Online Sales Tax Debate Heats Up In Tennessee

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A great perk of online shopping is not having to pay sales tax most of the time. But while it’s great for consumers on one end, it’s hurting the amount of revenue that the state and federal government can take in. Amazon.com is considering cutting its partnership with affiliates in more states that are requiring [...]

Tax Preparers Promising Large Refunds

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Tax preparers that promise large refunds are to be approached warily. With tax season upon us, there is going to be a strong push by preparers from coast to coast to attract consumers needing their tax forms prepared. One of the tactics used is making promises that cannot be kept.

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New Tax For Texas Businesses

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Earlier today, a new tax went into effect in Texas, following a month-long period of waiting. The tax affects businesses in Texas. The tax will have retail and wholesale merchants to give 0.5% of their total profits to the state of Texas. All other types of businesses will have to give 1% [...]

Tax Deductions Not To Claim

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When it comes to taxes, it’s usually good to try to save money by claiming as many deductions as possible. However, this is emphatically not the case with certain tax moves: namely, those that are illegal. Outlined below are some of the most notorious illegal tax deductions people have tried to claim. Don’t try to [...]

The Financial Benefits And Drawbacks Of Marriage

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There has been a lot of controversy about the right to marry recently, about the very definition of marriage. However, this talk has tended to be very theoretical, mired in the questions of morality and psychology. While these questions are valid, an important side of the issue tends to be ignored. What does “marriage” actually [...]

Taxes Could Go Up In The Future

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With as much debt that the Federal Government has managed to accumulate, things may not look good for the taxpayer. Even with the recent economic stimulus aid package that the government has sent out, which is composed of tax rebates meant to revitalize the economy, the situation seems to be pointing to the possibility that [...]