Op-Ed
- Tax tip of the week
- Seven Facts about the Nonbusiness Energy Property Credit
- Taxpayers who take energy saving steps this year may get bigger tax savings next year. The Nonbusiness Energy Property Credit, a tax credit for making energy efficient improvements to homes has been increased as part of the American Recovery and Rein... Full story
- Patriot Day… aka 9/11
- Howard Schnauber wrote, “My Name Is Old Glory”. You see, it is all about a piece of cloth that I hold dear. People use this cloth often. Most do so with pride. Although sometimes ragged, and sometimes torn, this cl... Full story
- Closing Deadline Extended to Sept. 30 for Eligible Homebuyer Credit Purchases
- Eligible taxpayers who contracted to buy a home, qualifying for the first-time homebuyer credit, before the end of April now have until Sept. 30 to close the deal, according to the Internal Revenue Service.
The Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement A... Full story
- Turn the Tooth Fairy into a Teachable Moment
- Thanks to cherished family traditions like birthday celebrations and presents from Santa and the Tooth Fairy, today's children are often bombarded with gifts from an early age. In fact, many kids begin cashing in on their baby teeth before they've ev... Full story
- Gulf Oil Spill: Tax Related Q&A
- Q: Is an individual required to include in gross income payments the individual receives for personal physical injuries or physical sickness, or for emotional distress that is attributable to personal physical injuries or physical sickness?
A: No. A... Full story
- Boyd Votes to Protect Families and Small Businesses from Wall Street Abuses
- ~Fiscally responsible legislation increases accountability and transparency for Wall Street, ends taxpayer-funded bailouts, and includes strong consumer protections for Florida families~
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Allen Boyd (D-North Florida) recently voted to protect North Florida families and small businesses by supporting the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, legislation that ends taxpayer-funded bailo... Full story
- Accidents happen: Get your affairs in order
- Recently, a man stepping off a curb near my office was struck and killed by a passing bus. Only 49, he clearly had many productive years ahead. Reading about it reminded me how quickly unexpected accidents can turn your family upside down, and how vi... Full story
- The Gulf Oil Spill: Tax Related Questions and Answers
- Over the next few weeks, I will answer some of the most pertinent tax questions related to the Gulf Oil Spill.
Question one: Is a taxpayer required to include in gross income payments the taxpayer receives for lost business income, lost wages, or lo... Full story
- When does home remodeling make financial sense?
- My wife and I survived two major home remodeling projects and we've got the battle scars to prove it. Like most people feeling cramped for space – thanks to two growing children in our case – we weighed the plusses and minuses of remodeli... Full story
- Our little “slice of heaven” maybe, lost forever!
- Over the years many families, friends and travelers have been making their faithful weekend trip, vacation or winter escape down here to the beaches along the Gulf of Mexico. For eons they have gotten excited while packing up and setting out ac... Full story
