Archive for the ‘Taxes’ Category
Saturday, November 14th, 2009
It's no secret that there are federal tax credits available for many people who are looking to buy a home. Both first-time and non-first-time homebuyers now can play the game.
The people who are among most aware of the credits, of course, are people wanting to sell a home. It's not ...
Posted in Real Estate, Taxes | 1 Comment »
Tuesday, October 6th, 2009
Liz Pulliam Weston had an article today on the new tip-jar economy -- that new business practice of putting out the tip jar, raising the "customary" tipping percentage, and adding other tip-like fees that are no longer discretionary, but mandatory.
Her take regarding the tip jars was, in essence: Ignore the ...
Posted in Economy, Shopping, Taxes | 8 Comments »
Tuesday, September 8th, 2009
I just mailed out my 2008 taxes this past week. I really hate doing taxes. It costs me money, it hangs over my head, it's a pain in the butt. And they're finally out the door.
My mother-in-law today recounted a statement that the pastor at one of her previous churches ...
Posted in Organization, Taxes | 3 Comments »
Saturday, August 29th, 2009
Bargaineering addressed some tax consequences of the CARS ("Cash for Clunkers") rebate program for Maryland.
Virginia's sales tax consequences are similar to Maryland's: Sales tax is assessed on the full price, not the price after being reduced by the voucher. In this way it's similar to the way grocery store coupons ...
Posted in Economy, Taxes | No Comments »
