Last week, the Department of Labor released the latest unemployment figures. The good news is that the unemployment rate fell by 0.4% to 8.6% in
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GOP Links Payroll Tax Cuts To Pipeline Approval
Here’s why people really hate Congress: these days, it’s all shenanigans. It’s not “what can I do for you?” so much as “what can I
Read MoreDeadline, Schmeadline: Congress May Eliminate Automatic Spending Cuts
It was originally touted as the worst thing that could possibly happen. Okay, the second worst. Yet, the failure to meet the self-imposed Congressional deadline
Read MoreClock Ticks As Super Committee Ready To Admit Failure
Nobody likes Monday. This week, the “super committee” really doesn’t like Monday. With three days left to come up with $1.2 trillion in budget cuts,
Read MoreIRS Gone Bad: Are Things About To Get Even Worse?
Over the years, I’ve represented a lot of clients. I’ve listened to hours and hours of IRS hold music. And I’ve had a lot of
Read MoreCongress Breaks Out Thesaurus For Super-Committee
It’s taken the country more than 100 years to make the Tax Code as complicated as it stands today. And yet, in clear DC fashion,
Read MoreSuper Committee: Obama’s Opening Bid On Taxes
(Quick note from Taxgirl: Guest post by Brash Tax in response to the debt ceiling crisis and the Congressional fix. The post was submitted prior
Read MoreIRS, Congress Now Say No To Ticket Tax Refunds
Never look a gift Congress in the mouth. What they give today can always be taken away. And if you know Congress, it probably will.
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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