Best States for Retirement Aren't the Ones You Might Think
Despite its popularity with retirees, Florida may not be the best place to spend your golden years. These 10 states offer better balances of affordability and quality of life.
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The IRS Wants to Tax Your Illegal Income
Believe it or not, the federal government requires that money acquired through illegal means be reported and taxed just like legitimate income. The instructions are right there on the income tax form.
Fiscal Cliff Calculators: How Much More Will You Owe If We Fall Off?
As the fiscal cliff fight between President Obama and congressional Republicans grows more heated, it's starting to look as if we might fall over the cliff. But what would this mean for your 2013 budget? We've rounded up the best fiscal cliff calculators we could find to help you figure that out.
The 5 Best-Run and 5 Worst-Run States in America
Each year, 24/7 Wall St. conducts an extensive survey of all 50 states, reviewing a raft of data on financial health, living standards, government services and more to determine how well each one is managed. So which states do the best -- and the worst -- at the business of government? Read on...
The 10 Most Tax-Friendly States for Retirees
When deciding where to live in retirement, people usually consider climate, cost of living, and proximity to friends, family, and their favorite activities. Well, state and local taxes should play a role in the choice to, because they'll surely have an impact on your finances.
States Taxes: Where They're Highest, and Where They're Lowest
Forget the IRS, State taxes and local taxes are big pieces of your tax puzzle - and one that varies widely depending on where you live. So which states charge the most, and which charge the least?
Obama Win Could Cost Romney $5 Million in Personal Taxes
Under his own tax proposal, Mitt Romney would pay half what he would under President Obama's tax plan, saving him almost $5 million a year. But if Romney wins, Obama could save as much as $90,000 a year.
Your Taxes Are Due!
Unless you've filed for an extension, today is the last day to get your taxes turned in to the IRS. It also happens to be Tax Freedom Day, when the average American has worked enough days to have paid all their taxes for the year.
107 Days: That's How Long It'll Take to Pay Your Taxes
More than three months of your hard-earned wages are going straight to your tax bill this year. Americans will spend an average of 29% of their income on federal, state and local taxes in 2012, the Tax Foundation announced Monday.
The 10 Worst States to Retire In: They're Frosty and Costly
TopRetirements.com has named the 10 worst states in which to retire based in factors such as taxes and climate. Every retirement is unique, but before you end up living out your golden years chilly and underfunded, check out this list.
New York, Home Of Wall Street, Is Criticized for High Business Taxes
New York, whose economy is the world's 15th largest, has the least business friendly tax policies of any state, according to a report released today by the conservative Tax Foundation. The Empire State took the dubious distinction from New Jersey, which had it for three years in a row.
Hold the Tea Party, Some Voters Want Their Taxes Raised
Famed investor Warren Buffett and William Gates, Sr., the father of Microsoft's Bill Gates, say the rich should pay more taxes. In this economic downturn, some voters are choosing higher taxes over cuts in vital government services, stoking the ire of conservative groups.