Taxes
Why Corporations Pay Less Taxes Than You, Part 2
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 4, 2014
We’ve been talking about how some American companies are using loopholes to avoid paying U.S. taxes. We’re not the only ones.
Banks Make $1 Billion Helping US Firms ‘Move’ Overseas
Krystal Steinmetz on July 30, 2014
Corporations looking for a lower tax bill are taking their headquarters out of the U.S.
Save on Back-To-School Supplies by Shopping Sales Tax Holidays
Krystal Steinmetz on July 25, 2014
Tax-free weekends help your back-to-school dollars go a little further. Find out if your state participates.
Why Corporations Pay Less Taxes than You
Maryalene LaPonsie on July 24, 2014
Corporations are living the island life — or at least their shadowy shell companies are — and saving a bundle on taxes as a result.
One Court Ruling Shoots Down Obamacare, Another Backs It Up
Krystal Steinmetz on July 23, 2014
Health care subsidies for millions of Americans are being threatened, but what do the two rulings mean for you?
Americans Spend $260 Each to Keep People in Prison
Krystal Steinmetz on May 16, 2014
The U.S. crime rate may be way down, but incarceration (and its hefty price tag) continues to go up.
Most US Millionaires Want to Pay Higher Taxes
Krystal Steinmetz on May 8, 2014
A new survey shows that two-thirds of American millionaires would welcome paying more taxes to help reduce income inequality.
Top 1 Percent Make 20 Percent of All Income
Krystal Steinmetz on May 7, 2014
A new report finds that America’s level of income inequality is so severe, it dwarfs that of many other countries.
Woman Loses Her Home Over a $6 Tax Bill
Krystal Steinmetz on May 1, 2014
A judge upholds the sale of a Pennsylvania home after a widow failed to pay overdue interest on a tax bill.
Report: You’re Subsidizing CEOs’ Massive Pay
Krystal Steinmetz on April 24, 2014
A tax loophole allows corporations to deduct millions when they give CEOs huge stock options and other types of “performance pay.”
Amazon: Sales Tax Equals Sales Drop
Krystal Steinmetz on April 23, 2014
Researchers say Amazon is taking a 10 percent hit in states that are collecting an online sales tax.
TurboTax Fights Against Simplified, Free Tax Filing
Krystal Steinmetz on April 17, 2014
Intuit is behind a campaign to prevent the IRS from instituting its own return-free filing system.
Your Tax Refund Is Safe From Social Security Seizure, at Least for Now
Krystal Steinmetz on April 16, 2014
Social Security has stopped trying to settle debts that are more than 10 years old by seizing tax refunds.
How to Handle an Unexpected Tax Bill in 4 Steps
Guest Blogger on April 15, 2014
The tax filing deadline is nearly here. If you find you owe a large amount to Uncle Sam, here’s what you can do.
Why Do Tax Laws Still Punish 2-Income Families?
Krystal Steinmetz on April 14, 2014
The marriage penalty gives some couples a raw deal when it comes to paying taxes.
Don’t Store Your Tax Return — Toss It Out
Stacy Johnson CPA on December 23, 2014
Keeping a copy of your tax return? Mandatory. Keeping it on paper? Silly.
Feds Snatch Kids’ Tax Refunds to Pay Off Parents’ Old Debts
Krystal Steinmetz on April 15, 2014
Uncle Sam is intercepting some taxpayers’ tax refund checks to collect on Social Security overpayments made to their parents — even decades ago.
Tax Day Freebies and Deals
Guest Blogger on April 15, 2014
Paying taxes isn’t fun, but getting free stuff is! From massages to fast food, here’s what retailers and restaurants will offer on Tax Day.
You Might Be a Better Tax Preparer Than the Pro You’re Paying
Krystal Steinmetz on April 9, 2014
A new small study by a federal agency found that 17 of the 19 paid tax preparers it took a look at made mistakes on tax returns.
Swag Isn’t Really Free, Says the IRS
Krystal Steinmetz on April 9, 2014
Those so-called gifts count as taxable income, and the IRS wants its cut. Even if you’re a Hollywood star.
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