- November 16, 2015I can tell the holidays are just around the corner. I'm getting, and making, lots of call about our Thanksgiving…
- November 14, 2015Today's a pretty big day for me. On this day 10 years ago, I published my first post on Don't…
- November 14, 2015Take a look at the signatures on a letter sent last week to Representatives and Senators who set funding levels for…
- November 13, 2015Are you hunkered down at home today, hiding out until Friday the 13th passes? You are not alone in suffering…
- November 12, 2015The Internal Revenue Service's main job is collecting taxes. The agency has long made it clear that it doesn't care…
- November 11, 2015The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. This specific commemoration marked the armistice between World War…
- November 11, 2015The big question when it comes to fantasy sports is are the popular online operations games of skill or gambling?…
- November 10, 2015If you thought you just watched the Republican presidential candidates go after each other (and the moderators), you're right. They…
- November 9, 2015Last week's jobs report for October was surprisingly good. The unemployment rate fell to 5 percent, its lowest level since 2008…
- November 8, 2015One Colorado county is looking to change the traditional linkage of college kids and pot. At a story/suspected crime scene in my first…
- November 7, 2015Paying tribute to our troops is not cheap. Recent on-field displays of patriotism at sporting events cost taxpayers almost $7…
- November 6, 2015A highway funding bill is finally moving through Congress. It was stalled for months following the Senate's approval this summer…
- November 5, 2015Rep. Kevin Brady (R-Texas) took over as chair of the Ways and Means Committee today (Nov. 5), but he shares…
- November 4, 2015Rep. Paul D. Ryan wasn't kidding when he said he didn't want the House Speaker job to infringe on his…
- November 3, 2015I'm a little slow posting today. I had to go vote. Have you been to your polling place yet? If…
- November 2, 2015The Internal Revenue Service is among 13 federal offices that is using high-tech cell phone surveillance devices. The ability of…
- November 1, 2015Note: This post was updated Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017 "The Persistence of Memory" by Salvador Dalí (Oil on canvas, 1931)…
- October 31, 2015Michael Myers, the masked slasher who terrorizes towns and teens on Halloween, obviously loves Oct. 31. Michael Myers of "Halloween" film infamy…
- October 30, 2015The Republican governor of Massachusetts has signed a petition that, if successful, would let his state's voters decide if they…
- October 29, 2015It's official. Rep. Paul D. Ryan (R-Wisc.) is the 62nd Speaker of the House. He won with 236 votes. New House Speaker…
- October 28, 2015This is truly an October surprise. The persistent partisan gridlock on Capitol Hill has been broken, at least when it…
- October 27, 2015It's been quite a day for John Koskinen. The Internal Revenue Service commissioner appeared before a Senate Finance Committee hearing…
- October 27, 2015It's the big day for New York and Kansas City baseball fans. If you're among them and looking to pick…
- October 26, 2015It's no secret that I'm a big football fan. I prefer the NFL because I like to yell at my teams…
- October 25, 2015I'm a big believer in lists. I can't grocery shop without my piece of paper detailing all the edibles the…
- October 24, 2015After reviewing how the Internal Revenue Service mishandled tax-exempt requests of Tea Party and other groups, the Department of Justice…
- October 23, 2015Marriage means doing things together, even things you hate, like visiting the in-laws, cleaning out the garage and filing taxes.…
- October 22, 2015Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wisc.) appears to be on his way to becoming the next Speaker of the House. The Republicans'…
- October 21, 2015Time, and time shifting, is always a factor when it comes to taxes. We filed our 2014 taxes in 2015…
- October 20, 2015When you electronically file your tax return next year, get ready to provide a stronger password and meet tougher validation…
- October 19, 2015Irwin Schiff, the man who mainstreamed the tax protester movement, has died. His family said he passed away on Oct.…
- October 18, 2015Tax evasion is a global problem. Around the world, countries are struggling to make sure that their citizens are paying…
- October 17, 2015Uncle Sam just closed out the 2015 fiscal year with a bang. Taxpayers handed over almost $3.25 trillion in taxes…
- October 17, 2015Donald Trump was among the millions of taxpayers who sent their 1040s to the Internal Revenue Service on Oct. 15.…
- October 16, 2015Today, Oct. 16, is National Dictionary Day. It was created to honor Noah Webster, the publisher of the first dictionary…
- October 15, 2015Happy Tax Day! No, I'm not six months late. Millions of ultimate procrastinators every year get an extension to file…
- October 14, 2015I can't believe I'm about to type this, but Donald Trump is right. Here's the caveat. I'm talking about Trump's…
- October 14, 2015Did you watch the wannabe Democratic presidential nominees debate last night? Good for you. And good for America. Although the…
- October 13, 2015One thing is certain about tonight's debate between the candidates who want to be the Democratic nominee for president in…
- October 12, 2015Ways and Means Committee Chairman Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wisc.) is still contemplating whether he wants to be Speaker of the…