- January 10, 2017Reviewed and updated Dec. 1, 2021 A tax preparer helps a client file her taxes. (U.S. Army photo) Every year, most of us…
- January 9, 2017I'm late blogging today (Monday, Jan. 9) because I spent the day with my Mom. All those errands my Mom…
- January 8, 2017We finally are in 2017. Thank goodness. I am so jazzed for the start of the 2020 presidential campaign in…
- January 8, 2017The 115th Congress has been in session less than a week, but the Representatives and Senators are wasting no time…
- January 7, 2017We're in the midst of an Arctic cold spell here in Central Texas. Yes, it's nothing compared to many other…
- January 6, 2017I got in my car for the first time in 2017 today. It also was my first use of my…
- January 5, 2017Donald Trump doesn't move into the Oval Office for 15 more days, but the Republican-control Congress is working on legislation…
- January 4, 2017Tax season is here. You know what that means. Tax scams are here in full force. Even before the official…
- January 4, 2017It's that time of year again, tax season. Whether you're working on your Form 1040 (or 1040A or 1040EZ) yourself…
- January 4, 2017Happy New Tax Year! Yes, 2017 is here, much to the relief of many folks who couldn't see 2016 end soon enough.…
- January 3, 2017The first Friday the 13th of 2017 is lucky for some taxpayers. That's the day that Free File once again…
- January 2, 2017There weren't any major tax bills in 2016. That's going to change in some form in 2017 now that the…
- January 1, 2017Hello, 2017. For some of us, you sure took your sweet time. Others think you arrived a tad too soon. Few…
- December 31, 2016One of the big sticks that the Internal Revenue Service wields is penalties for our mistakes or willful disregard of…
- December 30, 2016You might have seen the suggestion that you move to lower your tax bill. I love old ads like this…
- December 29, 2016Time is rapidly running out to make year-end tax moves, but if you're a septuagenarian, here's one that you definitely…
- December 28, 2016With Republicans soon to be in control of Congress and the White House, the tax focus has shifted to a…
- December 26, 2016China has enacted a series of taxes on various types of industrial pollution. But to the dismay of even some…
- December 25, 2016Merry Christmas! The big day for all good boys and girls of all ages is finally here. And here in…
- December 24, 2016A couple of days ago when I blogged about Amazon's decision to start collecting sales tax amounts in 2017 on…
- December 23, 2016I love Christmas. I love it so much that I convinced the hubby to put our tree up the week…
- December 22, 2016Here's a special end-of-year tax move for Louisiana online shoppers. Make sure your purchase is delivered by Dec. 31. That's…
- December 21, 2016Today is officially winter. You know what that means. Taxes. For folks in Michigan, at least. Much of the United States has been in…
- December 20, 2016This post has been reviewed and updated, Friday, Dec. 14, 2018 Bear and bull statues face off outside the stock exchange in Frankfurt,…
- December 19, 2016America's 538 electors are meeting today in their state capitals to cast votes that will make the Nov. 8 presidential…
- December 18, 2016Working overseas can be a wonderful professional and personal opportunity. It also can present some tax problems. The United States…
- December 17, 2016Yes, it's December. Only eight days until Christmas. Much of the United States is in the grip of a deadly…
- December 16, 2016Most of us can use some extra cash. That's particularly true during the holiday shopping season. But unfortunately, recent emails…
- December 15, 2016The enactment of the 21st Century Cares Act this week means medical researchers will get more money for their efforts…
- December 14, 2016How's your holiday shopping going? If you're still looking for something to impress your true love, consider giving a gift…
- December 13, 2016Your business-related driving probably won't save you as much on your taxes in 2017. The reason? The Internal Revenue Service…
- December 12, 2016NOTE: This post was updated Dec. 20, 2017. Are you looking for a new ride? Buying a car at the…
- December 11, 2016What's your favorite currency? I'm not talking dollar value, but which one do you find more appealing aesthetically? Here in…
- December 10, 2016Good news. A short-term spending bill is in place to keep Uncle Sam's agencies running. Better news. The money will…
- December 9, 2016Get out your calendars! The IRS has some tax-related dates for us. The biggie is the start of the upcoming…
- December 8, 2016Most of us are knee-deep (or deeper!) into holiday tasks, but the Internal Revenue Service thinks it's also a great…
- December 7, 2016Internal Revenue Service Commissioner John Koskinen got an early Christmas present on Tuesday, Dec. 6, when the House overwhelmingly rejected…
- December 6, 2016In 1994, Buck Showalter, current Baltimore Orioles (Go Birds!) manager but back then manager of the New York Yankees, had…
- December 5, 2016The Internal Revenue Service is continuing its Future State efforts to get more of us digitally involved with our taxes. The…
- December 4, 2016It's National Cookie Day. Guess what I had for breakfast? And probably for lunch and supper, too. Mmmmm! Mint Milanos,…