Illinois residents have been willing to deal with some pretty steep tax increases. But Gov. Pat Quinn may have gone too far this time: Quinn
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Tax Trivia: Prescription Drugs
We have a winner! See comments! Our next tax trivia question is: What’s the only state to charge sales tax on prescription medicines? Don’t forget:
Read MoreTaxgirl Trivia: Sales Tax On Food Items
We have a winner! See comments! Our next tax trivia question is: In 2007, a midwestern state made news (and not in a good way)
Read MoreTwitter Tax Tips #7
For 2008 tax year, those who itemize can deduct state and local general sales taxes OR state and local income taxes. #TwitterTaxTip (For more on
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: State & Local Taxes Paid In Other Years
Taxpayer asks: Can I deduct state sales tax for 2008 and deduct state income tax paid for another year (2007)?? Taxgirl says: Absolutely! There is
Read MoreElection Season Isn't Over Yet
Election Day was last week, right? Yet, a week and a half later, we’re still waiting for outcomes in at least two Senate races. And
Read MoreHappy Halloween!
Happy Halloween to all of my readers! In the spirit of the season (and well, yeah, because I was up too late last night making
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Resale
Taxpayer asks: Hi, So, if I bought, let’s say, some scarfs at a local New Jersey store and paid sales tax on them, then sold
Read MoreWhy Do Mainers Complain About Their Taxes?
So, I’m on vacation in lovely Maine. Each time we come here (and we’ve been coming for a bit), I constantly hear complaints about the
Read MoreOlympic-Sized Problem in Beijing Tackled With Taxes
You only have to a take a peek at the Olympic coverage on NBC to confirm what tourists already know: China has a smog problem.
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