Don’t believe the hype: there is no deal on the budget. Yes, I saw all of the headlines, too, some of them to prompt readers
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Deal Or No Deal? Congress May Have Agreement On Payroll Tax Cuts
Congressional leaders are reporting that they’ve reached a deal to extend the payroll tax cut. Two Representatives in the “closed-door” committee negotiations, Reps. Renee Ellmers
Read MoreTax Talk 2012: Tom Miller
With South Carolina behind us and Florida looming, we’re firmly in the throes of primary season. I feel strongly that it’s important to understand what
Read MoreAfter Loss, Romney To Release Tax Returns
So, show of hands: who really thought that former Massachusetts Governor and current GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney would win South Carolina? My hand will
Read MoreBoehner Claims Compromise On Payroll Tax Cut Extension
As if we didn’t need further evidence that Congress is phoning it in these days … House Speaker Boehner (R-OH) backtracked Thursday afternoon and announced
Read MoreCongress To Taxpayers: We Give Up
For the second time in so many months (remember the debt ceiling deadline debacle?), Congress has thrown up its hands and walked away. After failing
Read MoreMonday Night Vote Lessens Chances Of Payroll Tax Cut Approval
The payroll tax cut extensions are going nowhere fast… A vote last night by Republicans on the House rules committee will prevent a direct vote
Read MoreBoehner Pushes For One Year Extension On Payroll Tax Cuts
It’s not often that you’ll see me lauding House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) as the voice of reason but here it is: the man is
Read MoreWhen Dumb Meets Stupid: Payroll Tax Cut ‘Compromise’
So months and months of debate on the payroll tax cut has resulted in this: a two month extension. No, you didn’t read that wrong.
Read MoreCompromise Should Avoid Government Shutdown
Nothing is written in ink (yet) but all indications are that Congress has reached an agreement that would avoid a government shutdown. While the details
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