Category Archives: Massachusetts

Bad States for Gamblers

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Russ

It’s been a while since I’ve listed out the bad states for gamblers. Here’s an updated list. Make sure you read the notes because while all of these states have tax systems that are problematic for gamblers, some impact amateurs … Continue reading →

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Today Is the Day to Prepare (Hurricane Irene)

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Russ

If you are a resident of New Jersey, New York City/Westchester County/Long Island, Connecticut, Rhode Island, or Massachusetts, you need to drop what you’re doing and get prepared for Hurricane Irene. Now. Maybe we’ll get lucky and Hurricane Irene will … Continue reading →

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Cash and Carry Didn’t Work

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Russ

There’s nothing wrong with paying employees in cash. Indeed, in some industries it’s the norm. However, you still must withhold payroll taxes and properly report the earnings. The owners of a Massachusetts temporary agency found that out this week. Michael … Continue reading →

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Congressman’s Wife to Plead Guilty to Tax Charges

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Russ

For those who don’t watch television, listen to the radio, or get mail, yes, there’s an election in less than a month. And for one Congressman in Massachusetts, there’s some bad news. Congressman John Tierney represents Salem and surrounding areas … Continue reading →

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They’re Mad as Hell and They’re Not Going to Take It Any More!

Posted on January 20, 2010 by Russ

Many of you may remember the movie classic Network: On Tuesday, voters in Massachusetts sent a message to politicians. Massachusetts elected a Republican Senator. To put that in perspective, the last time a Republican was elected to the Senate in … Continue reading →

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Taxachussets No Longer?

Posted on July 10, 2008 by Russ

The Tax Foundation reported that Massachusetts voters will get the chance to vote themselves out of having an income tax this November. Question 1 on the Massachusetts Ballot will be condemned by almost every politician, newspaper, and liberal group in … Continue reading →

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No More Taxachusetts?

Posted on December 2, 2007 by Russ

I have a few clients in Massachusetts. We joke that it’s really “Taxachusetts.” Massachusetts’ state income tax is 5.3%, and is really more of a gross receipts income tax; few deductions are allowed. But that may change. Citizens in Massachusetts … Continue reading →

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