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  • Soda taxes will up holiday cookout costs in a few cities

    July 2, 2017
    Millions of Americans will be enjoying picnics and cookouts in advance of July 4 fireworks. In a few places, though,…
  • 7 states celebrate the July 1 arrival of fiscal year 2018 with higher fuel taxes

    July 1, 2017
    Filling up our cars nowadays is a far cry from the full-service days of yore. Yes, some of us are…
  • Georgia cancels its 2017 back-to-school sales tax holiday

    June 30, 2017
    Georgians who usually delay their back-to-school shopping until the end of July when the state's annual tax-free shopping weekend rolls…
  • Deducting your cell phone as a business expense

    June 29, 2017
    Since the iPhone debuted a decade ago, it's become an indispensable personal and business tool, with accompanying tax issues to consider.…
  • Private bill collectors going after lower-earners’ tax debts tops National Taxpayer Advocate’s list of 13 concerns

    June 28, 2017
    National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson makes a point about private tax debt collection during a May 23 House Appropriations…
  • Senators introduce bill to punish prescription price gouging

    June 27, 2017
    Drug prices are one of the major concerns of all Americans. A group of Senators is calling for a new…
  • IRS warns of four hot summer tax scams

    June 26, 2017
    Feeling left out because tax scammers have been focusing lately on tax preparers? Don't. Crooks likely will be calling or…
  • Tax professionals are target of yet another ID theft scam

    June 25, 2017
    Based on the fast and furious pace of tax scams this month, you'd think it was high tax season instead…
  • Bill collectors accused of using financially dubious tactics to collect unpaid IRS debts

    June 24, 2017
    Private bill collectors are, according to four U.S. Senators, making calls about overdue federal taxes that could put taxpayers in…
  • Fee-free PTINs are available again at IRS website

    June 23, 2017
    After a brief hiatus, the Internal Revenue Service has reinstated its online tool where professional tax preparers can obtain the official…
  • Senate mostly follows House plans to kill Obamacare taxes

    June 22, 2017
    Here's a look at eight Affordable Care Act taxes that Republicans in both the House and Senate agree on eliminating.…
  • 10 tax tips for newlyweds

    June 21, 2017
    Regardless of which month you marry, there are and will be tax matters to  consider. Relaxing after the ceremony. (Photo…
  • Catastrophe savings accounts could help AL, MS & SC homeowners weather hurricane damages & save taxes

    June 20, 2017
    Tropical Storm Storm Cindy is now officially churning in the Gulf of Mexico, with a predicted landfall in a few…
  • Tax telephone scam script rewritten to include mentions of fake IRS certified letters, EFTPS payment option

    June 19, 2017
    Identity thieves are once again targeting taxpayers, this time with a twist on the pervasive telephone tax scam. In its…
  • Thanking dad on Father’s Day for all of his support

    June 18, 2017
    Dancing with Daddy (Courtesy Wifflegif.com via Giphy) Those of us lucky enough to have (or have had) great dads are well aware of all the support…
  • Disney: Unhappiest property tax place on Earth

    June 17, 2017
    Walt Disney attorneys contend that the values of its properties are as inflated as these Disney World balloons and have…
  • DREAMers, other undocumented workers make major tax contributions to Uncle Sam, state treasuries

    June 16, 2017
    Donald J. Trump's got a lot of campaign promise policy issue irons in the fire. This week, he pulled one out…
  • IRS expands info available via Taxpayer Online Account tool

    June 15, 2017
    Lots of taxpayers today, June 15, are making their second estimated tax payment electronically. That makes the Internal Revenue Service…
  • Flag sales tax savings on Flag Day

    June 14, 2017
    The Stars and Stripes. Old Glory. The Red, White and Blue. The Star Spangled Banner. Whatever name you use, today…
  • Don’t miss June 15 tax deadlines

    June 13, 2017
    It may be summer, but for some folks, Tax Day is coming up again on Thursday, June 15. That day…
  • Trumps reunited as FLOTUS, son move into White House

    June 12, 2017
    Moving's a hassle for everyone, but in some cases the relocation costs are tax deductible. Donald J. Trump's family was…
  • Powerball winning ticket bought in CA, but state is tax loser

    June 11, 2017
    UPDATE, Thursday, July 26, 2018: It's happened again. The winning ticket for a huge lottery jackpot, this time the Mega…
  • IRS joining lottery players in hoping for Powerball win

    June 10, 2017
    Why do lottery jackpots seem to grow on already big gambling days? Does God just like tempting all of us…
  • Creatively-named Congressional bill offers financial choices, but for bankers, not bank customers

    June 9, 2017
    The Financial Choice Act is a third of the way to becoming law. Want to take a guess as to…
  • Trump budget could solve IRS PTIN payment problem

    June 8, 2017
    Many professional tax preparers say that giving the Internal Revenue Service added regulatory ability over their jobs isn't warranted. The…
  • IRS online data retrieval tool now available for certain student aid applicants

    June 7, 2017
    The Internal Revenue Service and Department of Education have a graduation gift for some students. The tax agency's income data…
  • IRS shuts down PTIN online tool after court rules it can’t collect fees for tax preparer ID numbers

    June 6, 2017
    Another online Internal Revenue Service tool has been taken offline, but this time it's not security related. Instead, the IRS…
  • Trump 2016 taxes alert: He’s asked the IRS for more time

    June 5, 2017
    Take a look at this Twitter post by Donald J. Trump back in October 2015 of his purported 2014 tax…
  • American expatriates don’t like paying U.S. taxes

    June 4, 2017
    Most Americans living abroad don't like the U.S. requirement that they have to send the Internal Revenue Service a Form…
  • Beckhams, other UK celebs face possible tax bills in alleged tax avoidance film investment deal

    June 3, 2017
    David Beckham made part of his estimated $450 million net worth as an underwear model. With big bucks like that,…
  • Enjoy a doughnut as you ponder food taxes

    June 2, 2017
    Reviewed and updated Friday, June 4, 2021 I'm generally a cereal person when it comes to breakfast, cold in the…
  • 4 summer tax matters to consider in June

    June 1, 2017
    June is here! Summer. Beaches. Holidays. Weddings. Tax breaks. That's not a non sequitur or the fevered delusions of tax…
  • Private tax bill collectors already breaking rules says TIGTA

    May 31, 2017
    Most of us suspected it would happen. We just didn't think it would happen so soon. "It" is apparent disregard…
  • Trump friend and fundraiser reportedly under investigation for alleged Italian tax evasion

    May 30, 2017
    Donald J. Trump's first official overseas trip as president included a stop in Italy. He's back in Washington, D.C., now,…
  • 529 college saving plan perks and pitfalls

    May 29, 2017
    These young women are enjoying their high school graduation ceremony. Now, with diplomas in hand, they and their families are…
  • Joint Thai-British investigation breaks alleged auto export scheme that evaded billions in customs duties and taxes

    May 28, 2017
    Memorial Day in the United States is the biggest day in motorsports worldwide. The starting lights in Monte Carlo signal…
  • House Problem Solvers Caucus — yes, it’s a real group! — sets sights on passing tax reform, infrastructure bill

    May 26, 2017
    Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-New Jersey), center, makes a point as he and fellow Problem Solvers Caucus member Rep. Tom Reed…
  • House tax panel OKs 3 bills related to Obamacare repeal

    May 25, 2017
    Most Obamacare attention this week has been on the been on the revised Congressional Budget Office estimates that show the GOP…
  • Could Mar-a-Lago sinkhole reduce Trump property tax bill?

    May 24, 2017
    When Donald J. Trump gets back from his first trip abroad as president, he's going to come home to something…
  • Trump’s first budget favors defense over domestic programs
    Opposition from all sides; Mnuchin to discuss proposal at upcoming Ways & Means hearing

    May 23, 2017
    Mick Mulvaney, the Trump Administration's Office of Management and Budget Director, met the press this morning to discuss the 45th…
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