Now that sequestration appears to be inevitable, the pundits have entered the acceptance phase of grief. After all, sequestration only affects discretionary spending and then only $85 billion per year. Entitlements in the form of Social Security and Medicare will total $1,626 billion during the same period: Social Security – $820 billion, Medicare – $523 […]
ObamaCare: No More Than Federal Actuary Tax and Power Move?
In all the discussions and propaganda that was spun by the federal mouthpieces at those townhalls, it amazed me also the choice and spins that were done by the mainstream media outlets and networks on what can only be described at its most basic level as another move by Washington to centralize more and more power […]
How Trump’s Tax Reform May Affect Your Taxes
Tax season isn’t everyone’s favorite time of the year, but don’t let a new reform overwhelm you. President Trump’s Tax Reform Act was passed on December 22nd, 2017. The Act is designed to cut income tax rates, it doubles the Standard Deduction, and eliminates many personal exemptions. The individual changes became effective January 1st, 2018, […]
What to Do When You Can’t Afford Your Taxes
Tax season can be harrowing, especially for those that find they owe the IRS money. If you can’t tackle your tax bill in its entirety this tax season, don’t give up. There are options, but they take strategic planning and a bit of elbow grease. Let’s get started. File Your Tax Return Anyway Tax deadlines […]
Trump Plans to Repeal Estate Tax, California Senator Prepares State Alternative Measure
President Donald Trump threatened to repeal the federal estate tax during his campaign. The President and Congress promise to make good on their campaign promises and repeal the estate tax that would hit many of Trump’s cabinet members hard. California Senator Scott Wiener has another plan to offset the tax revenue lost if the repeal […]
Social Security Disability and Student Loan Relief: A Taxing Problem
An article published in the Los Angeles Times highlights the fact that 387,000 disabled Americans throughout the country are eligible for student loan relief. However, despite their eligibility for relief, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has failed to do its part to ensure that these Americans are helped, rather than penalized, if student loan relief […]
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