tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56767970672989158702012-01-18T17:43:46.071-05:00Ameritax TalkTax Cabbages and ThingsJune Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.comBlogger2651100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-84768946035431898862012-01-18T17:43:00.000-05:002012-01-18T17:43:46.104-05:00Shrinking the IRS? Not a good idea!David Cay JohnstonJune Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-21053876385007714892012-01-01T14:17:00.002-05:002012-01-01T14:17:36.552-05:00Average tax refundsIn 2011, the average 2010 IRS tax refund was $2,880.
The average Massachusetts refund as of March 7, 2011 (TY 2010) was $479.June Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-4273678818431545562011-12-28T11:13:00.000-05:002011-12-28T11:13:29.514-05:00Federal Case Serving as Benchmark for IRS Info-Gathering PowerFederal Case Serving as Benchmark for IRS Info-Gathering PowerJune Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-71529832128820698002011-10-29T08:06:00.000-04:002011-10-29T08:06:32.200-04:00Repatriation Tax Holiday Would Increase Deficits and Push Investment OverseasRepatriation Tax Holiday Would Increase Deficits and Push Investment Overseas — Center on Budget and Policy PrioritiesJune Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-49067132094263707802011-10-25T05:03:00.000-04:002011-10-25T05:03:50.008-04:00Perry to Propose an Optional 20% Flat Tax!Rick Perry: My Tax and Spending Reform Plan - WSJ.comJune Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-42687063011608061792011-10-19T00:36:00.000-04:002011-10-19T00:36:34.397-04:00Social Security payments to see first COLA increase since 09Social Security payments to see first COLA increase since 09 - Oct. 18, 2011June Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-1372040950628153462011-10-13T07:30:00.000-04:002011-10-13T07:30:23.840-04:00Is Cain's 9-9-9 Tax Plan Fair?ctj.org/ctjinthenews/2011/10/usa_today_is_cains_9-9-9_tax_plan_fair.phpJune Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-14351299102519185712011-10-13T06:34:00.000-04:002011-10-13T06:34:36.804-04:00Wall Street Journal circulation scam claims senior Murdoch executive!Wall Street Journal circulation scam claims senior Murdoch executive | Media | The GuardianJune Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-47526557124379089552011-10-11T08:21:00.000-04:002011-10-11T08:21:00.919-04:00Saab 'close to bankruptcy' as bridge loan talks drag onSaab 'close to bankruptcy' as bridge loan talks drag on | Business | guardian.co.ukJune Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-2737328955839576632011-10-04T19:16:00.000-04:002011-10-04T19:16:46.851-04:00Alleged age discrimination at Texas RoadhouseEEOC alleges age discrimination at Texas Roadhouse - Boston.comJune Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-55050920560567964452011-10-01T14:59:00.000-04:002011-10-01T14:59:40.377-04:00Massachusetts banks see opening in card feesBank of America’s Massachusetts rivals see opening in card fees - The Boston GlobeJune Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-33413315688761271002011-09-28T20:02:00.000-04:002011-09-28T20:02:31.409-04:00Buffett Rule Wouldn't Bring In Much RevenueChart of the Day: 'Buffett Rule' Wouldn't Bring In Much Revenue - Daniel Indiviglio - Business - The AtlanticJune Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-81617923618623509802011-09-27T09:03:00.002-04:002011-09-27T09:08:40.105-04:00You can't fix stupid!Banks and credit unions received $30.8 billion in revenues from overdrafts in the first 2 quarters of 2011. Those same institutions received $33.1 billion from overdraft fees in 2010. 2011 promises to be a bumper year!
90% of overdraft fees are paid by the 10% who can least afford to pay them!
The public should practice what they preach before screaming at Washington about over-spending! June Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-12121589560606126992011-09-24T00:30:00.000-04:002011-09-24T00:30:38.582-04:00Robo-call scam warning!www.mass.gov/?pageID=cagopressrelease&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Cago&b=pressrelease&f=2011-09-23-robo-call-scam&csid=CagoJune Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-53161869493811264282011-09-16T10:11:00.000-04:002011-09-16T10:11:52.369-04:00$19 Billion in child support owed in California alone!Emily W. McBurney: My Ex Isn't Paying Child Support - How Can I Get it From His 401(k)?June Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-38826876616266518402011-09-02T19:50:00.000-04:002011-09-02T19:50:34.236-04:00Category 5 disaster!Black unemployment rate: Highest since 1984 - Sep. 2, 2011June Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-43947087207554754492011-08-26T04:53:00.000-04:002011-08-26T04:53:26.588-04:00Warren Buffett: An example to British billionaires |Warren Buffett is an example to British billionaires | Alexander Chancellor | Comment is free | The GuardianJune Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-37062092150075367752011-08-22T10:49:00.000-04:002011-08-22T10:49:08.177-04:00Child Identity Theft Takes Advantage Of Kids' Unused Social Security NumbersChild Identity Theft Takes Advantage Of Kids' Unused Social Security NumbersJune Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-85204065852345476112011-08-17T10:49:00.000-04:002011-08-17T10:49:16.400-04:00The Lie About Cutting Back on Spending!How Austerity Is Ushering in a Global RecessionJune Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-10592215340244466732011-08-17T07:11:00.000-04:002011-08-17T07:11:48.603-04:00$3 a month debit card fee being tested!Wells Fargo to test $3 a month debit card feeJune Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-86146113710232380242011-08-17T07:06:00.000-04:002011-08-17T07:06:03.244-04:00Social Security wrongly declares 14,000 people dead each year!Social Security wrongly declares 14,000 people dead each yearJune Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-48179601624572745802011-08-16T15:24:00.000-04:002011-08-16T15:24:40.773-04:00We need jobs that pay!We need not just jobs, but jobs that pay - CNN.comJune Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-17504098313350623112011-08-15T08:41:00.000-04:002011-08-15T08:41:09.431-04:00Stop Coddling the Super-Rich!Stop Coddling the Super-Rich - NYTimes.comJune Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-26423791365079066322011-08-12T20:26:00.000-04:002011-08-12T20:26:25.518-04:00The Hijacked CrisisThe Hijacked Crisis - NYTimes.comJune Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-85146286645979117232011-08-11T13:22:00.000-04:002011-08-11T13:22:38.889-04:00Buffett: The lower stocks go, the more I buy - The Term Sheet: Fortune's deals blog Term SheetBuffett: The lower stocks go, the more I buy - The Term Sheet: Fortune's deals blog Term SheetJune Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-34153970056431071162011-08-11T01:44:00.000-04:002011-08-11T01:44:03.352-04:00Most Americans don't have $1000 for an emergency!NFCC: News ReleasesJune Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-50774977641593711722011-07-18T19:01:00.000-04:002011-07-18T19:01:06.386-04:00Lay-offs!Cisco will lay of 11,500 workers this year in its attempt to cut costs and refocus. Borders will close its remaining 400 stores immediately, putting 11,000 employees out of work.
Cisco's CEO's compensation in 2009 was over $12 million. Border's CEO's compensation in 2009 was $850,000. These are the people who, according to some, shouldn't have their personal income tax rates raised as they are June Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-26813769664890167992011-07-18T11:06:00.000-04:002011-07-18T11:06:43.914-04:00Eliminate The Debt Ceiling Altogether?Moody's suggests U.S. eliminate debt ceiling | ReutersJune Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-83982288106444767602011-07-18T09:41:00.000-04:002011-07-18T09:41:43.361-04:00What financial hit could YOU take next month?How the US debt ceiling could hit your finances - More Money - Money Magazine's personal finance blogJune Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-77524852914742632772011-07-14T08:17:00.000-04:002011-07-14T08:17:54.924-04:00Foreclosures plunge in 1st half of 2011! But that hides the real facts on the housing market!Housing market: Foreclosures plunge in first half of 2011 - Jul. 14, 2011June Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-9006027462672346832011-07-12T16:28:00.000-04:002011-07-12T16:28:19.698-04:00Perhaps it's best not to catch THE ball!Christian Lopez, fan who handed over Derek Jeter's historic 3,000th-hit ball, will owe IRS thousandsJune Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-39006100503686822362011-07-12T11:12:00.000-04:002011-07-12T11:12:08.430-04:00US households save too little, spend too much!FRBSF Economic Letter: Gauging the Impact of the Great Recession (2011-21, 7/11/2011)June Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-68954172809654108572011-07-11T07:22:00.000-04:002011-07-11T07:22:25.918-04:00The IRS and Disaster Planning<!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>June Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-35479214232252883022011-07-10T20:35:00.000-04:002011-07-10T20:35:41.670-04:00Interest rates will rise and stocks will fall if Congress doesn't raise debt ceiling, and in time!IMF’s Lagarde Says Failure on U.S. Debt Limit Will Be a ‘Shock’ - BloombergJune Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-89038979953313748362011-07-06T12:32:00.000-04:002011-07-06T12:32:41.805-04:00USA Has The 2nd Lowest Corporate Tax Rate In The World !GRAPH: Contrary To GOP Claims, U.S. Has Second Lowest Corporate Taxes In The Developed World | ThinkProgressJune Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-15240263769571510282011-07-03T21:39:00.000-04:002011-07-03T21:39:19.442-04:00Are You Due For A Pay Raise?Executive Pay at Big Companies Rose 23% Last Year - NYTimes.comJune Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-87036838042509987932011-07-01T05:28:00.000-04:002011-07-01T05:28:29.206-04:00Small tax break for employers!Federal jobless tax for employers expires quietly - Forbes.comJune Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-8950462117948902932011-06-19T13:33:00.000-04:002011-06-19T13:33:10.205-04:00Jackson Hewitt 's Bankruptcy Saga!Jackson Hewitt unsecured creditor's committee appointed | ReutersJune Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-9683587991701610962011-06-15T11:57:00.000-04:002011-06-15T11:57:26.794-04:00Has your favorite charity lost its tax-exempt status?If your favorite charity lost its tax-exempt status, you can't deduct those charitable contributions on your tax return!.
The Internal Revenue Service announced yesterday that approximately 275,000 organizations have automatically lost their tax-exempt status because they didn't file legally required annual reports for 3 consecutive years. The IRS believes the vast majority of these June Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-1692721672129751512011-06-07T17:49:00.000-04:002011-06-07T17:49:59.294-04:00'Patriotic Millionaires' Tell What They've Done With Their Bush Tax Cuts'Patriotic Millionaires' Describe What They've Done With Their Bush Tax Cuts: 'I Built A Dance Floor In My House'June Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-58229999197838235672011-06-06T09:28:00.000-04:002011-06-06T09:28:14.203-04:00Masschusetts K-12 schoolsMassachusetts has one of the best K-12 education systems in the country. In 2009, 8th grade students scored higher on standardized NCES reading and math tests than in ANY OTHER state. Massachusetts' new budget, approved in May, added millions for K-12 education, including money for special ed. However, Federal funding is being reduced. The state and municipalities will have to shoulder a June Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-47884620614304712392011-05-23T20:06:00.000-04:002011-05-23T20:06:22.398-04:00Massachusetts Unemployment Tax Rate Drops Below 8%Massachusetts unemployment tax rate dropped to 7.8% in April, 2011. The national rate for the same period was 9%. Slowly coming down!June Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-70779390113699252142011-05-19T06:19:00.000-04:002011-05-19T06:19:42.373-04:00A giant insurance company that also has an army!Seniors, Guns and Money - NYTimes.comJune Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-43825663442111735952011-05-11T11:03:00.000-04:002011-05-11T11:03:37.531-04:00Worst tax season ever?Worst tax season ever | Bankrate.comJune Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-26229413009958793052011-04-29T12:01:00.000-04:002011-04-29T12:01:27.114-04:00Debt Collectors Can't Contact You Through Facebook or Social MediaYou Can Collect Debts, Just Not via Facebook | SmartCredit BlogJune Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-85350079347975119722011-04-17T10:46:00.000-04:002011-04-17T10:46:31.932-04:009 Things The Rich Don't Want You To Know About Taxes!9 Things The Rich Don't Want You To Know About TaxesJune Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-41666566748433121802011-04-17T09:05:00.000-04:002011-04-17T09:05:58.448-04:00When Taxes Are Good for UsOliver R. Goodenough: When Taxes Are Good for UsJune Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-13361690044089759242011-04-16T06:43:00.000-04:002011-04-16T06:43:21.916-04:00Ireland's Minimum WageMinimum wage in Ireland is $12.49 per hour. Minimum wage in the USA is $7.25, in Massachusetts $8.00. June Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-4994744085363829622011-04-13T09:45:00.000-04:002011-04-13T09:45:05.895-04:00Tax the rich! OK, but then what?Tax the rich! OK, but then what, Mr. President?June Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-12544543927722719392011-04-13T07:37:00.000-04:002011-04-13T07:37:48.314-04:00Procrastinators relax!IRS filing deadline is April 18th this year, Massachusetts is April 19th!
If your tax accountant hasn't finished your returns - only Robinson Crusoe had everything done by Friday!June Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-68247294154837341982011-04-06T08:52:00.000-04:002011-04-06T08:52:11.101-04:00Massachusetts Online Sales Taxes On The Horizon?The Massachusetts Legislature is considering a bill to force out-of-state companies to collect online sales taxes from Massachusetts residents. The state loses upward of $30 million annually from lost tax revenue to out-of-state retailers. More later!June Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-77244178969008932832011-04-06T06:23:00.000-04:002011-04-06T06:23:52.975-04:00Federal Budget Cuts and You!Under the proposed US budget, benefits that face funding cuts include unemployment benefits, federal civilian and military retirement, most veterans' programs, food stamps, Supplemental Security Income, and the refundable parts of the earned income tax credit and child tax credit.June Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-86138953680710746082011-04-05T08:33:00.000-04:002011-04-05T08:33:01.405-04:00Getting mail from the IRS!The IRS Taxpayer Advocate reoirts that the IRS rarely checks to make sure letters have been sent to correct addresses. Almost 10% of overall IRS mail is undeliverable!June Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-42059130880081895492011-04-05T08:06:00.000-04:002011-04-05T08:06:19.097-04:00E-filing vs. paper returns at the IRSIt costs .17 to process an e-filed return, $3.66 for a paper return!June Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-8336041004519984942011-04-05T08:04:00.000-04:002011-04-05T08:04:49.752-04:00The IRS and possible government shut-down!The IRS will deposit checks for returns already processed.
The IRS will not process more returns once the shut-down starts, nor will it issue refunds.June Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-56731596073657410892011-03-29T09:18:00.000-04:002011-03-29T09:18:27.081-04:00IRS AuditsThis IRS audits 1.11% of all tax returns received.June Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-53498281881150131992011-03-28T09:33:00.000-04:002011-03-28T09:33:20.414-04:00Tax cheats - single, young men!Who are the tax cheaters? Single, young men - Mar. 28, 2011June Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-50613246406842683202011-03-28T09:32:00.000-04:002011-03-28T09:32:22.602-04:0013% of U.S. homes are vacant!Housing market: 13% of all U.S. homes are vacant - Mar. 28, 2011June Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-49537373432554422172011-03-22T05:12:00.000-04:002011-03-22T05:12:46.489-04:00Income in the USThe average annual income for the bottom 90% of Americans is $31,244.
The average annual income for the top 1% of Americans is $27 million.
The 9% in between - the ever-shrinking middle class!June Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-71127127538755425732011-03-16T06:59:00.000-04:002011-03-16T06:59:45.689-04:00Fidelity Eliminating 1100 Massachusetts JobsFidelity is eliminating 1100 of its 8400 Massachusetts jobs by closing its Marlborough facility.June Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-70736658919252196102011-03-11T11:31:00.000-05:002011-03-11T11:31:05.940-05:00IRS is trying to help taxpayers facing IRS debt! The IRS is raising the threshold before liens attach. They are also making the process for lien removal/withdrawal easier once taxes are paid.For an unpaid assessment of $25K or less, taxpayers can get a lien withdrawn after making a debit installment payment agreement.A new offer in compromise program will allow taxpayers, with incomes less than $100K, and a liability less than $50K, to make anJune Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-23804061029693908092011-03-10T17:29:00.000-05:002011-03-10T17:29:13.335-05:00Debit card spending limit? Banks consider $50 cap!Debit card spending limit? Banks consider a $50 cap - Mar. 10, 2011June Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-31794223132181676572011-03-10T08:53:00.000-05:002011-03-10T08:53:21.832-05:00Gasoline costs $9.69 a gallon in England today!Heather and I were in England last May. When filling the tank of our rented car for the first time, the $120 cost made my $40 a tank in the US seem paltry! That tank of gas today in England is $155! June Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-57709958112412073472011-03-10T07:14:00.000-05:002011-03-10T07:14:01.102-05:00Foreclosures Decrease 14% in FebruaryForeclosure Activity Decreases 14 Percent in FebruaryJune Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-50781669476363273392011-03-09T08:36:00.000-05:002011-03-09T08:36:46.589-05:00America's oldest wild bird is a new mom – This Just In - CNN.com BlogsAmerica's oldest wild bird is a new mom – This Just In - CNN.com BlogsJune Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-17774650280012519882011-03-08T06:11:00.000-05:002011-03-08T06:11:23.528-05:00President Declares Major Disaster For Some Massachusetts CountiesFEMA: President Declares Major Disaster For MassachusettsJune Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-3503423836559025092011-03-07T20:31:00.001-05:002011-03-07T20:58:48.829-05:00Massachusetts Tax RefundsTo date, the average Massachusetts tax refund (tax year 2010) is $479.
This time last year the average was $488.
Thanks to Ray Bliss of Mass DOR for providing this information!June Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-58077140146176630852011-03-06T06:01:00.000-05:002011-03-06T06:01:56.738-05:00No New Deal programs for single moms in this recession | SouthCoastToday.comNo New Deal programs for single moms in this recession | SouthCoastToday.comJune Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-24919315105725059482011-03-06T05:58:00.000-05:002011-03-06T05:58:36.200-05:00State Pensions - Burden or Not?Pensions a burden on states? Not quite. - CharlotteObserver.comJune Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-86241511447537842672011-03-06T05:48:00.000-05:002011-03-06T05:48:18.544-05:00Young lawyers scrape to find work!Young lawyers scrape to find work - Local/State - NewsObserver.comJune Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-35996979780344225742011-03-05T08:45:00.000-05:002011-03-05T08:45:09.922-05:00Average Tax Refund as of March 4thThe average tax refund is $3,129 as of March 4th, 2011. At this time last year, the average was $3,149.June Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-56742777432914266892011-03-03T07:39:00.000-05:002011-03-03T07:39:56.984-05:00US Postal Service broke?Postal Service says it needs law changes in order to pay bills - CNN.comJune Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-27267174867503429762011-03-02T08:55:00.000-05:002011-03-02T08:55:47.917-05:00As gas prices climb, layoffs increase!February planned layoffs highest in 11 months: Challenger - Yahoo! NewsJune Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-30811661956228283112011-03-01T09:39:00.000-05:002011-03-01T09:39:27.626-05:001.1 Billion Unclaimed!<!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>June Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-73677216128262145572011-02-24T14:37:00.000-05:002011-02-24T14:37:16.645-05:00Massachusetts Energy Heat AssistanceCitizens Energy Heat AssistanceJune Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-12371318467604614522011-02-16T01:32:00.000-05:002011-02-16T01:32:12.201-05:00Massachusetts State and Municipal Employees' Health Insurance BenefitsMassachusetts law mandates lifetime health care insurance after 10 years of employment, rather than tying the benefit to the same number of years as that needed for retirement. A state or municipal worker is only required to work at least 20 hours per week to receive health care insurance. That employee gets lifetime health insurance after 10 years of employment! Private workers would be June Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-60663893346983238842011-02-12T12:05:00.000-05:002011-02-12T12:05:46.380-05:00FDIC Shuts Down Republic RALs for Jackson Hewitt and LibertyFDIC Shuts Down Republic RALs for Jackson Hewitt and LibertyJune Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-29026199716570046562011-02-10T09:20:00.000-05:002011-02-10T09:20:18.245-05:00Fake-out on foreclosure filings last month!Foreclosure filings fell last month, but it's a fake out - Feb. 10, 2011June Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-24297735302765766592011-02-09T07:33:00.000-05:002011-02-09T07:33:29.399-05:00Foreclosures up; 30% of mortgages are underwaterForeclosures ramp up as 30% of mortgages are underwater - Feb. 9, 2011June Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-17773473077428128932011-02-08T09:32:00.000-05:002011-02-08T09:32:08.733-05:00Employees' Freedom of Speech Upheld!Company settles Facebook firing case | Digital Media - CNET NewsJune Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-22310542912952439842011-01-29T07:08:00.000-05:002011-01-29T07:08:24.607-05:00As Big Banks Raise Fees, You Have Options!As Big Banks Raise Fees, You Have Options — Your Money - NYTimes.comJune Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-53862867217734484182011-01-28T06:25:00.000-05:002011-01-28T06:25:50.706-05:00Credit card interest rates record highsCredit card interest rates hover near record highs of 15% - Jan. 28, 2011June Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-88843606781589923142011-01-25T13:56:00.000-05:002011-01-25T13:56:47.472-05:00Scam Alert: It's Not the IRS Asking for W-2 InfoConsumer Ally Scam Alert: It's Not the IRS Asking for W-2 InfoJune Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-43373270772601631962011-01-25T10:38:00.000-05:002011-01-25T10:38:26.096-05:00End greed, invest in a healthy economyMitchell Gold: New Year’s Resolution-End greed, invest in a healthy economyJune Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-34349930596225354472011-01-24T14:02:00.000-05:002011-01-24T14:02:17.300-05:00And Now It's the Post Office!Postal Service Eyes Closing Thousands of Post Offices - WSJ.comJune Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-36394162347023953722011-01-21T16:58:00.000-05:002011-01-21T16:58:40.072-05:004 Social Security Changes Coming in 20114 Social Security Changes Coming in 2011 - US News and World ReportJune Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-87407915043697656012011-01-20T15:09:00.000-05:002011-01-20T15:09:06.264-05:00IRS Valentine's Day GiftThe IRS will begin processing delayed tax returns on February 14th, 2011. Happy Valentine's Day!June Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-67814043286517913882011-01-12T10:46:00.000-05:002011-01-12T10:46:18.308-05:00No Payroll Tax Break for Some Federal, State and Municipal Workers!Approximately 6 million Federal, state and municipal workers who do not contribute to Social Security,will not get a payroll tax cut this year. There is no plan in Congress to remedy this inequitable treatment of those affected. The Work to Pay Credit ended in 2010, so these workers will actually net LESS in each paycheck this year. On top of that, Federal workers are under a 2-year pay freeze!June Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-51287878216188604412011-01-07T16:48:00.000-05:002011-01-07T16:48:09.147-05:00Massachusetts SJ Court Ruling against BanksUPDATE: Bank Shares Fall After Massachusetts Court Ruling - WSJ.comJune Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-36361738455815529282011-01-04T14:14:00.000-05:002011-01-04T14:14:03.008-05:00Buying Massachusetts health insurance?Need to buy health insurance in Massachusetts? Now's the time!Are you planning to purchase a health insurance plan without an employer or government subsidy?
Massachusetts state law sets 2 open enrollment periods for 2011:
January 1 through February 15, and
July 1 through August 15
Unless you meet special conditions, you must apply for a health plan by February 15, 2011. If you don't, you June Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-55681746846645032502011-01-04T07:42:00.000-05:002011-01-04T07:42:21.213-05:00Bankruptcy Filing Increases 9 % in 2010American Bankruptcy Institute | Consumer Bankruptcy Filings Increase 9 Percent in 2010June Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-8997642876981542792011-01-01T21:30:00.000-05:002011-01-01T21:30:00.384-05:0050 million taxpayers can't file before mid-February!50 million itemizers can't file taxes before mid-February - Dec. 31, 2010June Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-8478492385699139502010-12-30T08:57:00.000-05:002010-12-30T08:57:06.131-05:00Jobless claims at lowest level in more than TWO YEARSJobless claims hit lowest level in more than two-years - WTAQ News Talk 97.5FM and 1360AMJune Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-39966640682422654782010-12-29T05:29:00.000-05:002010-12-29T05:29:27.721-05:00Smart spending! How to use that tax refund!Hail bargains: We're a frugal nation - Chicago TribuneJune Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-29515996073888560902010-12-28T07:26:00.000-05:002010-12-28T07:26:07.659-05:003 easy resolutions to make you money in 20113 easy resolutions guaranteed to make you money in 2011 - CNN.comJune Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-64175256685510858392010-12-26T08:26:00.000-05:002010-12-26T08:26:02.972-05:00New Emergency Homeowner Loan Program - January 2011<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>June Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-40914628116831136572010-12-24T12:35:00.000-05:002010-12-24T12:35:43.013-05:00Recession and Global UnemploymentThe US unemployment rate is 9.8% as of December, 2010.
Countries with rates 20% and above:
Afghanistan - 35%
American Samoa - 29.8%
Bosnia - 43.4%
Canary Islands - 27.68%
Cape Verde - 21%
Dominica - 23%
Kosovo - 73%
Latvia - 20%
South Africa - 25.3%
Spain - 20.02%
Ireland, booming just a couple of years ago, has a rate of 13.9%. June Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-4322641285954099832010-12-24T10:55:00.000-05:002010-12-24T10:55:08.268-05:00Recovering from foreclosure!Recovering from foreclosure takes time, so use it to rebuild credit | News for Dallas, Texas | Dallas Morning News | Dallas Business NewsJune Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-84272626669647863232010-12-24T07:49:00.000-05:002010-12-24T07:49:09.309-05:00Unemployment is a global problem - Aug. 11, 2010Unemployment is a global problem - Aug. 11, 2010June Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5676797067298915870.post-51583159075757868842010-12-24T07:44:00.000-05:002010-12-24T07:44:32.716-05:007 States to Increase Minimum Wage, January 1, 2011!7 states will raise minimum wage on January 1, 2011 - Arizona ($7.36), Colorado ($7.35), Montana ($7.35), Ohio ($7.40), Oregon ($8.50), Vermont ($8.15) and Washington ($8.67).
Massachusetts minimum wage remains at $8.00. Both Washington and Oregon have a lower cost of living than Massachusetts but a higher minimum wage! Lest you would assume otherwise - Vermont's cost of living was higher than June Lynham Pina, E.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691292163036340noreply@blogger.com0