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Dear Poll: What will you do with your Tax Refund?
Happy tax day! Are you getting a refund this year or did you have to pay up? Some people view their tax refund as "free money" while others are much more responsible with their government issued check.
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Vanilla Tax Tax Baby!
Yes, it's that time of year again: tax time. And who better to get you motivated than Vanilla Ice? There's no dodging Uncle Sam, or, apparently, Vanilla Ice.
Issues Cheat Sheet: Where Do They Stand on Taxes?
I love breaking down political personality and pageantry as much as the next person, but I still have hope that some voters care about the issues. Since we considered the possibility of a candidate's death recently, let's take a look at another inevitable — taxes.
Here are some crucial distinctions between McCain and Obama that might help you figure out which tax plan you like better.
It's Tax Time! Here's The Purrrfect Solution.
Don't play a cat and mouse game with the IRS. Just get on the ball (of yarn, that is) and tackle those dreaded taxes with the help of the Cat Accountants Network.
Want to Live Tax Free? Then I've Got an Island to Sell You. . .
The craggy and wind-swept Aran Islands, found 10 miles off of the west coast of Ireland, could soon join the Cayman Islands as a shining, tax-free haven. With a declining population, a higher cost of living, and a remoteness from lifestyle treats like movie theaters, a proposal to go tax free could encourage folks to come back.
One local thinks it's a lucky charm of an idea: "There are a lot of disadvantages because of distances and cost of living and travel — but this tax plan could be the reason for people to return here.
Details of Obama's Budget: A Tax and Don't Spend Democrat?
Putting yourself on a budget isn't the most exciting thing to do, but when it comes to President Obama's first federal budget the details inspire hot debate. The final outline is yet to come, but Obama plans on cutting the federal deficit in half by the end of his term. The money will come from higher taxes on businesses and wealthy Americans, and much of it won't be spent in Iraq and Afghanistan, as the president plans to slash spending on the wars.
Woman Auctions Virginity, Germany to Tax Her 69 Percent
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!
US Tries to Smoke Out Tobacco With Largest Tax Increase Ever
Yesterday anyone who bought a pack of smokes found their wallet a little lighter. The federal tax on cigarettes jumped 62 cents, the largest tobacco tax increase in history.
Smoking is proving to be a pricey habit, especially in places like New York City.
Citizens of Sierra Leone Eager to Pay Taxes to Help Fix Country
Those living in an especially poor section of Freetown, Sierra Leone are proud to pay taxes because they want to improve their troubled country. Even the unemployed happily dish out the local council tax of 5,000 leones ($1.50). BBC reports that the youth have traded dog tags for plastic holders showing tax receipts.
Front Page: Ban Ki-Moon in Myanmar, Oil Spikes Three Days, Farm Bill and Tax Package
- Ban Ki-Moon in Myanmar: UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has begun his tour the devastated Irrawaddy Delta in Myanmar. He is set to meet with military ruler Gen Than Shwe hoping to persuade the government to accept more aid for cyclone victims. So far the government has blocked large-scale international assistance, and foreign agencies say they are able to deliver just 30 percent of what they would like.
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