Radical U.N. tax target – It’s bad enough that the rascals in DC monkey with the tax code. It would be much worse if the USA-hating United Nations were allowed to assess higher taxes on us in order to equalize the playing field with the rates in the even more socialist countries. As crazy an idea as an international tax might seem at first, it’s probably not far off now that our own Supreme Court is basing its decisions on international popular opinion rather than on our Constitution which they consider to be outdated and no longer relevant for our society.

States Have Chance to Tax Internet After Moratorium Expires – If our rulers in DC don’t hurry up and reinstitute the moratorium on Internet taxes, that opportunity will be gone forever. As soon as some jurisdictions start relying on those revenues, they will scream bloody murder if that money pipeline is shut down. Look what happened in the PRC. The cities are predicting the end of the world after Gov. Arnold repealed the higher car license tax that had only been in effect since October 1 of this year. New tax money is like highly addictive crack cocaine for our rulers.

It’s wise to know when it’s a good idea to consult with your tax advisor and when it’s really not appropriate.

It does matter how you invest your retirement funds.

California Failing. Spending — same as it ever was.

True Lies. Shades of Clintonism in California.

City sent late notices to thousands of residents who never got their tax bills in the first place. – I hate when that happens.

Alaska Governor Proposes Cruise Ship Tax – He must be in seventh heaven; taking money from people who can’t vote him out of office.

Courtesy of another Fark Photoshop contest

Weather Futures Popular With Investors Ahead of Tricky Winter – As if betting on the stock market isn’t enough of a thrill for risk takers, they can now bet on the weather.