The controversial “bag tax” in Washington DC appears to be paying off. The DC Office of Tax and Revenue says that the tax has generated
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Hey Congress, Why Don’t You…? Tax Bad Behaviors
Donna Peeples writes: I have seen a lot of articles in the paper about taxing sodas and foods that are bad for you. I say,
Read MoreFix The Tax Code Friday: Best For Who?
This week, there’s been a considerable focus on a number of proposed “sin taxes” including those on soda, cosmetic surgery and plastic bags. In theory,
Read MoreNJ Applies Retroactive Tax To Lottery Winners
When New Jersey Governor Corzine and the legislature were scrambling to find ways to fill the holes in their budget, it was clear that they
Read MoreDo Taxgirl Readers Support Sin Taxes?
There’s still time to participate in the “sin tax” survey… It only takes a few moments of your time and it’s completely anonymous. Sound off
Read MoreNevada Prostitutes Support Sex Tax
Nevada legislators got an earful (and an eyeful) on Tuesday during a hearing about whether to tax prostitutes. The tax would be $5 per sex
Read MoreAlabama Imposes ‘Fat Tax’
Just one week after I published my primer on Alabama state taxes, an article was posted on TheRoot.com touting a new tax in Alabama: the
Read MoreFat? TV Addict? Should You Be Taxed On Your Lifestyle?
This week, I happened to notice a series of ads running in my local paper (The Philadelphia Inquirer) for Derrie-Air airlines. There were two features
Read MoreSouth Carolina Legislators Endeavor To Make The State Moral
With apologies to my brother and his family who no doubt voted for some of the representatives in the South Carolina legislature, the state should
Read MoreFund Children’s Insurance On The Backs Of Smokers?
Okay, don’t get me wrong. I think that providing universal health care options for children should be a priority in our country. However, shifting the
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