Taxes for Dummies
This is a great video explaining the US Government’s progressive tax system for those who don’t understand it! Is it fair that 16% of American taxpayers payed nearly 80% of all federal tax in 2014? Just to have politicians say that the wealthy haven’t payed their “fair share” yet.
Which Factors Play the Greatest Role in Determining Wealth?
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New Tax Law Has Negative Side Effects for Retirees
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Be Careful When You Decide to Amend Your Taxes
Be Careful When You Decide to Amend Your Taxes Nobody’s perfect. Even the most careful people make mistakes from time to time. Some mistake hurt much worse than others. Of course, when you’re doing your taxes, mistakes can really be magnified. In fact, they can cost you a lot of money if they’re really big…
Why Are These Wealthy Taxpayers Angry About Taxes?
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