This month, Philadelphia voted to raise property taxes rather than impose a controversial sales tax on soda and sugary drinks, while New York won another
Read MoreTax Scams Making The Rounds Again
Apparently, scammers hope that taxpayers have a short memory. The EFTPS scam that was making the rounds last fall is gaining steam again. This time,
Read MoreNew York Fight Keeps Court Dockets Smoking
I’ve often said that I believe that the behaviors associated with sales tax rates are overstated. I actually don’t believe that folks will drive across
Read MoreFBAR Deadline Looming
Donna (not her real name, of course) has been breaking the law for years. The funny thing is she doesn’t look like your stereotypical criminal:
Read MoreDeduct This: The History Of The Medical Expenses Deduction
When you ask most taxpayers about available tax deductions, the deduction for medical expenses immediately springs to mind. It’s probably one of the most talked
Read MoreThanks, Dad
I’m sitting on my parents’ deck this morning, listening to the wind chimes. It’s an odd moment of quiet in the chaos that is my
Read MoreGun Tax Holiday Under Fire
Every November, after the turkey has been eaten and the cranberry salad has been attacked with vigor, Americans sit back and realize: it’s time to
Read MoreTax Court to Athletes: Image Isn’t Everything But It’s At Least 50%
When LeBron James hits the court in Nike apparel, does it make you like Nike more or less? What about David Beckham wearing (sort of)
Read MoreThe White Haired Senior Tax Amendment
Every now and again when I’m researching, I come across little tidbits in legislative history that make me laugh. Today is one of those days.
Read MoreCheers For A Soda Tax?
Americans love their soda. According to the Center for Science in the Public Interest (report downloads as a pdf), in 2004, the average American consumed
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