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- India braces for international tax jurisprudence Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:53AMMenace of unaccounted money has been well documented and understood by governments of the world.
- Alleged bilker, back in U.S., is arraigned Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:33PMRegulators say Jeffery Lowrance trolled for investors at a Twin Cities rally in the 2008 GOP convention and later fled to Peru.
- Deborah Weinstein: Don't Sacrifice Our Future Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:47PMIt comes down to this: Is it more important for millionaires to have all of their tax breaks preserved or for Gail to have her life saved by Medicaid?
- Prosecutors want judge to deny new trial Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 10:32AMProsecutors want judge to deny new trial
- What If There's No Debt Ceiling Increase? Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:27PMIf the debt ceiling is not raised, then spending will have to drop by a total of $717.68 billion for the final four months of the year.
- 8. Treasury pulse Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 7:50PMTHE week began on positive note with the European Union (EU) approving a 12 billion-euro disbursement to Greece. However, nagging worries over eurozone's sovereign debt angst continue with Moody's downgrading Portugal's sovereign credit rating by four notches to “junk” status.
- Taxpayers upset Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 6:13PMI agree with you that wage-earning, taxpaying Americans ought to be outraged with regard to the non-collection of hundreds of billions of dollars of unpaid taxes [“An insult to taxpayers,” Opinion, July 6]. However, I disagree with your premise that the blame lies with “stealth Republican efforts” to frustrate the collections.
- The case for raising taxes on private equity Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 7:34AMRaising taxes on "carried interest" is long overdue.
- Helping a Family Member Save for College Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 8:47AMMy brother and sister-in-law are expecting a baby girl in a few months, and I'd like to set up a custodial account or a 529 college-savings plan for my niece. Can I establish an account
- Uncle Sam And Investing In Currency ETPs Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 12:43PMChoosing the right currency ETF can come down to the tax man. The growing number of currency-focused exchange-traded products has opened up the world of currencies to individual investors.
- Tax Court Values Regional Media Empire Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 10:12AMEstate of Louise P. Gallagher, et al. v. Commissioner, TC Memo 2011-148 When Louise Gallagher died in 2004, she was the largest owner of Paxton Media. Based in Paducah, Kentucky, Paxton owns 32 daily newspapers, numerous weeklies and WPSD-TV, an NBC affiliate serving parts of Kentucky, Illinois and Missouri. Ms. Gallagher's 3,970 units constituted 15% of the value of Paxton Media Group LLC ...
- QUIN WILLIAMS: Middle class is being left behind Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 8:29AMHave we forgotten that a robust economy is dependent on a strong middle class?
- Redistributing wealth to Wall Street Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 5:06PMRemember those dark days after the 2008 financial collapse, when Congress vowed it would get tough with the banks? Well, that resolve seems to be dwindling. A move to undo some of the reforms legislators were touting just months ago was barely stopped on June 8.
- Apollo Group, Inc. Reports Fiscal 2011 Third Quarter Results Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 3:05PMApollo Group, Inc. today reported financial results for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2011.
- Figuring tax losses on property sale Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 5:00AMBecause your rental property sold for less than your original cost, you have a capital loss.
- New York Marriage Equality - Tax Implications Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 4:28PM???????? Wedding?? Bells for Robin and Terry I've been agonizing over what my first post on the Forb
- Jon Heyman: Padres already looking to sell but no decision by A's, Twins, Mets Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 12:39PMIn a tight, wait-and-see trade market, the San Diego Padres are one of the few potential sellers already engaging in early and serious trade discussions. The Padres have several valuable pieces, and executives who have spoken to them say they are being very aggressive. San Diego has even shown a willingness to at least engage in trade talk even about a star young reliever such as Mike Adams ...
- Pros And Cons Of Offshore Investing Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 9:54AMTax loopholes are shrinking, but there are still plenty of viable prospects. Get the big picture.
- Congress Finds Tax Code Complexity Contributes to Tax Gap Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 7:08AMThe complexity of the federal Tax Code can engender errors and underpaid taxes, according to a new government study.
- Fitch Affirms Western Union's IDR at 'A-'; Outlook Stable Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 5:15PMNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Western Union Company's (Western Union) ratings as follows: --Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'A-'; --Senior unsecured debt at 'A-'; --Senior unsecured credit facility at 'A-'; --Short-term IDR at 'F2'; --Commercial paper (CP) program at 'F2'. The Rating Outlook is Stable. Western Union's strong and stable free cash flow conversion offsets ...
- Grand jury indicts three principals of Bend's Summit Accommodators on fraud charges Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 8:48PMA federal grand jury indicted Mark Neuman, Timothy Larkin and Lane Lyons on charges they conspired to defraud customers and misused more than $44 million of their money.
- When the GOP doubled down on crazy Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 2:15PMThe end of the Bush presidency could have prompted some serious self-examination on the right. But it didn't
- BS People: Prakash Chandra Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 1:38PMAs fears spread over the impact of a slowdown in some sectors of the economy on the exchequer, the responsibility of keeping direct tax collections flowing into government coffers is on the shoulders of Prakash Chandra, who took over as the chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) earlier this month, albeit for two months only.
- Mourning in America Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 7:11PMTrying to stay upbeat? Avoid the business section.
- Sentencing Could Be Delayed for Two Monroe Councilmen Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 4:45PMThe sentencing date for two Monroe city councilmen is set for August, but a recent move by the defense could delay that court hearing.
- Michele Bachmann would knock 20,000 millionaires off tax rolls Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 10:16AMMichele Bachmann wants to get rid of taxes on capital gains, which would take certain millionaires off of income tax rolls
- Hakim Probed for Tax Fraud During Councilmen Indictment Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 9:29PMA surprise twist in the conviction of two Monroe city councilmen: court paperwork shows the government's star witness, Eddie Hakim, was under investigation for alleged tax fraud--an investigation that would later be no longer pursued.
- How Michele Bachmann Would Knock 20,000 Millionaires Off The Tax Rolls Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 7:16PMIn a revealing interview with Steve Moore of The Wall Street Journal, Rep. Michele Bachmann(R-MN) ca
- Over 18,000 High-Income Taxpayers Owed No U.S. Income Tax Liability in 2008 Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 11:33AMNew statistics released by the Internal Revenue Service showed that the number and percentage of taxpayers earning over $200,000 a year who owed no U.S. income taxes nearly doubled from 2007 to 2008.
- Upper Class Tax Cuts Would Leave Middle Class Bleeding Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 11:05AMSome proposed cuts in taxes and spending will benefit the wealthy, while placing an outsized burden on the country's poor and middle class.
- The Lying Double Standard Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 8:54AMFrom the founding of the American republic, members of the political class have been caught lying about sex and, no doubt, sex scandals will continue, men (and women) being who they are. There often are demands that those involved resign — and sometimes they do because they are shamed or pushed.
- Trial opens for two accused of fraud, filing false tax returns Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 6:47PMAn Evansville businessman and an attorney from Santa Claus, Ind., are on trial in U.S. District Court for allegedly conspiring to drain the money from a nearly $4 million charitable trust and orchestrating a coverup through false tax returns.
- Court to decide whether farmers must pay tax Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 11:33AMThe Supreme Court will decide whether a couple must pay taxes on the bankruptcy sale of their family farm.
- Lawyer Sentenced in Quellos Tax Shelter Scheme Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 10:59AMA Los Angeles attorney has been sentenced to 32 months in prison and two years of supervised release for his role in a tax shelter scheme.
- Supreme Court to decide whether couple must pay tax on bankruptcy sale of family farm Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 10:12AMWASHINGTON - The Supreme Court will decide whether a couple must pay taxes on the bankruptcy sale of their family farm. The high court on Monday agreed to hear an appeal from Lynwood and Brenda Hall.
- The 10 steps to make your kid a millionaire Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 7:02AMHere's how to ensure that your family's next generation is an affluent one
- Lord Abbett and Wilshire Associates Launch Innovative Pro Active Income Solutions for the Independent Market Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 9:23AMLord, Abbett & Co. LLC , an independent, privately held investment management firm, and Wilshire Associates Incorporated , a leading global, independent investment consulting and services firm, today jointly announced the launch of Pro Active Income Solutions, an innovative asset-allocation approach designed to deliver targeted income for the independent advisory market. Â These new, proactive ...
- Business viewpoint: Commercial real estate can be smart investment Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 2:40AMWhat if I told you that I had an investment opportunity for you that increases your net worth four ways, would keep up with inflation, could be bought with mostly borrowed money and was capital-gains-tax-free? ...
- Two Important Steps (You Might Be Missing) To Better Planning Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 1:54PMI just got back from my yearly pilgrimage to the Northern California regional conference in San Francisco, which is always one of the best financial planning meetings of the year.
- How to Create Jobs Now Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 9:24AMPresident Obama and many in his administration, as well as the Democrats left in Congress, keep expressing bewilderment as to why the economy is not producing the jobs they had promised with their "stimulus program."
- WIKILEAKS: Malaysia's New Economic Model Sunday, June 5, 2011 @ 3:51PMHe noted barriers to non-bumiputras in the job market, starting and growing businesses, purchasing housing, and educational opportunities began a move of many well educated non-bumiputra Malaysians to emigrate. The fact that 800,000 young Malaysians are now working abroad, 300,000 having emigrated in the past 18 months, including increasing numbers of ethnic Malays was recently noted in ...
- Financial Questions and Answers Sunday, May 29, 2011 @ 1:30AMI have a potential buyer for my second home and will walk away with about $60,000 in profit after I pay off the loan and all closing costs.
- Ilyce Glink: Does Owning Home Through Corporation Make Sense From Tax Angle? Sunday, May 29, 2011 @ 12:21AMshare: digg facebook twitter Generally, homeowners receive a benefit from the local real estate tax department on the home's real estate taxes. [...] if later there is a profit on the sale of the home, the corporation could not take the $250,000 exclusion from federal income taxes on the profits from the sale of the home. [...] the property is sold to the corporation, the individual selling the ...
- If You Can’t Trust the Banks, Who Can You Trust? Saturday, May 28, 2011 @ 8:32PMIf a bank abuses your trust, close the account.
- The Pros And Cons Of Trading Forex In An Overseas Account Friday, May 27, 2011 @ 1:25AMThe Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act was passed on July 15, 2010, and introduced some changes to the way retail investors participate in the foreign exchange market . The majority of these changes went into effect in October 2010. However, as with all sweeping legislation, there are many gray areas within the act that require some interpretation by forex market ...
- Gingrich pitches job growth, tax plan, end to Obamacare Thursday, May 26, 2011 @ 12:38PMGREENLAND — Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich spent an hour outlining his “Gingrich Plan” for America at the Portsmouth Country Club Thursday morning as featured guest of the Seacoast Republican Women.
- The Sheer Idiocy Of Income Inequality Rhetoric Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 4:44PMEnvy inevitably paves the road to economic illiteracy.
- Royce Micro-Cap Trust, Inc. (NYSE-RMT) Declares Second Quarter Common Stock Distribution of $0.13 Per Share Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 1:56PMNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Royce Micro-Cap Trust, Inc. (NYSE:RMT) has declared a quarterly distribution of $0.13 per share on its Common Stock. The distribution, optionally payable in additional shares of Common Stock, or in cash by specific stockholder election, is to be paid on June 23, 2011 to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 6, 2011 (ex-dividend on June 2, 2011). The ...
- Storm stirs tax, insurance issues Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 3:34AMWith a city-imposed building moratorium in the tornado-disaster zone and questions about insurance settlements lingering, the third tornado recovery business informational meeting Tuesday focused on how to get proper insurance settlements and tax issues related to the storms.
- Book Finds Out-of-Control Government Spending and Complex Tax Laws Spur Growth in Underground Economy and Tax Evasion Tuesday, May 24, 2011 @ 7:48AMNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Author Peter Rush, a public affairs expert, former journalist and small business owner, places the blame for America’s mammoth tax evasion squarely on the United States Congress and the Internal Revenue Service. In his book, “Class Tax Mass Tax: America and Its Underground Economy,” Rush cites example after example of how congressional tax laws written by the special ...