Mitt Romney is still dealing with the fallout from that now infamous fundraiser in May in which he tried out his best …
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North Dakota Voters Squash Property Tax Repeal
A North Dakota ballot initiative to eliminate all property taxes statewide was roundly defeated Tuesday, with more than 76% of voters rejecting it.
Some of Us Are Really Lazy When It Comes to Taxes
Filling out income tax returns can be complicated, but a lot of us make it harder on ourselves by stalling until (or even after) the last minute, or by slacking off on the number-crunching. When it comes to taxes, though, …
Tax Tips for the Unemployed
Being unemployed is rough enough, but it makes the annual ordeal of paying taxes even more challenging. The biggest problem is that many people who were unemployed in the previous year simply neglect their taxes. “Many taxpayers …
Would You Get Your Taxes Done At Walmart?
Walmart has been steadily growing the scope of its financial services, offering unbanked Americans a place to do things like cash checks and pay bills cheaply — located in stores where customers will hopefully turn around and …
Are taxes at a 60-year low?
This USA Today article, which talks about the average personal tax rate being at a 60-year low, is getting a lot of attention. The conclusion is pretty fascinating:
Americans paid their lowest level of taxes last year since Harry Truman’s presidency, a USA TODAY analysis of federal data found. Federal, state and local taxes — including
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Meet the Guy Who Says He Absolutely, Totally Loves Paying His Taxes
Nothing seems to make him happier than doing his duty and paying his share to Uncle Sam. Which is quite patriotic, perhaps even noble. Funny thing, though: He apparently doesn’t even have gripes that the tax system is too complicated, and yet he needs a tax accountant to help him figure out the amount he’s all too happy to fork over.
Federal Tax Myths: Your Dog Can Be Claimed as a Dependent?
The tax code is over 60,000 pages long. No wonder there’s a little confusion as to what’s taxable, who is most likely to get audited, and what you can claim as a deduction.
Mapping Out Your Retirement: Find Out Where There’s No Income Tax
Where to retire in your golden years? Someplace sunny and temperate year-round? Or a city with great culture, where there’s always something to do? Or perhaps just wherever the government won’t crack your nest egg with a constant barrage of taxes.
