Bella: What do we place taxes on if we ban cigarettes? I'm doing an essay for school on the ban of cigarettes. I need some help finding articles discussing other things we could place taxes on in the place of the huge tax on cigarettes. We get so many tax dollars from cigarettes and spend it on nesscary things- where would we get this money from … [Read more...] about What do we place taxes on if we ban cigarettes?
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Is it illegal for a wife to file a joint tax return without her husbands knowlege and keep refund?
ohuitsme: Is it illegal for a wife to file a joint tax return without her husbands knowlege and keep refund? My brother and his wife have been seperated over a year and have filed for divorce. Just recently my brother found out his wife filed a 2007 tax return with him as head of household and received 0ver $ 2,500.00 refund. He never seen the … [Read more...] about Is it illegal for a wife to file a joint tax return without her husbands knowlege and keep refund?
What are the differences in taxation of citizens between USA, Italy, & UK?
Carmella Luciano: What are the differences in taxation of citizens between USA, Italy, & UK? Can someone from UK & Italy explain the taxation system in your countries? Do you get to keep most of your paychecks? Do you get to keep "winnings" - such as lottery ticket or prize monies without taxes? I live in USA so I know the crappy taxation here, … [Read more...] about What are the differences in taxation of citizens between USA, Italy, & UK?
Is a sales tax as fare to those who barely make a living, as an income tax?
logicmarty: Is a sales tax as fare to those who barely make a living, as an income tax? With no sale tax those with high incomes and no income tax have it made. A $ 10 sales tax hurts low income people making say 6000 a year. But what is it to those making 50,000 or 100, 000 a year. So you think if every poor person 'puts their nose to the … [Read more...] about Is a sales tax as fare to those who barely make a living, as an income tax?
What tax deductions do I have as a makeup artist?
Spendelicious27: What tax deductions do I have as a makeup artist? I'm not having too much luck researching on the internet what tax deductions are used by makeup artists. Any tips or idea where I can find this information other than the obvious (tax preparer)? Thanks in advance :) I am 1099. I am just interested in knowing the categories that are … [Read more...] about What tax deductions do I have as a makeup artist?
How does the tax deduction work for state and county transfer taxes?
Mike F: How does the tax deduction work for state and county transfer taxes? My wife and I are buying a new house in MD where the state and county transfer taxes will be about $ 8000. We are going to close in December this year, but will probably take a standard deduction. Can we deduct the property transfer tax even though we are going to … [Read more...] about How does the tax deduction work for state and county transfer taxes?
How come corporations like Walmart or Best Buy or Microsoft pay 88% of their income in taxes?
fantasy209: How come corporations like Walmart or Best Buy or Microsoft pay 88% of their income in taxes? Microsoft's profit accounts for $ 16.8 billion dollars a year on average and the US government takes almost $ 15 billion on taxes and Microsoft goes home with 1.8 billion... How is this possible? Why doesn't the government just tax 99% of … [Read more...] about How come corporations like Walmart or Best Buy or Microsoft pay 88% of their income in taxes?