I often say that the stock market is not the economy. That’s been especially apparent in 2020 as indicators like unemployment rates, consumer confidence, and
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What Taxpayers Need To Know About Changing Sales Tax Laws
Since the pandemic, there has been a lot of uncertainty about the economy, especially for taxpayers and business owners. But as governments seek to make
Read MoreGuest Post: Eliminate Fraud & Waste
Guest post by Bryan W. Lillard: The way to cure this mess is simple. First get rid of all Free Trade agreements. Put a import
Read MoreCall For Guest Posts About Taxes & The Economy
As I have done for the past few years, I’ll be turning over the reins at taxgirl to my readers for the last week in
Read MoreState Of The Union 2011: What Does It Mean?
Last night, the President delivered his annual State of the Union speech to members of Congress and to the nation. The text follows below but
Read MoreIs New Jersey Running Out of Money?
New Jersey taxpayers bear one of the highest state and local tax burdens in the country, a fact that wasn’t lost on voters in the
Read MoreExisting Home Sales Rebound In August
Interesting reading from CNN this morning that indicates that the housing market might be steadying: Existing home sales rebound in August – Sep. 23, 2010.
Read MoreObama Proposes Tax Breaks for Business: Too Little, Too Late?
Where were you on December 1, 2007? It’s one of those dates that you’re likely not to remember. But according to the National Bureau of
Read MoreGuest Post: Are Expiring Tax Cuts a Good Thing?
This week, I’ve asked readers to chime in on the Bush tax cuts. This guest post is courtesy of Michael Rozbruch, IRS Problem Solver and
Read MoreSchumer Pushes Call Center Tax
If Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) gets his way, the cost of calling for tech support is going up. Under a new proposal, US companies would
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