So - every day there is someone new in the news telling us that we are now in a recession. Needless to say whether we have validation of that fact or not the rising prices have people scrambling to find creative ways to cut spending to make ends meet. One way that may help is to try bartering.

As Americans we have many rights and duties. Here I usually write about our duties and rights re taxes. Today as I do that I also share pages from An American Holiday Patchwork about Memorial Day about another duty we should all acknowledge - Our Duty To Remember Those Who Loved Us So Well!

Dealing with taxes and other challenges that tax the mind? Try adapting and singing an old song about 99 Bottles of Stuff on the Wall:)

Two famous quotes about taxes are, "In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes,” and “Death, taxes, and childbirth! There’s never any convenient time for any of them.” As a taxpayer you should review the Declaration of Taxpayer Rights to help you deal with Taxes.

Depreciation of Assets - Employees Not Included - Depreciation is a tax concept that is often misunderstood by taxpayers. What is it?

Sometimes the best way to get revenge when you’ve been played by a Player is to become successful as he becomes a loser. The three estranged wives of Prince Charming the Player Prince do just that…

You really have to be careful what you say around children. They tend to take what adults say quite literally. Take for example this short story about the little girl who went shopping in the local drug store for a Mother's Day gift that was not a taxable item...

Some thoughts of a professional Tax Preparer after twenty plus years of preparing taxes.

What if you haven't filed your tax return and the deadline is upon you? File for an Extension...

The Economic Stimulus Rebate - How will I Spend It? Let Me Count The Ways. I’ve decided to take a diversified approach regarding my Economic Stimulus Rebate.