By age 29, you deserve a literal tax break — a new survey has found that the average American lets professionals prepare their taxes before they hit their thirties. The poll of 2,000 U.S. taxpayers found that at a certain stage of life, more than a third (37%) are happy to just let professionals handle … Read more
It’s quite the rap-ture sheet. Sherri Shepherd admitted she once skipped taxes, parking tickets and court dates because she was convinced the Rapture would whisk her to heaven — only to end up in jail for eight days. “I didn’t plan on being here today. I thought the Rapture was going to take me up … Read more
Colleges have become so expensive that even wealthy families are looking for ways to save on tuition. While this typically means trying to secure scholarships, another way of snagging lower tuition is becoming increasingly popular: buying property in the state your child will be attending college. All 50 states offer tuition discounts to in-state residents, … Read more
Donning designer can be financially taxing — especially in this uneasy economy. But Tiffany Radulescu stays fly (and on budget) by routinely flying from NYC to Paris, scoring couture from Prada, Hermès, Loewe and Christian Louboutin — without worrying about the Trump administration’s plans to slap hefty surcharges on foreign fashion. “I’d rather catch a flight than catch … Read more
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green, a Democrat, has signed into law a “Green Fee” bill that will raise tourist taxes to help fund “climate-change” mitigation. Senate Bill 1396 raises the tourist tax on Hawaii hotels to 11% starting Jan. 1 — which would then increase to 12% the following year, according to the text of the … Read more
Are “responsible tax refunds” on the rise? A new survey shows taxpayers are more likely to spend their refunds on rent, groceries and other necessities, rather than luxuries. The poll of 2,000 US taxpayers found nearly two in three (64%) have either already spent their tax refund money or are planning to soon. And all … Read more
Being a breadwinner in the Big Apple can really bite. The big ballers, shot callers and finance bros of NYC making $100,000 each year are, in reality, making peanuts, according to a new report on how far the six-figure salary actually stretches in major U.S. cities in 2025. And in Gotham, there isn’t much give. … Read more
They do what? Every culture has its way of doing things — and America is not any different. Sometimes it takes getting out of one’s bubble to realize that the “normal” things they’re used to doing or saying in their home country might be considered bizarre by outsiders. A recent Reddit thread asked Americans the … Read more
They’re not looking for love — they’re looking to file. According to a new survey, Gen Z is swiping on dating apps hoping to match with someone who can help them with their taxes. During peak tax season, a poll from the dating app Hily found that one in three young American singles are swiping for … Read more
Mexican officials may be rocking the boat with visitors by introducing a new tourist tax. A $42 immigration levy for every passenger on cruise ships that dock in Mexico was voted in by the country’s congress last week, The Associated Press reported. Stewart Chiron, a Miami-based cruise industry expert known as “The Cruise Guy,” told … Read more
LONDON (AP) — Former “Harry Potter” film actor Rupert Grint faces a 1.8 million-pound ($2.3 million) bill after he lost a legal battle with the tax authorities. Grint, who played Ron Weasley in the magical film franchise, was ordered to pay the money in 2019 after H.M. Revenue and Customs, the U.K. tax agency, investigated … Read more
New York has “99 Problems” — literally. The state government bought a one-third share of Jay Z’s Roc-A-Fella Records at an auction Thursday in hopes of recouping $8.7 million that the label’s embattled co-founder, Damon Dash, owes in back taxes. An anonymous Albany rep entered the winning $1 million bid at the federal auction in … Read more
And the winner of the election is…the Sun Belt. Americans are increasingly voting to fly south — and not just for the winter, either, according to new data obtained from the Census Bureau. What’s become a multi-year trend is here to stay, experts warn. New Yorkers continue to choose the Sun Belt as an alternative to … Read more
The tax man cometh. Annie Knight — who previously made headlines for sleeping with more than 300 people in a year — says she’s being “punished” for being a high-income earner after paying almost $400,000 ($600,000 AUD) in taxes over the past 12 months. The 26-year-old made more than a million Aussie dollars from her … Read more
Prince William has refused to reveal what he paid in taxes for the 2023-2024 financial year — breaking his father King Charles’ tradition which spanned more than 30 years. The Prince of Wales, 42, inherited the Duchy of Cornwall estate worth over $1 billion when his father assumed the throne in Sept. 2022. In addition to … Read more
There’s nothing quite like a tax bill to make someone question the whole system, and Annie Knight feels punished by a $405,000 bill. Knight, 26, is a well-known OnlyFans creator who sells explicit images of herself online, and she makes a lot of money doing so. In late 2023, she revealed she was earning around $101,000 … Read more
Florida, schmorida. After enjoying a pandemic-era boom where many a weary northerner packed up and moved to the Sunshine State, the bloom is off the citrus tree, new research suggests. In 2024, apparently, it’s all about the Carolinas — their coast, their mountains, their more temperate climate and — most importantly — their affordable cost … Read more
The only certainties in life are death and taxes — and if you’re alive in America today, folks, the latter is knocking on your door. While taxes predate currency and can be traced to the grain harvests of ancient Egypt, US taxation as we know it dates back to the early 20th century. In 1913, … Read more
Tax Day is April 15, making it an extra Monday-ish Monday. Since Tax Day is dreadful enough, some restaurants and food chains are offering deals and freebies to help make the particularly manic Monday a little sweeter. So file your taxes, then treat yourself! Anthony’s Coal-Fired Pizza At participating Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza locations, fans … Read more
Krispy Kreme customers can look forward to getting a sweet treat at a sweet price on Tax Day, Monday, April 15. Krispy Kreme announced Friday that customers can purchase an Original Glazed or Assorted dozen in-store and get a second Original Glazed dozen for the price of sales tax in their state. Pricing for the second dozen will … Read more