- December 26, 2015The day after Christmas is known in some countries as Boxing Day. These cats seem to be in the spirit. …
- December 25, 2015Finally! Dec. 25 has arrived. Not only is it Christmas, it's a no tax day here at the ol' blog.…
- December 24, 2015Christmas is tomorrow. Have you finished your shopping? If not, there's an easy way to come up with great gifts…
- December 23, 2015Retailers and e-tailers thank you for your holiday spending spirit. So does your state's treasury. Many seasonal items are taxable,…
- December 23, 2015Just when you think you've heard it all, you haven't. Take, for example, a story in today's New York Times recounting…
- December 22, 2015Today is the first day of winter and it's supposed to hit 76 it hit 79 degrees here in Austin. Similar…
- December 21, 2015Hot damn! My tax crystal ball -- yep, that's it there to the left -- is working again! Today the…
- December 21, 2015Christmas is Friday!!! Those exclamation points aren't just for show. The holidays have sneaked up on me this year. Yes, it's…
- December 20, 2015Yes, I know we're in the midst of college football's bowl season. And many NFL teams are still in the…
December 19, 2015The smash hit "Hamilton" is credited by some for convincing Congressional fans to include theatrical productions in a recently renewed…- December 18, 2015Take a look at the Form 1040 except pictured below. It soon will have that not-quite complete "draft" watermark removed.…
- December 17, 2015When we think about tax-related inflation adjustments, we typically expect amounts to bump up, at least a little. But, as…
- December 16, 2015It's a Christmas miracle! Weeks are left in 2015 and Congress has reached a deal on the 50+ tax breaks…
- December 15, 2015Christmas is 10 days away, but political junkies (and "reality" TV fans) are getting a big present tonight. The Republicans…
- December 14, 2015In the largest ever gathering of world leaders, the global representatives of 196 nations on Dec. 12 signed a historic climate…
- December 12, 2015One of the year-end tax tips that I've been talking about in recent days is to defer income, such as a…
- December 11, 2015Members of the military receive some special tax considerations. One of them is some tax-free income while serving in a…
- December 10, 2015I'm a big movie fan. I also am a personal finance/tax nut. So it's a big day for me as those…
- December 9, 2015It's always a roller coaster ride when Congress is hashing out legislation. That's particularly true when it's a tax bill that…
- December 8, 2015Attention Golden State shoppers, your state tax collector might have some cash that could make your holiday gift buying easier.…
- December 7, 2015We're five days away from another possible government shutdown. Wait. Didn't the budget deal that former House Speaker John Boehner…
- December 6, 2015No business sector is off limits when it comes to taxes. That's the message from Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs…
- December 5, 2015December is the start of the holiday giving season and tax collectors in New Hampshire and Louisiana are hoping for…
- December 4, 2015Private debt collectors are back in the tax bill business, essentially chauffeured in as part of the new highway funding…
- December 2, 2015So how's your December going so far? Mine is off to a totally crazy start. We had guests for Thanksgiving.…
- December 1, 2015This post was updated Friday, Nov. 23, 2018. Thanksgiving is a time for, as its name indicates, recognizing all the…
- November 30, 2015It's officially Cyber Monday, but it looks like a lot of shoppers this year have already headed to their keyboards…
- November 29, 2015How are those Thanksgiving leftovers holding up? While you might be sick of the excess turkey, dressing and countless side…
- November 28, 2015Mom and Pop shops across the United States are hoping that today's Small Business Saturday will boost their bottom lines.…
- November 27, 2015While some folks are starting to question whether Black Friday prices really translate to substantial savings, millions of people are still…
- November 26, 2015Happy Thanksgiving to you and all your family members, even -- or for many of us, especially -- the furry…
- November 25, 2015Does your Thanksgiving Day menu include a turkey, yams and those fancy stuffed potatoes that grandma used to make every…
- November 24, 2015Uncle Sam and we taxpayers all have a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. From the government's point of…
- November 23, 2015Millions of Americans are thinking about travel this holiday week. So is Congress, but on a larger scale. As the…
- November 22, 2015Alaska is notable for many things, especially when it comes to taxes. The Last Frontier is the only state that…
- November 21, 2015Thanksgiving is next week. You know what that means. Tax filing-season is just around the corner. Before we all get…
- November 20, 2015To many, Donald Trump is a blowhard. But it turns out he has a legitimate connection to wind beyond his personal…
- November 19, 2015Hey, smokers. How's it going for you on Great American Smokeout day? This annual American Cancer Society event occurs the…
- November 18, 2015For the last few months, the standing joke in our house has been that the first words the hubby and…
- November 17, 2015Maybe this last Sunday you were watching continuing coverage of the horrific terrorist attacks on Paris. Or perhaps, needing a…
