Category Archives: District of Columbia

2025 Tax Foundation’s State Tax Competitiveness: Some New Winners, But the Usual Losers

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Russ

The Tax Foundation released its 2025 State Tax Competitiveness Index (formerly the Business Tax Climate Index).  While taxes aren’t everything in where you situate a business, they’re absolutely an important factor. If I have to pay an extra 10% in … Continue reading →

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April 15th Deadlines

Posted on April 14, 2020 by Russ

Yes, the tax deadline for the IRS (and federal estimated payments for the first two quarters) is July 15th. However, not all states conformed to this–especially for estimated payments. The following states all have first quarter estimated payments for individuals … Continue reading →

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Out With the Fed Mandate; In With State Mandates

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Russ

Once upon a time there was the federal mandate to have health insurance; per the US Supreme Court, a “tax.” Well, beginning with 2019 tax returns (filed in 2020) the federal mandate is no more. Unfortunately, tax professionals and taxpayers … Continue reading →

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How Government Stifles Entrepreneurship

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Russ

So you want to become a landlord in the District of Columbia. I saw an interesting piece on Slate that noted that a Washington, DC couple had to get three different sets of paperwork completed to rent out their condominium. … Continue reading →

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We’re Off With a Bang: It’s the Politician Arrest of the Week!

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Russ

There’s nothing like starting 2012 on the right foot. Let’s head to our nation’s capital where City Councilman Harry Thomas, Jr. has something more to worry about than his reelection campaign. In December, the FBI & IRS raided Mr. Thomas’ … Continue reading →

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