Fares
Just a few days ago, we found out exactly what airlines thought of consumers when, after a lapse in the law allowed travelers to catch
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