by Leif Jensen | Aug 14, 2011 | General |
If your son/daughter or grandkid (emphasis on grandkid, parents have no money either) that was lucky enough to find a job, consider making a payin to a Roth IRA on their behalf. Since they probably spent their money. You can contribute up to $5,000, but not more than...
by Leif Jensen | Aug 10, 2011 | General |
We all know that the US owes a significant amount of money. The amount of debt has been a cause for much debate regarding the levels the reasons why, how to deal with it ans so forth. But one question not easily answered at least that I was aware of is where is the...
by Leif Jensen | Aug 6, 2011 | General |
I am wondering if it would be possible to have an expiration date on every law, tax and amendment on the books. If the government was required to re-pass everything every 10 years or so, what would our laws look like? Would the poor laws of the past still be laws? ...
by Leif Jensen | Aug 6, 2011 | General |
During August which is a slow time for tax issues, businesses should be making sure that they have valid up to date W-9’s for all of the Independent Contractors that are utilized. I am also talking about those whom you do businesses with beyond the mis-categorized...
by Leif Jensen | Aug 6, 2011 | General |
As the most recent hurdle of the tax debate recedes from the headlines; it should remain a concern for all. In 2008 the debt was 40% of GDP. In 2011 it will be 69% of GDP. Estimates with no spending cuts, have it hit 80% in 2014. With spending cuts, that may happen...
by Leif Jensen | Aug 5, 2011 | General |
“God forbid we should ever be twenty years without such a rebellion. The people cannot be all, and always, well informed. The part which is wrong will be discontented, in proportion to the importance of the facts they misconceive. If they remain quiet under such...
