Well, color me surprised. The House voted on the budget after all, and they voted up or down, rather than amending the Senate bill. The
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Vice President Biden Shops Costco As Costco Shops Tax Deal
So what do Vice President Joe Biden and I have in common? We both have a Costco card. It’s true. If you follow the blog
Read MoreTaxes From A To Z: Q Is For Qualified Dividends
Q is for Qualified Dividends. Qualified dividends sound fancy but they’re really just ordinary dividends that, if they meet certain criteria, are taxed at lower
Read MoreThe Morning After: The Tax Deal Hangover
I’ll admit that I didn’t see yesterday’s tax deal coming. I was fairly certain that the drama would play out through this week. We still
Read MoreHey Congress, Why Don’t You…? Estate Tax & Dividends
Scott Lovingood writes: Two specifics that should be addressed immediately. Stop double taxation 1) Eliminate the estate tax. You pay taxes on everything you make
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Reinvested Dividends
Taxpayer asks: I don’t understand. I have my stocks on a program that reinvests the dividends back into the stock. My broker says that this
Read MoreFix The Tax Code Friday: Dividends & Interest
Many proponents of the flat tax have advocated for the elimination of tax on dividends and interest, leaving only a tax on wages and “earned
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