What does Congress earn?

I was wondering what Congress earned in only pure salaries, here is what I found… Speaker of the House                                                                                                                     $223,500 Majority leader and minority leader of...

Charcoal briquets

Most of the time when you’re grilling, you don’t think about the history behind it – just how delicious the food is going to taste when you’re done. I explored the history of Kingsford charcoal and was surprised to find a rich history, interestingly tied to Ford...

Stolen Property

Did you know that if you steal property, you are required to report its fair market value in your income in the year you steal it?  That is unless you return it to its rightful owner in the same year. No, you can’t give your neighbor a 1099 for the garden tools they...

Stock Act

The Stock Act is an Act of Congress designed to combat Congressional insider trading. It was signed into law by President Barack Obama on April 4, 2012. The law prohibits the use of non-public information for private profit, including insider trading by members of...

Illegal Activities

Did you know that income from all illegal activities, such as money from dealing with drugs, must be included as income on Schedule 1 so it can flow onto your 1040? You will also be taxed for self-employment taxes as well, so both side of FICA.

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