History of Income Taxes
As we approach the beginning of a new year, I thought you might enjoy a break from all the numbers (such as percentages, thresholds, tax rates, etc.) that are usually included in my column. Instead…
Protecting Yourself from Tax Myths, Mysteries and Frauds
Happy 245th birthday to the United States of America. The last sentence of the Declaration of Independence reads: “And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection…
How and Why to File a Tax Extension
The 2021 personal income tax filing deadline was postponed one month from April 15 to May 17. Since the tax deadline is only eight days away, I thought I would cover the topic of extensions. Thi…
Taxes, Back to Basics
I thought it might be time to explain some of the basics of taxes. Taxes fund expenditures of government. Synonyms for “tax” include: duty, tariff, civil obligation, levy, toll, government’s share. I…
Making Tax Season Less Stressful
I trust you enjoyed the holidays and were able spend time with loved ones. I am happy to share that my wife and I became grandparents for the first time on January 10th. Our son and daughter-in-law w…
Guidelines for Seeking Help with Your Taxes
Appeared in the Columbia Daily Tribune on 7/6/19
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act changed the tax preparation needs of many people. It made some returns simpler and reduced the taxes for some Americans, bu…
Putting the Cart Before the Horse
This article was originally published in the Columbia Daily Tribune.
I would estimate that less than one percent of the people in Mid-Missouri have ever hitched a horse to a wagon. I have never done…
The History of Income Taxes
Posted on Columbia Daily Tribune Website on Jan 4, 2019 at 3:13 PM
Today’s topic is The History of Income taxes. I think the Founding Fathers were brilliant men. The origina…
