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British budget to be unveiled with focus on income tax

Wednesday, March 21, 2012
A former British finance minister once threatened to “squeeze the rich until the pips squeak," but that won’t like be the message of today.
Posted In: income tax, Britain
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IRS may have money waiting for you

Friday, January 27, 2012
Today is Earned Income Tax Credit Day, which highlights the benefit for low- and moderate-wage earners.
Posted In: IRS, income tax, Earned Income Tax Credit
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Americans' feelings on the tax code

Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Should the rich be taxed more? And how much more? Americans offered their latest opinions to Gallup.
Posted In: income tax, Mitt Romney
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A look behind Romney's taxes

Tuesday, January 24, 2012
The U.S. tax code can be a cumbersome beast. How did Mitt Romney manage to pay roughly 15 percent in taxes last year?
Posted In: Mitt Romney, income tax
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Romney's taxes highlight low rates on investment income

Tuesday, January 24, 2012
The Republican candidate paid 13.9 percent of his income in federal taxes in 2010, a lower percentage than many people with less income pay. But higher tax rates on Mitt Romney's investment income would raise taxes for others, too.
Posted In: income tax, Mitt Romney

Year-end tax tips

Thursday, December 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.
Posted In: Taxes, income tax, capital gains, charitable contributions

Decisions the super committee delayed

Tuesday, November 22, 2011
In delaying a budget cut solution, the super committee has put off decisions on Social Security payroll tax cuts, unemployment benefits for Americans, and other tools that could affect your family.
Posted In: super committee, income tax, Social Security

Tax Day moves to April 18, IRS ditches paper tax forms

Monday, January 31, 2011
No, April 18th isn't a typo. That's the date income tax returns are due this year....
Posted In: April 18, income tax, Investing, tax returns, Taxes

MIDDAY UPDATE: Illinois raises income tax, California's budget, and Haiti -- One year later

Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Illinois state legislators raised the state income tax from 3 percent to 5 percent, a 66 percent hike. In plain terms, if you owed the Illinois...
Posted In: budget, california, Haiti, Illinois, income tax, mid-day update

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