Jun 18, 2009 -
News flash: California is not the only state experiencing budget problems. Its expansive economy and furloughed government workers may get it a spot in business headlines, but other states are also struggling with shortfalls. According to The Wall Street Journal and the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, "at least 47 states are facing significant shortfalls in their 2009 and/or 2010 budgets."
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May 23, 2009 -
Wow. And we complain about high taxes in the US!
Romanian-born Alina Percea, 18, auctioned off her virginity to an Italian businessman (for only $18,000!) and now she's facing some pretty stiff taxes in Germany where she goes to school — 50 percent straight away because they're deeming her act prostitution (legal there) and then a 19 percent VAT (value added tax) because she earned her money so quickly!
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Apr 28, 2009 -
Taxes are no cup of tea in their simplest form, and the mistakes that complicate your return make taxes even less appealing. As luck would have it, I received an email from payroll the day after filing my tax return letting me know there was a mistake on my original W-2. The type of error means I have to file an amendment to my 2008 tax return.
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Apr 23, 2009 -
Most taxpayers e-file tax returns with a big benefit of receiving refunds more quickly than if they filed through the mail. Those who electronically file their returns typically receive refunds within three weeks of the IRS's email acknowledging your return was filed. It generally takes twice as long for the IRS to remit refunds for paper returns.
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Apr 20, 2009 -
Many of us like to put taxes out of our minds at least until the calendar year has changed, but you'll keep next tax season's stress levels down by getting organized now. Start the slideshow to see 5 ways that will create a less stressful tax season in 2010.
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Apr 16, 2009 -
Thousands of Americans gathered yesterday to rally against government spending and higher taxes. Young and old alike held homemade signs at the tea bagging party (that's right, I said tea bagging) to express their unhappiness with the Obama administration. As for the signs?
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Apr 16, 2009 -
Tax day has come and gone, yay! Now, let's get some complaining out of our taxed systems. Unless it's your job, doing taxes is probably the worst part of earning a living.
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Apr 15, 2009 -
Your tot may not be the one paying taxes, but he might have spent time with you in a long post office line or your accountant's office today. In honor of this dreaded tax day, take the opportunity to teach your youngster some fun ways to save money before he has to hand it over to Uncle Sam. The earlier we provide our children with a financial education, the more ingrained it will be in them.
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Apr 15, 2009 -
A father and son dressed in patriotic costumes join in a tea party demonstration in Lafayette Park across from the White House.
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Apr 15, 2009 -
If you're like me, there's not just one tax day; it's more of a long, drawn out process. But April 15 is the deadline all US taxpayers share, and lucky for us many businesses take pity and present the opportunity to get goods for less — sometimes even for free. Give yourself a few extra minutes out of the office today and load up on the freebies and discounts that suit you; some of the offers are even good for a few more days.
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