Jul
2
New 10% Tax on Indoor Tanning
July 2, 2010 | Leave a Comment
We've talked before about how the government thinks they can tax your bad habits. These things are bad for you, so please don't make a stink. Just pay us our tribute and we won't shake down your business. And enjoy $10 a pack cigarettes while you try to keep your business afloat while paying our [...]
Dec
3
$123.5 million in tax refunds unclaimed
December 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment
$1,148 is nothing to sneeze at for the average American. But that's the average amount of tax refund checks that were returned in 2009 to the Internal Revenue Service because they were undeliverable. Maybe you moved and never gave the IRS your new address. Maybe it had the wrong address on it. Some of that [...]
Jul
2
A battle is brewing over U.S. state sales taxes on online purchases. Amazon.com and Overstock.com are scaling back their operations in states that demand they collect these taxes. It won't hurt their bottom line very much, but it foreshadows a larger clash over the taxation of internet commerce. Cash-strapped states are trying to get all [...]
Apr
17
Filing Taxes Is Easy In Sweden
April 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment
No matter how you look at it, tax time is no fun at all. There’s all the paperwork and about a hundred other complications. It doesn't have to be that way and in Sweden, it isn't. To file taxes in Sweden all you have to do is open a new text message, enter your Social [...]
Apr
2
Smoke 'Em If You Can Afford 'Em
April 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Looks like the government is going to be raising taxes on tobacco. It may now be officially cheaper to smoke weed. I'm not sure, since I'm not out pricing weed. Sure, it will raise a ton of money to go to various government programs, but it's a bad move. They are selectively taxing our bad [...]
Sep
17
No Second Stimulus Payment Yet
September 17, 2008 | 12 Comments
There is no second stimulus payment as of right now. There have been rumors and several law makers like Chucky "Cheese" Schumer have been lobbying for another payment. However, both presidential candidates have come out against another stimulus payment. Obama wants a different program instead of sending money directly to people who could use it, [...]
Jul
11
What Happens to My Stimulus Check If I Move?
July 11, 2008 | 11 Comments
Expecting your stimulus check but you've moved since you've filed your taxes? There are a few things you need to do to make sure you get your stimulus payment. According to rumors on the internet, the post office is not supposed to forward mail from the IRS. However I have yet to find an authoritative [...]
Jun
26
When Will I Get My Stimulus Check?
June 26, 2008 | 66 Comments
The IRS is sending checks to taxpayers through the Economic Stimulus Package. The IRS sent the first wave of payments via direct deposit. Now the IRS is sending out stimulus checks via mail to those who didn't qualify for the direct deposit. Now some people are asking, "where is my stimulus check?" I'll help you [...]
Jun
20
Retired and Veterans Need To File For Stimulus
June 20, 2008 | 5 Comments
The IRS has accounted for all but 5 million retirees and disabled veterans who might qualify for the stimulus payment. The IRS is trying to reach this people to encourage them to get their rebate money. If you are one of these people or know someone who is, here is what you need to do [...]
Jun
16
IRS Withholds $842 Million in Stimulus Payments
June 16, 2008 | 21 Comments
If you're missing your stimulus check, you're not alone. The IRS is withholding $842 Million from stimulus payments. How do you know if you're stimulus payment will be withheld? According to this CNN/Money article, stimulus payments have been withheld from 1.5 million people. Over 50% of the money has gone for back child support. About [...]