There has been a lot of talk about which presidential candidate has the best tax plan for “middle class” America. It’s an interesting question because
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Stimulus Checks Not Encouraging Consumers To Spend
Despite the billions of dollars (with a b) which are suddenly floating around our economy, courtesy of the federal government in the form of a
Read MoreWho Else Got A Boost From The Stimulus Package?
I’ve already reported that tax professionals received a benefit from the stimulus package with more taxpayers than ever rushing to file. Now comes news that
Read MoreCongress Still Trying To Clean Up Housing Mess On Taxpayers’ Dime
The Senate voted overwhelmingly (76-10) to advance a mortgage rescue plan to save hundreds of thousands of homeowners from foreclosure. The plan focuses on a
Read MoreThe $20 Million “Oops!”
In San Mateo County, California, the Board of Supervisors is holding a closed-door session to deal with a $20 million mistake. As mistakes go, it’s
Read MoreWho Benefitted From The Economic Stimulus Plan?
Who really benefitted from the economic stimulus plan? Tax professionals for sure. H&R Block, the nation’s largest tax preparer service, reported a banner quarter. The
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Who Owns The US Federal Debt?
Taxpayer asks: Hey taxgirl, I get that we have overspent in Congress. But who do we owe exactly? And what is the difference between the
Read MoreMcCain v Obama on Tax: Is It Really Just the Lesser of Two Evils?
Obama and McCain continue to battle it out about the issue that most Americans seems to care about right now: the economy. To hear each
Read MoreFun Friday Wraps Up And We’ve Concluded: Gas Is Expensive!
Fun Friday has wrapped up on the channel – there are lots of great posts about the price of gas and how it affects each
Read MoreFun Friday: Manufacturing & The Economy
More reading about manufacturing and the economy: Where do your things come from? Whose Economy Do Your Purchases Support? Made in the USA? Where do
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