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What is an effective tax rate?
Adriene Hill Jan 24, 2012
News is out this morning that Mitt Romney's effective tax rate is around 14 percent. But that's a different tax rate calculation than the one you're probably familiar with.
What millionaires pay in taxes
Jennifer Collins Jan 24, 2012
Mitt Romney has revealed his tax returns, but how does that compare to others who earn around the same amount of money?
The Roth 403(b) option
Chris Farrell Jan 17, 2012
My wife and I both work for a state university that recently began offering a Roth 403(b) option. I am 52 and she is 47. We both contribute the maximum to the traditional retirement plan and to a traditional 403(b), as well as making the maximum contribution to Roth IRAs. I've used various online calculators to try to determine if we should switch new 403(b) contributions to the Roth option, but the result always comes out to just a couple hundred dollars or less monthly income difference one way or the other. I wonder if I'm missing some significant considerations or if the decision really is just a toss-up for people our age. I'd greatly appreciate some insight on how best to weight this decision. Thanks! Jerry, Hillsborough, NC
Businesses eyeing payroll tax cut extension
John Dimsdale Jan 16, 2012
Businesses want to attach tax credits to the payroll tax extension bill.
Taxes and budgeting go together
Chris Farrell Dec 21, 2011
A budget is a good way to get control of our finances.
Companies may have received 'cosy deals' on U.K. taxes
Stephen Beard Dec 20, 2011
British lawmakers are accusing the U.K. taxman of giving major corporations an easy ride
Year-end tax tips
Chris Farrell Dec 15, 2011
The holiday madness is upon us. But, between shopping and holiday party planning, taxpayers can still take steps to save on their 2011 taxes. There are a few last-minutes opportunities to consider by December 31.
Good reads
Chris Farrell Dec 12, 2011
Here are some recent stories on a variety of personal finance subjects.
Study: Corporations skimp on state, local taxes
Steve Chiotakis Dec 7, 2011
Matt Gardner discusses why cutting taxes to attract corporations doesn't really make sense.
