- February 24, 2016I'm working on a tax story on my laptop, periodically referring to some background material on my PC screen (yes,…
- February 23, 2016Donald J. Trump, the leader for the Republican presidential nomination, is happy to talk about how he pays the IRS…
- February 21, 2016One of my favorite faux inspirational sayings suggests a way to deal with stress, which is a major issue for many…
- February 20, 2016If you work in the world's oldest profession, finances can be problematic. First, your job is illegal, so you don't…
- February 19, 2016Millennials are relishing their influence in the current presidential campaign, especially on the Democratic side where they're helping make the…
- February 18, 2016One easy -- and scary -- way to know that we're at the peak of tax filing season is to…
- February 17, 2016William Cobb, president and CEO of H&R Block, agrees -- to a point -- with folks who are calling for…
- February 16, 2016What's one way to get state lawmakers to consider tax legislation? Threaten to effectively shut down one of its top…
- February 15, 2016Today's federal holiday officially is Washington's Birthday. The Father of Our Country was born on Feb. 22, 1732, and his…
- February 14, 2016There are very few times when folks are on the Internal Revenue Service's side, but this might just be one…
- February 13, 2016If you live in Maryland and your significant other isn't particularly romantic, you might be able to pick up a…
- February 13, 2016Everyone was reminded last week of Albert Einstein's brilliance. Almost exactly 100 years after the wild-haired physicist posited the existence of…
- February 12, 2016Super Bowl winners get it all. More fan adoration. Parades. A flashy piece of jewelry. Trips to Disney World. More…
- February 11, 2016The legislative merging of international manufacturing and the Internet is complete. The Senate this afternoon finally approved H.R. 644, the…
February 10, 2016The information about his $916 million business loss in 1995 comes from state tax returns filed with New York, New…- February 10, 2016And the tax hacking continues. The Internal Revenue Service says that crooks recently unleashed an automated attack upon its Electronic…
- February 9, 2016Go big or go home. That's not just a catchy tune. It's President Barack Obama's philosophy regarding his eighth and…
- February 8, 2016Happy New Year! No, I haven't hit a time warp, although that could be cool! But I digress. Today is the…
- February 7, 2016I am not a big gambler. Sure, as long-time readers of the ol' blog know, I buy lottery tickets. Way…
- February 5, 2016Even before the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers players step onto the field at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California,…
- February 4, 2016Technology is great. Until it isn't. That's what the Internal Revenue Service learned yesterday afternoon, when what the agency describes as…
- February 3, 2016North Pole officials have decided to tax pot. No, not that North Pole, although that would explain why Santa eats…
- February 2, 2016If you're feeling the Bern, you count Bernie Sanders's effective tie with Hillary Clinton in last night's Iowa caucuses as…
- February 1, 2016What do hearts and flowers, leaping amphibians and taxes have in common? February! The shortest month of the year is…
- February 1, 2016Welcome to the shortest month of the year, but one of the busiest when it comes to tax filing. In February,…
- January 31, 2016Have your snail mail and email boxes been filling up lately with tax statements? Mine have. That's good. As soon…
- January 30, 2016Looking for a creative way to get your taxes done this year? Here's an idea from xkcd.com. "Yes, it took…
- January 30, 2016Here in the United States, the income gap between the very wealthy and the rest of us is getting a…
- January 29, 2016So The Donald actually did it. He bailed on the final GOP debate before Iowa voters caucus on Feb. 1…
- January 28, 2016You're going to watch tonight's Republican presidential candidates' debate from Des Moines, right? At least long enough to see if…
- January 27, 2016Uber pitches itself to potential drivers as a way to make cash on your own terms. But one of the…
- January 26, 2016It's national Spouse's Day. Yes, apparently this is a real day, real in the sense that somebody came up with…
- January 25, 2016Many state and local governments have taken to taxes as a way to discourage gun ownership, or at least make…
- January 24, 2016Everybody loves a bargain, even when it comes to paying someone to prepare our taxes. But, say consumer watchdogs, too…
- January 23, 2016Karma can be a bitch. It also can be funny as hell when it involves a writer who matches his…
- January 22, 2016The list of states warning taxpayers that they'll have to wait longer for their tax refunds is growing. But don't…
- January 21, 2016"Don't count on getting the refund by a certain date to make major purchases or pay other financial obligations. Even…
- January 20, 2016The Internal Revenue Service apparently is having a welcome and calm start to the 2016 tax filing season. A few…
- January 19, 2016The 2016 federal tax filing season is now officially underway, at both federal and state levels. Do you have to pay state income taxes?…
- January 18, 2016Today is the 30th anniversary of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day federal holiday. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spreading the message of…
