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Taxes
The death of the auction-rate market?
by
Bob Moon
Feb 21, 2008
Bond issuers and banks are joining with big-time investors in getting out of the auction-rate securities market which, among other things, has helped state and local governments fund public works projects. Bob Moon reports.
The Tax Rebate, Again
Feb 19, 2008
Question: My parents are receiving social security and do not file income tax. Do they have to file an income tax return for 2007 in order to...
Germans paying for tax evasion
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Scott Jagow
Feb 19, 2008
Several hundred wealthy Germans are suspected of evading taxes with the help of a bank in Lichenstein. Scott Jagow talks to reporter Brett Neely in Berlin about the scandal and the "sport" of tax evasion.
The Tax rebate
Feb 15, 2008
Question: I have heard that this new rebate check that was just passed by Congress and now the White House is nothing more than an advance on our...
London too taxing for foreigners?
Feb 12, 2008
Heavier taxes on foreign-born residents in London are threatening an exodus of thousands of workers. Stephen Beard reports this might damage the city's role as a global trading center.
UGMA
Feb 11, 2008
Question: Years ago, we bought zero-coupon bonds for our son's college fund. They were timed to mature as he went through college, which has worked...
U.K. scandal prompts calls for reform
Feb 11, 2008
British Parliament member Derek Conway has been suspended for misusing public funds after he paid his son over $80,000 for work he did not do. The scandal has led to demands for transparency to fight what some consider is a tradition of corruption in Parliament. Steven Beard reports.
For public good, not for profit.
EU banana tarrif overruled
Feb 8, 2008
An international panel on trade disputes has ruled against the European Union's import tariffs for bananas from Latin America. John Dimsdale reports on what the ruling means for U.S. importers like Chiquita and Dole.
Put the money where the economy is
Feb 8, 2008
With rebate checks on their way to eager taxpayers, many consumers are bound for bad spending decisions. Danielle Karson talks to credit experts about wise places to put the money.
Tax rebate?
Feb 4, 2008
Question: Should I wait to file my tax return to see whether Congress passes the Bush tax rebates? Is that part of my tax return or something...