Rumors are swirling around the possibility of manslaughter charges may be filed in the death of pop superstar Michael Jackson. Jackson’s personal doctor, Dr. Conrad
Read MoreCongress Puts Brakes On Health Care Reform
Despite President Obama’s plan to push through a massive health care reform bill before the August break, it will not happen. Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV)
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Ask The Taxgirl: Toilet Paper Tax
Taxpayer asks: Tell me this isn’t true. I got an email today that says that Congress is considering an extra tax on toilet paper. The
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Oakland Votes To Tax Marijuana
A measure to tax the gross receipts of licensed medical marijuana dispensaries in Oakland passed overwhelmingly on Tuesday. The vote makes Oakland the first city
Read More“Just Tax” Parody Meant To Encourage The GOP
In more music news, CNN is reporting that this week at a GOP conference meeting, Republicans were shown the following clip of a video parody:
Read MoreFoxy Brown Faces Tax Liens
Foxy Brown must miss being in the headlines. Since 1997, the controversial rap artist has been in and out of court and/or police custody for
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Deductions For Guest Blogging
Taxpayer asks: While putting together a new group of guest posters for my site, a tax question hit me! Is the time I spend guest
Read MoreAsk The taxgirl: Homebuyer's Credit & Rentals
Taxpayer asks: Does a duplex qualify as a main residence for first time home buyer credit purposes? If the person is going to live in
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Estimated Payments
Taxpayer asks: I’m a recent college grad working 2 full-time jobs and doing some freelance work on the side. I have recently been asked to
Read MoreFix The Tax Code Friday: Cuts Versus Tax Increases
This week, both the feds and states have been struggling with the idea of balancing the budget by making cuts or increasing taxes. Today’s Fix
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