The House of Representatives voted today to extend existing tax cuts (as of today, I’m adding the term “so-called Bush tax cuts” to the list
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Another Tax Break Rolls To A Halt
Since we have plenty of time to start complaining and debating early, Congress has decided to jump right in. On tap for this month: the
Read MoreCongress Still Struggles With Payroll Tax Cut Proposals
With the clock ticking away on the deadline for the one year payroll tax cut (this one, as it turns out, is a real deadline),
Read MoreI’m From The Government And I’m Here To Help
Twenty-five years ago, pop singer Michael Jackson was in the news. Big shoulder pads were all the rage. Libya was under siege. Federal spending outpaced
Read MoreBlack Friday, Indeed, For Congress: Vote Looming
Democratic leaders met this week to talk turkey and decided on two things: A vote on the Bush tax cuts won’t happen until after Thanksgiving;
Read MoreRangel We Have Heard On High
Of course, one of the biggest tax stories of the year would hit while I was on the road… But never fear, I’m on it.
Read MoreObama Releases Tax Returns, Challenges Clinton To Do The Same
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has released seven years of his tax individual returns this week. The Obama family reported income of $1.65 million in
Read MoreWhen A Candidate A-tax
I know, it’s a cheesy title, but I’m banging this out in the middle of a really busy day. Notwithstanding the Philadelphia primaries yesterday (for
Read MoreReality Bytes
It’s easy to listen to a few quick sound bytes from the presidential candidates and get confused. It’s also understandable – they have a lot
Read MoreAnd Now, To The Left… What The Dems Think About Taxes
Taxes. Like them or not, they are going to haunt the presidential candidates in the upcoming election. Earlier this week, I offered some perspective on
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