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Alternative minimum tax net widens
Nov 2, 2006
Host Scott Jagow and Marketplace economics correspondent Chris Farrell discuss why politicians aren't talking about the alternative minimum tax.
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Educating Rico: Audit or treat?
Oct 20, 2006
Associate Producer Rico Gagliano is back with another installment of our series, Educating Rico. In the week's episode, he confronts a taxpayer's worst nightmare . . . just in time for Halloween.
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Tax whammy for winners
Oct 13, 2006
Winning the lottery is an American dream. Paying taxes on your winnings . . . that's a nightmare. And the IRS doesn't just take its cut from the big wins. Apryl Lundsten reports.
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Straight Story: The estate tax
Jun 9, 2006
It's time once again for economics editor Chris Farrell to help you sort out what's smart, what's stupid and what's the Straight Story. This week, Chris looks at Senate proposals for rolling back the estate tax. . . and votes nay.
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The good, the bad and the audit
Apr 21, 2006
We've all heard the horror stories, but is being audited really that bad? Marketplace's Amy Scott reports.
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Refund Madness
Apr 15, 2006
The Internal Revenue Service says the average tax refund will hit $2,100 bucks this year. What should you do with your tax refund? KUOW's Cathy Duchamp has some recommendations.
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Last-Minute Tax Advice
Apr 14, 2006
Don't panic. Take a deep breath and remember the "e" word: extension. Kai gets last-minute tax advice from Victor Omelczenko of the Internal Revenue Service.
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Mailbag for April 7, 2006
Apr 7, 2006
Our economics editor Chris Farrell answers your burning money questions. This week, we tackle tax season with a special mailbag devoted to everything you need to know: advice on writing off business expenses, gifting money to grandchildren, and deducting home improvement costs.
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From the Money Matters Desk: Energy Tax Credits
Apr 7, 2006
It is never too early to start planning for next year's tax bill. Kateri Callahan is the president of the Alliance to Save Energy. She tells Kai how consumers can get tax credits for conserving energy.
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The "Straight Story" with Chris Farrell: Tax Reform
Apr 1, 2006
It's time once again for economics editor Chris Farrell to help you sort out what's smart, what's stupid and what's the "Straight Story." This week: April 15th is almost upon us. Chris remembers a time, not so long ago, when tax reform mattered.
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