How much was Michael Jackson’s name worth when he died? It’s anyone’s guess, but the IRS prefers its own.
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Valuing The Man In The Mirror
Tag Archives: Taxes
How The IRS Knows You Are Really You
To combat fraud, the IRS may ask taxpayers to make a good showing in a personalized version of Trivial Pursuit.
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Death Taxes Are Probably Living On Borrowed Time
There are times when it is smart to pay gift taxes. This is not one of those times.
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Garbage Journalism, Squared
A New York Times story on Trump’s taxes goes beyond the standard garbage.
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Busting An IRS Scam-Call Center
A bogus “Agent Smith” of the IRS has been calling the wrong number.
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Trump’s Huge Tax Loss
Stop the presses: Trump’s tax leak could have come from New York state – or not. These days, a could-be story can be the story.
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Rollover Foul-Up? IRS Says ‘Chill Out’
Botched retirement rollovers have been a headache for taxpayers and the IRS alike, but new leniency can resolve many problems.
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A Mostly Good Idea
A House-passed bill would prevent the IRS from demanding nonprofit groups’ donor lists. That’s a good idea, in most cases.
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Citizen Trump’s Tax Returns
Why should private citizens surrender tax confidentiality as a condition of seeking public office?
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Adjusting Taxes Away From The Border
Can foreign exchange alchemy let Washington raise $1 trillion painlessly? Probably not.
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