It looks like Christmas will come early for Senate Republicans today. A procedural vote is scheduled for the tax deal negotiated by President Obama and
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What's Worse Than Confusing Legislation?
What’s worse than confusing legislation? Creepy companies that try to capitalize on it. Here’s what we just received in the mail today… On the outside,
Read MoreTax Cut Vote Pushed Back
Oh c’mon, like you didn’t see this coming a mile away… Congress has figured out that they’re pretty much damned if they do and damned
Read MoreTax Breaks Expiring Soon – No, Not Those Tax Breaks
As the debate over extending those Bush tax cuts continues, another tax break is slipping away… The Making Work Pay Credit, in place for the
Read MoreBoehner: If Loving Obama Is Wrong, Then I Don’t Want to Be Right
Okay, maybe he didn’t take it *quite* that far. But taking a break from his earlier position, House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-OH) has signaled
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 MoreWill The BP Spill Drive Up The Gas Tax?
My daughter asked me the other day why the birds couldn’t breathe. It took me awhile to figure out that she was talking about what’s
Read MoreWhite House Backs Away from Tax Statements
First it was Geithner. Now Volcker. Volcker, who falls under the “not a spring chicken” heading of politicos, is the current chair of the newly
Read MorePoll Has White House Scratching Its Head
A recent CBS News/New York Times poll has the White House scratching its head. Americans were asked, “In general, do you think the Obama Administration
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Disabled Benefits In 2009
Taxpayer asks: I heard that I can get more money back from my taxes this year because I am disabled. Is this true? I am
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