Tag: Taxes
7 Apps to Get Paperwork Off Your Desk and Into the Cloud
Maryalene LaPonsie on October 23, 2015
Today’s scanning apps not only cut clutter but also make it easy to find what you want, when you want. (There’s even a good solution for Blackberry users!)
Which Company Faces a 3,000 Percent Tax Rate?
Karla Bowsher on October 21, 2015
A new analysis shows corporate tax rates can vary wildly from company to company — from negative rates to nearly 3,000 percent.
New Tesla SUV Equipped With Heavy Duty Tax Break
Jim Gold on October 13, 2015
If you can afford the accessory-laden electric vehicle, you may be able to drive it through the “Hummer Loophole.”
Should You Pay the Price for a Concierge Doctor?
Brandon Ballenger on October 1, 2015
Concierge medicine lets you see the doc when you want to in exchange for a regular, ongoing fee. Here’s how to figure out if the costs make sense for you.
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, Which State’s Tax Code Is Fairest of All?
Krystal Steinmetz on September 25, 2015
Here’s a ranking based on what Americans consider “fair.” Where does your state fall?
Check Out Colorado’s Tax Bonanza — Generated by Pot
Krystal Steinmetz on September 25, 2015
The state has already brought in more than double the pot tax revenue it collected last year — an amount surpassing its alcohol tax revenues.
Coca-Cola Owes $3.3 Billion in Back Taxes, IRS Claims
Karla Bowsher on September 21, 2015
One expert says it is unlikely Coke will have to pay the full amount to the IRS. Find out why not.
IRS: Tax Data Breach Was Much Worse Than Thought
Karla Bowsher on August 18, 2015
The personal information of nearly 400,000 Americans may have been at risk in a recent data breach reported by the IRS. How will you know if you were among the targets?
States With the Highest and Lowest Property Tax Rates
Karla Bowsher on August 14, 2015
Trying to avoid high property taxes? Here are the states where you should consider moving — and those to avoid.
4 Things You Must Know About How States Tax Retirement
Karla Bowsher on July 20, 2015
Think warm weather is the only requirement for golden years that gleam? Unless you want to see your nest egg cracked, consider how states tax retirement income.
How the Supreme Court Ruling Cuts the Cost of Being Gay
Bob Sullivan on July 3, 2015
A ruling that recognized same-sex marriage will confer some of the financial benefits on couples that didn’t have them before — as well as some of the fiscal downside to tying the knot.
Americans’ Charitable Giving Hits a New High
Krystal Steinmetz on June 19, 2015
Overall donations have surpassed pre-recession levels, but who receives that money is shifting dramatically.
Wal-Mart Accused of Misusing Nonprofit in Push for Urban Stores
Krystal Steinmetz on June 18, 2015
Several community groups claim the retail giant used its charity to help it win approval and expand into urban areas.
Report Accuses Wal-Mart of Dodging Taxes on Billions
Krystal Steinmetz on June 17, 2015
Advocacy group says the retail giant uses overseas tax-havens to minimize foreign taxes where it has retail operations and to avoid U.S. tax.
IRS Enlists States, Tax Preparers to Halt Hacking of Taxpayers
Krystal Steinmetz on June 12, 2015
Find out why it’s so hard to keep hackers from stealing your personal data and your tax refund.
Hackers Access More Than 100,000 U.S. Tax Accounts
Krystal Steinmetz on May 27, 2015
Here’s how they got away with $50 million, and what you can expect from the IRS if you return was affected.
Pay Someone to Do Your Taxes? New Study May Make You Reconsider
Krystal Steinmetz on April 24, 2015
‘Mystery shoppers’ who used paid tax preparers in two states turned up an appalling error rate.
10 Public Employees Who Make More Money Than the President
Karla Bowsher on April 24, 2015
Most of these people earn more than twice as much as the president — and taxpayers fund their salaries.
Why the IRS Hung Up on 8 Million Taxpayers
Krystal Steinmetz on April 23, 2015
How the top U.S. tax official explained the egregious lapses in IRS service during the 2015 filing season.
What If The IRS Did Our Taxes For Us?
Karla Bowsher on April 16, 2015
Experts say the government should precalculate taxes to save us time and money. Others disagree. Here’s what you need to know.
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