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Death Tax Dies Tonight
The Foundry —
Authority: 739
The death tax will expire tonight as soon as the ball drops and 2010 officially begins. This is good news for the businesses and families the tax plagues. Unfortunately, this triumph may be short-lived as Congressional leaders have pledged to revive the death tax in the new year and make it retroactive so anyone ...3 hours ago -
Rich cling to life to beat tax man
Money employment & careers - money-employment.marc8.com —
Authority: 151
The federal estate tax expires at the end of 2009 and comes back to life in 2011. Thats putting some families with terminally ill members in an ethical quandary.22 hours ago -
Die Now
TaxVox: the Tax Policy Center blog —
Authority: 512
If you’re single, not in great health, and are worth a lot but not a really huge lot, you could do your heirs a favor and die today or tomorrow. Sure, you may want to hang around to ring in the New Year but that could cost the beneficiaries of your will a chunk of change. Wait a minute, you say, wouldn’t it be ...23 hours ago -
Happy New Year, Geezers. Please Die Soon.
Mojo Feed | Mother Jones —
Authority: 141
The Wall Street Journal reports today on a temporary suspension of the estate tax (what conservatives call the “death tax”), which will go into effect on January 1, 2010. The lapse dates back to the bundle of tax cuts passed under the Bush Administration in 2001: Congress raised estate-tax ...23 hours ago -
Happy New Year, Geezers. Please Die Soon.
Unsilent Generation —
Authority: 470
The Wall Street Journal reports today on a temporary suspension of the estate tax (what conservatives call the “death tax”), which will go into effect on January 1, 2010. The lapse dates back to the bundle of tax cuts passed under the Bush Administration in 2001: Congress raised estate-tax ...23 hours ago -
Rich Cling to Life to Beat Tax Man
Roni Deutch: The Tax Lady Blog —
Authority: 440
The temporary repeal of estate taxes for 2010 has some wealthy taxpayers going to great lengths to take advantage of this change. According to this article on the Wall Street Journal , some families are even debating between keeping loved ones on life support for a few days in order to avoid paying estate ...1 day ago -
Throw Momma From the Train (in 2010)
The Quick and the Ed —
Authority: 572
In Throw Momma From the Train , Danny DeVito plays a student who convinces his English teacher to swap murders. If the teacher (played by Billy Crystal) kills DeVito’s grouchy mother, DeVito will kill Crystal’s ex-wife. The plot focuses mainly on the former of these murders and hence the movie’s title. 2010 is ...1 day ago -
Taxes to Watch Out for in 2010
Roni Deutch: The Tax Lady Blog —
Authority: 440
During 2009, the country’s economy has gotten worse, unemployment rates increased, and the Senate recently increased the Federal government’s debt ceiling. With two ongoing wars and a new health care reform plan, combined with record low tax revenues, Congress is going to need to find ways to increase Federal ...1 day ago -
2010: Get Ready for a Tax-a-palooza
TaxVox: the Tax Policy Center blog —
Authority: 512
Let’s face it, from a tax policy perspective, 2009 was a bust. Except for creating a bunch of new credits in the name of economic stimulus, Washington pretty much ignored the revenue code. 2010 will be very different. Facing trillions of dollars of expiring Bush-era tax cuts, President Obama and Congress will be ...2 days ago -
Patterning, Obama On The Terror Of Terror, Estate Tax Goes Bye Bye
Gary Rumor's Anti-Entropic Continuum —
Authority: 127
We are overwhelmed by our world. Events move faster than the people who are supposed to understand these things can discern the patterns that shape our world. I am thoroughly disgusted with what the media is portraying. CSPAN is having one of its interminable self congratulatory events where media pundants get to ...2 days ago -
Odds and ends for 12/27
Blog on the Run: Reloaded —
Authority: 481
Hmm, what else can we screw up in a way that screws poor people worst? Hey, I know! The estate tax! John Fox can have another year if he wants: So say the Panthers , although they’re not talking any kind of contract extension with him now (he has a year left). I have mixed feelings about this, upon which ...2 days ago -
Tax Credits for Real Estate Purchases Still Available—Even if You’re Not a First-Time Buyer
Chicago Real Estate, Chicago Condos, Lakeview & Lincoln Park Condos in Chicago —
Authority: 111
If you’ve paid any attention to the Chicago real estate market, you know that now is a prime time to be a buyer—whether you’re first-timers, homeowners looking to upgrade or have decided it’s time to downsize. That near-perfect timing could continue for first-time homebuyers: the tax credit of up to $8,000 ...3 days ago -
The Only Certainty In 2010 Is There Will Be No Death Tax
Understanding Government —
Authority: 143
The New York Times editorial page takes a look at the loopy one-year repeal of the estate or “death” tax that will happen in 2010. The one-year repeal will result in smaller estates being taxed but estates that are worth millions not being taxed. Also, there is no — literally zero – capital gains tax on ...3 days ago -
Federal Estate Tax Update
taxgirl —
Authority: 504
Um, there is none. Seriously. And just three more days left in the year. The discussions about the constitutionality of a retroactive tax have already started flying. My two cents: it’s a stupid idea but it will likely pass muster. Similar Posts: Federal Estate Tax Bill Up for A Vote And Down Again… ...3 days ago -
In todays financial and tax news ...
Don't Mess With Taxes —
Authority: 580
Todays New York Times has several interesting tax and financial articles. At Tiny Rates, Saving Money Costs Investors tells us that " Millions of Americans are paying a high price for a safe place to put their money: extremely low interest rates on savings accounts and certificates of deposit. " The very ...5 days ago -
Congressional tax wrap-up
Don't Mess With Taxes —
Authority: 580
Congress has finally cleared out of D.C. for the year. If we believe the oft-quoted saying, "No mans life, liberty, or property are safe while the legislature is in session," the departure of Representatives and Senators now means we can all breathe a bit easier. Actually, as this first session of the 111th ...6 days ago -
Federal estate tax deadline looms
WalletPop Blog —
Authority: 699
Filed under: Tax When Congress passed the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act (EGTRRA), many championed the "repeal" of the federal estate tax. What wasnt widely advertised at the time was that the repeal was for a single year. That single year of repeal begins in 10 days. Under the terms of ...1 week ago -
Cleantech Poised to Capitalize on Real Estate Opportunities, Tax Incentives
Environmental Leader —
Authority: 624
The cleantech industry is moving at breakneck speed. With the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) signed into law in February, the cleantech sector is poised for continued growth as venture capitalists flock to what they hope will result in big returns.Venture capitalists have already poured $8.7 billion ...1 week ago -
Expiring Estate Tax Resurrects Congressional Tax Standoff
American Conservative Daily —
Authority: 165
For the super-wealthy -- or the merely very rich -- struggling to cope with their lavish lifestyles, 2010 may indeed prove, in morbid terms, to be a "good" year to die.1 week ago -
The Case for a Strong Estate Tax
American Forum —
Authority: 122
By Brian Miller On New Years Day the estate tax, an essential part of the U.S. tax system for nearly 100 years, will disappear because Congress failed to act in December. Congressional leaders now are pledging to act in early 2010 to reinstate the federal estate tax retroactive to Jan. 1. In the meantime, rhetoric ...1 week ago
