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Medicare Medical (Part B) premium varies with income
Medicare Medical (Part B) coverage helps pay for doctors services and outpatient care along with other services. Most people incorrectly think that the costs of providing Medicare Part B coverage are...
Posted on 5/20/13 at 3:49 PM
Making the Case against Receiving a Federal Income Tax Refund
Millions of Americans celebrate receiving an income tax refund each year. Many of these same people live each month under the burden of financial hardship, struggling to make ends meet, often falling ...
Posted on 3/8/13 at 12:43 PM
Tax Freedom Day
Yesterday, in addition to be the deadline for filing Federal and State tax returns it was also Tax Freedom Day. Tax Freedom Day is the day that average Americans have earned enough to pay their tax b...
Posted on 4/18/12 at 7:00 AM
Property Taxes: Whose Money Is in the Bucket?
I've had a few questions about several stories I've written about property taxes, and I would like to share with you my bucket analogy, which simplifies some of the complex things that determine a per...
Posted on 4/5/12 at 2:52 PM
Beware the Ides of …
The ides refers to the middle of a month in the Roman calendar. For those of us who read and enjoy literature, today is a great day the Ides of March - made popular (ha!) by the Shakespeare play Juli...
Posted on 3/15/12 at 5:30 AM
IRS commissioner ousted
Hurrying to check a growing controversy, President Barack Obama ousted the acting commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service late Wednesday amid an outcry over revelations that the agency had improperly targeted tea party groups for scrutiny when they filed for tax-exempt status.By By Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press , May 16, 2013
Top IRS official didn't reveal tea party targeting
WASHINGTON (AP) — The IRS acting chief acknowledged Tuesday that the agency demonstrated "a lack of sensitivity" in its screenings of political groups seeking tax-exempt status, but he said those mistakes won't be repeated.By Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press , May 14, 2013
Online sales tax
By By Dave Olson, Forum News Service , May 03, 2013
Fed: Taxes and cuts have hurt
The Federal Reserve cautioned America’s political leaders Wednesday that their policies are hurting the economy. The Fed stood by its aggressive efforts to stimulate the economy and reduce unemployment. But it sent its clearest signal to date that tax increases and spending cuts that kicked in this year are slowing the economy.By By Martin Crutsinger, Associates Press , May 02, 2013
House OKs $1.1 billion for aiding Oil Patch
Rep. Bob Skarphol said late Wednesday a bill to provide $1.1 billion to western North Dakota communities will deliver ample funding to address infrastructure and other needs, but will not provide the long-term help the bill was intended to do.By By TJ Jerke, Forum News Service , May 02, 2013
North Dakota Senate rejects tax cut measure
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota's Senate has killed a bill that contained more than $350 million in individual and corporate income tax cuts.By Associated Press , April 30, 2013
Heitkamp: Let states tax Internet sales
In her maiden speech Tuesday on the floor of the U.S. Senate, Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, D-N.D., called for the federal government to “level the playing field” and allow states to collect sales taxes on Internet sales.By By Chuck Haga, Forum News Service , April 24, 2013
Dickinson values leap after assessment
In real estate, there is a common saying based on the importance of “location, location, location” when assessing market value. Apparently, the location people are talking about is Dickinson. The city on Friday sent out letters outlining new yearly assessment numbers for owners of homes and business properties, sending some into near-panic mode.By By Bryan Horwath, Forum News Service , April 23, 2013
Senate bill jeopardizes tax-free online shopping
The Senate is taking up a bill that would allow states to collect sales taxes for online purchases.By Associated Press , April 22, 2013
N.D. oil tax trust fund tops $1 billion
North Dakota’s oil tax fund has topped $1 billion in assets.April 17, 2013
County plans to update soil mapping software
Changes in how the Natural Resources Conservation Services classifies soils in agricultural lands are leading to changes to maps and software used by Stutsman County, according to Dustin Bakken, interim tax director.By By Keith Norman, The Jamestown Sun , April 17, 2013
Storm-affected tax filings catch a break
Because of inconveniences stemming from last weekend’s winter storm — which dumped well over a foot of snow in some spots — the Internal Revenue Service announced it will give a break to anyone unable to file taxes by Monday’s deadline.By Forum News Service , April 16, 2013
ND Tax Dept. open late on filing deadline day
It's April 15 — the deadline to file taxes. North Dakota Tax Commissioner Cory Fong says his office at the state Capitol in Bismarck will be open until 9 p.m. to accommodate last-minute filers.April 15, 2013
Tax returns are down so far
That tick tock sound you hear is the clock drawing ever closer to Monday’s income tax filing deadline.By By Bryan Horwath, Forum News Service , April 12, 2013
Obamacare credits could trigger surprise tax bills
WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of people who accept government subsidies to help buy health insurance next year could get stung by surprise tax bills later on. That's if they don't accurately project their income.By Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press , April 02, 2013
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