Archive for 'Taxes'
Offshore Profits Actually Stashed in New York?
May 23, 2013 - Apple's $102 billion in "offshore" profits is actually sitting in Manhattan — but the IRS can't touch it.
U.S. Debt Shrinks for First Time in 6 Years
May 01, 2013 - The U.S. will reduce the massive federal debt for the first time since 2007. But can we keep it up?
You Got a Refund? Rethink Your Plan
May 01, 2013 - Getting a refund is a good idea only if you lack the discipline to save money on your own.
Would a Higher Cigarette Tax Get You to Quit?
Apr 22, 2013 - A proposal to raise the federal cigarette tax would increase the per-pack rate to $1.95. That’s in addition to the state tax on cigarettes, which is already much higher in some states. Too expensive for you?
Here’s How Your Taxes Will Be Spent
Apr 19, 2013 - Find out how much you're contributing to various government priorities this year.
Report: Corporate Tax Breaks Cost U.S. $180 Billion
Apr 17, 2013 - Every year, tax loopholes spare big business lots of cash. The amount has doubled over the past 25 years.
IRS: We Do Get Warrants Before Reading Your Email
Apr 16, 2013 - The IRS denies spying on taxpayer emails without a warrant, after a copy of its procedures handbook that suggested the opposite was published online.
Are You Likely to Get Audited?
Apr 15, 2013 - Find out if you live in one of the 5 metro areas where the IRS is most likely to give tax returns a closer look.
5 Easy Ways to Prepare for Next Tax Season
Apr 15, 2013 - The hassle of doing your taxes is still a very fresh memory. Use that as motivation to take a few steps now to make next year's tax preparation much less stressful.
18 Tax Day Freebies and Deals
Apr 12, 2013 - Why not reward yourself on Tax Day with these awesome freebies? Come on. You've earned it.
IRS Says It Can Read Your Email and Facebook Messages
Apr 11, 2013 - An Internal Revenue Service handbook says you have no expectation to privacy with online communications. Many find that idea troubling.
New Obama Budget Proposes Social Security Cuts
Apr 09, 2013 - President Obama's vision for government spending in the next year includes slowing the growth of entitlement benefits and eliminating tax breaks for the rich.
We’ll Work an Extra Five Days to Pay Taxes This Year
Apr 06, 2013 - Americans will spend one more work week paying off all our taxes in 2013 compared to last year. But historically, that's not bad.
American Taxpayers About to Lose Nearly $1 Billion
Apr 06, 2013 - And most of it belongs to the people who could use it most. See if you're owed hundreds from Uncle Sam, before it's too late.
TurboTax Wants to Keep Your Taxes Complex
Apr 02, 2013 - In some countries, taxes are virtually automatic: No need to hire anybody or spend hours with forms and receipts. But not here, and the company behind TurboTax is spending millions to keep it that way.
