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What Forms Of “Wealth Tax” Do You Pay?
"But I don't pay I'm Not Rich" you Nay, Nay, Fluffay!!... everyone pays Wealth Taxes. Lets start with a definition of what a "Wealth Tax" is: Tax levied and collected…
How to lower taxes in same-sex relationships?
Imagine this scenario'¦ Joe and Fred live in the same city, work at the same company, do the same job, and have the same salary. They both have been…
What Happens to Credit Card Debt if Bank Fails?
In writing recent articles about the takeovers, bailouts, and mergers, some astute readers at BlogHer posed the question "What happens to my credit card debt if my bank fails?". You…
Self-Employment Taxes – Things You Must Know
If you are already self-employed or just launching out on your own, taxes can be one of the most intimidating items, especially if all you've previously known is a simply…
Reducing Pet Costs: Tax Deductable Pets?
For the penultimate post in the Reducing Pet Costs series, let's talk about another great American tradition (besides pet ownership) - Taxes! While we may treat our pets like our…
Real Estate Tax Implications for GLBT Couples
This is a guest post from Jeff Hammerberg, the founder of , the largest company in the nation representing the rights of queer home buyers and sellers. These are his…
Tax Day: A Time to Remember Discrimination Gays and Lesbians Face
Today is Tax Day in the US. Whether you procrastinated or filed early, tax season is ripe with opportunities to be reminded how we, as gays and lesbians are second…
Tax Tidbit #12: Avoid Common Tax Return Errors
The countdown to April 15th is underway. As we rush to complete our returns common errors are inevitable. A few extra minutes proofing your return can be invaluable. Todays Tax…
Tax Tip #11: Billions of Dollars Are Waiting To Be Claimed From the 2004 Tax Year
There are billion dollars in tax refunds waiting to be claimed from the 2004 tax year. This surplus exists because approximately million people did not file a tax return for…
Tax Tidbit #10: It is Alright to File an Extension
April 15th is around the corner--29 days and counting. Many of us haven't started our tax returns yet. Don't worry. It's not too late. Just be careful because the most…