Lobbyists Help Smooth the Way for a Tax Break for Foreign Rum Maker
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View ArticleIn Defense of Carried Interest
(New York Times) — Sometimes, basic common sense can get lost in heated political rhetoric. So can consistency. That has clearly happened in the Congressional debate over whether or not to change the...
View ArticleDid You Know That Obama Lowered Your Taxes?
Obama arranged for less tax money to be withheld from people’s paychecks, effectively giving them a small “rebate” in every paycheck, rather than a lump sum. Unfortunately, many didn’t notice.
View ArticleMd., Va. Lag Nation in Tax Revenue Growth
(Washington Examiner) — Maryland and Virginia saw third-quarter losses in state tax revenue in 2010 compared with the same quarter last year, bucking a national trend showing positive gains....
View ArticleIllinois Legislators Approve 66% Tax Increase
(New York Times) — With only hours left before new state lawmakers were to take over, Illinois’s State Legislature narrowly approved early on Wednesday an increase of about 66 percent in the state’s...
View ArticleMC Beanie Sigel Admits to Tax Fraud, Faces Three Years in Prison
By Charlotte Young Jay-Z may be celebrating his Cash King status, but his former protégé Beanie Sigel is having some big federal issues dealing with his income. After admitting in federal court that he...
View ArticleWhat the President’s ‘Buffett Tax’ Means for the Middle-Class
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View ArticleSame-Sex Couples Lose Big on Tax Returns
A new study shows that same-sex couples may pay as much as an additional 6,000 a year in taxes.
View ArticleElection Discussion of Gun Control Impacted By Super PAC Money
Gun control was on the agenda during this week's presidential debate. Super PACs, including those supported by gun-rights advocates, are steering the conversation.
View ArticleThe 10 People Most Likely To Be Audited. Are You One Of Them?
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View ArticleMany Americans Want To Tax Hipsters For Being Annoying
A serious poll asked people how they feel about hipsters. Most people = not so good.
View ArticleThe Black Woman Tax: When We’re Charged More (And What You Can Do About It)
From insurance premiums to the water that comes out of our taps, some of us are footing a large amount of the bill for the most basic of things. The post The Black Woman Tax: When We’re Charged More...
View ArticleAsked If She Would “Come Back” To T.I., Tiny Says, “He Need To Come Back To Me”
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View ArticleViola Davis’ Style Transformation Is A Testament To Her Comeup
Viola Davis' name is one that's known all throughout Hollywood, but just 12 years ago the star -- and her style -- were nearly unrecognizable. Today, we know Viola for her classic, sophisticated...
View ArticleChrisette Michele Says, “My Family Has Disowned Me” For Performing At...
After being lambasted by a large chunk of the active social media population last week over her decision to sing at the inauguration ball, Chrisette Michele performed (doing "Intentional" with Travis...
View ArticleWas Taraji P. Henson Robbed Of An Oscar Nomination?
This year's Academy Awards nominations represented several historic firsts: the <a...
View ArticleShe Tried It! Dove DermaCare Scalp Anti-Dandruff 2 In 1 Shampoo And Conditioner
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View ArticleCongratulations, You Played Yourself: Black People Recently Used As Pawns By...
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