Despite three campaign appearances by President Obama, Governor John Corzine lost his gubernatorial seat in New Jersey to GOP challenger Chris Christie last night. Exit
Read More"Complexity of Tax Law" Not a Challenge for IRS?
What challenges are the IRS facing this year? Apparently not the complexity of the Tax Code. The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) released
Read MoreIRS Claims 2 Out Of 3 Taxpayers Now E-File
Of course, more folks are e-filing. It’s fast, it’s easy. And with more folks than ever with internet and computer access, it’s to be expected.
Read MoreAnd The Most Secretive Financial Jurisdiction in the World Is…? (Hint: there’s no cheese involved)
The Tax Justice Network has recently released its list of the most secretive financial jurisdictions in the world. And who topped the list? Luxembourg? Switzerland?
Read MoreUBS Client Prosecutions Continue
Jeffrey Chernick, a toy salesman out of New York, was sentenced on Friday to three months in prison for hiding millions of dollars from the
Read More2010 Not Likely to Be All That Different From 2009
It looks like 2010 likely won’t be all that different from 2009 – at least when it comes to taxes. Each year, by law, the
Read MoreHomebuyer’s Extension To Cost…
Get ready for it… $10.8 billion. This is an estimate for the extension portion only – the initial credit cost just over $8 billion. Call
Read MoreFirst Time Homebuyer’s Credit Likely Expanded
You know what they say in Congress, if it’s not broke (enough), keep trying until it is… So, with that in mind, Senate Majority Leader
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Donating An Engagement Ring
Taxpayer asks: Hi Tax Girl!I got rid of the husband and now I would love to get rid of the engagement ring. I have thought
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Wedding Dress Donations
Taxpayer asks: Hi Taxgirl, Like many women this year, I got married and now I would like to donate my dress to charity. What do
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