As part of the continuing discussions about health care reform, the spectre of how to pay for it has risen again. Yeah, cause that’s how
Read MoreIRS Awards Funds: Guess Who Gets Nothing?
The IRS announced that it has awarded nearly $8 million in matching grants to support its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. The funds will
Read MoreTax Havens Suddenly Not All The Rage
Suddenly, it’s not so fashionable to have your money in Swiss banks. That’s sooo February 2009. This season, all of the trendy tax evaders are
Read MoreHealthcare Reform & Taxes
I just received a notice last week from my health insurance provider that rates at my office would be increasing an average of more than
Read MoreBusinesses Get Tax Break
Don’t get too excited. It’s not a huge tax break – but it’s not a bad one either. A bill that was rushed through recently
Read MoreUS Clashes With UK Over New Tax Proposal
When it comes to economics, the US and UK tend to find themselves on the same page. A recent example is their consolidated front over
Read MoreGirls Gone Wild Founder Gets Plea Deal
“Girls Gone Wild” founder Joe Francis feels he finally got a break when a federal judge okayed a deal that Francis struck with prosecutors. Under
Read MoreI’m on the Radio!
I’m going all Clairee from Steel Magnolias on you. I’m on the radio! You can check out my interview with Jeff Horwich on Minnesota Public
Read MoreHousing Credit Extended – What Else Is New?
If you’re opposed to extending the first time homebuyer’s credit (I am), you’re probably in the minority. And you’re definitely not in the Senate. The
Read MoreMaine Says No To Tax Cuts
If you ask a Mainer about taxes, you’re liable to get an earful: Mainers have one of the highest tax burdens in the nation. Nonetheless,
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