August 6, 2009

Ten states hold back-to-school sales tax holidays this weekend, even though in some places, kids are already back in class.The…

August 5, 2009

In my post on today's U.S. income tax birthday, I mentioned that our current tax system has been in place…

August 5, 2009

On Aug. 5, 1861, the United States' first personal income tax was created when the Revenue Act of 1861 became law.…

August 4, 2009

Actor Nicolas Cage is in tax trouble again.Last year Cage settled one IRS debt. Now he's been slapped with a…

August 4, 2009

Here's some breaking news that's really no surprise: Uncle Sam's tax take is expected to decline 18 percent this year.…

August 4, 2009

People are buying homes again, at least in a few areas of the country. The Case-Shiller Price Index, compiled by…

August 3, 2009

I spend one Sunday at a friend's pool party and all tax hell breaks loose!Yesterday, folks who've rallied at recent…

August 2, 2009

Based on participation numbers, the cash for clunkers program has been a great success. In fact, it was almost too…

August 1, 2009

The most populous county in Alabama is in huge financial trouble, in large part because of its reliance on money…

August 1, 2009

Analysis of the latest IRS data is not going to help sell a tax-the-rich approach to funding healthcare reform.Thanks to…