They could have called this year’s tax legislation the Cinderella Tax Act. We go to the ball, we get a …
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Recovering From A Day Of Terror
By the time you read this, rescue efforts at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon will be over. The …
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Why The Pulitzer Jury Got It Wrong
What should a major newspaper do about a reporter whose coverage of taxes is typically one-sided and sometimes inaccurate, and …
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David Cay Johnston’s Response
Mr. Elkin, There is an old newsroom proverb that goes like this: Doctors bury their mistakes, lawyers see theirs off …
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Private Equity Funds Reward Right Investor
Wealthy investors seeking an alternative to the performance and volatility of the public equity markets are turning to private equity investments. Portfolio diversification and hoped-for average annual returns approaching 20%, coupled with lower minimum investments, have led to the private equity stampede.
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Should Americans Still Invest Overseas?
History teaches us that even mighty nations fall. A century ago, “The sun never set on the British Empire.” Not …
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Not Your Father’s Energy Crisis
Richard Nixon refused to light the White House Christmas tree during the energy crisis of 1973. Jimmy Carter told us …
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Bottom Line: Estate Tax Is A Lousy Tax
I am a registered Democrat and an estate planner, but I would like to see the estate tax repealed. I …
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Estate Tax Debate Pits Reform Against Repeal
With the tax-cut contest finally underway in earnest, some of the key players are trying to influence the game while …
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Equal Protection
Opponents of gift and estate tax repeal may be taking a big risk — a risk that arises, ironically, in …
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