Oil fuels our cars, trucks, and planes. However, there are a myriad of uses for crude oil that affect our lives. Buying a hybrid may not solve our problems.
2014 Federal Income Tax Brackets: IRS Marginal Tax Rates
The 2014 marginal tax rate tables have been released and there are mainly small changes in the tax rate ranges due to inflation. What does it mean for your taxes?
Why Is My Paycheck Less This Month? Did My Taxes Just Go Up?
If you have an earned income you’re likely to see a reduction in your paychecks this year. Here’s why.
IRS Delays Accepting Returns Until January 30th For 1040 Filers Due To Fiscal Cliff Legislation
With all the changes being made due to the American Taxpayer Relief Act legislation, the IRS is now scrambling to make updates so they can start accepting returns for 1040 filers by January 30th.
Fiscal Cliff Deal Passed By Congress. What Is In The Bill And Why Your Taxes Are Probably Going Up
Congress passed a fiscal cliff measure on January 1st that means tax rates will remain untouched for most taxpayers. Here’s why your taxes are probably going up anyway.
Who Will Be Affected By The Fiscal Cliff?
As 2012 comes to a close and we all gear up for the new year, all we’ve been hearing about on the news is talk of the fiscal cliff. Who will be affected by the fiscal cliff?
Government Is Instituted By God, But We Need To Pray And Vote To Keep It Accountable
My prayer for election day is that the people of this country would have a heart change, and would turn towards God, the only true agent of change.
2013 Federal Income Tax Brackets: IRS Marginal Tax Rates
The 2013 marginal tax rate tables are projected to have slight changes in the rates for higher income taxpayers, and slight bumps in tax rate income ranges due to inflation.
The Fiscal Cliff: Why Your Tax Rates Could Increase Next Year
At the end of 2012 we’ll be encountering the fiscal cliff, an increase in tax rates, expiration of deductions and other tax provisions that could lead to huge tax increases. Here’s how it could affect you.
Buying Online To Avoid Sales Tax, And Not Paying Use Tax? Congress May End That Soon
A lot of people buy things online to avoid having to pay sales tax. Congress may soon be making changes requiring online retailers to collect sales tax.
Will The Bush Tax Cuts Be Extended By Obama And Congress Into 2013 And Beyond?
At the end of the 2012 tax year the Bush (or Obama) tax rates will increase to previous levels. Will the President and Congress act to avoid a tax increase?
Social Security Cost Of Living Adjustment (COLA) For 2012: First Benefits Increase Since 2009
The past couple of years I’ve heard from quite a few folks who are living on social security and were upset to find out that they wouldn’t be getting cost of living adjustments to their Social Security checks. For the 2010 and 2011 tax years there was no increase in the amount that people on […]
How Much Control Should The Government Have?
In his book, The Wealth of Nations, Adam Smith outlines the role of government in three distinct areas: military force, justice, and provision of public goods.
