Comprehending Various Forms of Taxation
The IRS offers provisions to negotiate payment plans within certain limits and is generally willing to work with those serious about paying their back taxes.
Montana Senator Proposes Tax Reform for Foreign Earnings
Tax reform is a tricky subject. Nobody wants to pay more in taxes, and yet everyone wants the services that the government provides.
Obama Looks At Your Retirement Plan For Revenue
Happy with your retirement plan? If Obama has his way, your retirement plan may change to the detriment to both you and your heirs.
IRS to Recognize All Federal Tax Returns From Legally Married Gay Couples
The end of August 2013 saw some big changes for how same sex couples are regarded by the IRS. They will now be able to file a joint...
5 Tips to Lower Your Taxes Before the End of 2013
If you expect to owe taxes, you should start planning on how to lower your taxes before the IRS hits you with a large bill as opposed to a tax...
Managing Your Government Benefits Without a Bank Account
Savings & Investment, Smart Spending, Taxes
As a low-cost alternative, the Treasury Department is allowing government benefits to be loaded onto a pre-paid Direct Express Debit Mastercard.
Work Travel Expenses – What’s Deductible and What Isn’t
Many people travel frequently as part of their profession, job or business. Internal Revenue Service codes allow these taxpayers to deduct travel expenses that are the “ordinary and necessary” costs...
US Treasury Working with Other Nations to Catch Tax Evaders
People hear about those who have money and their ways of hiding it. Using an offshore account to avoid taxes is one of the ways that many tax evaders...
Is Chicago The Next Domino To Fall?
Uh-oh. The only thing propping up Chicago may be that which is alluded to in their nickname: wind.
Another Debt Ceiling Debate?
Congress seems set for another debt ceiling debate in the fall. What does it mean for you?
Tax Reform Hold Ups – Does It Matter?
Congress is gridlocked on tax reform. How does it affect you? Tax reform promises to create jobs and reduce the tax burden on the average American.
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The Marketplace Fairness Act
The Marketplace Fairness Act looks set to pass, which will impact the vast majority of American's bottom line.
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States With the Best and Worst Income Tax
Knowing which states have the highest and lowest income tax could save you thousands of dollars a year.
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Assumptions About the IRS
Taxes have been in the news lately with the IRS scandals. I do not think the IRS generally deserves its bad-ass reputation.
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Latest Sign of Decline: G-8 Summit Talks Tax-Dodging
The countries of the G-8 summit took out a chunk of time to see how they can collude with each other to squeeze more taxes out of corporations.
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HRA-Another Set of Annoying Health Care Initials
It seem as if the health care industry is becoming like the defense industry with acronyms and initials identifying products and programs.
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What is A Health Savings Account?
A Health Savings Account, commonly called an HSA was created by congress to allow individuals to have a tax advantaged way of paying for qualified health expenses.
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