16th December 2006
If you love traveling, you will soon reach a point where you get tired of the usual travel destinations and tourist traps. Yes, some things need to be seen, but unique destinations will soon top your list of things to see.
Unique Travel Destinations
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16th December 2006
If you are thinking of heading to South America, Venezuela is a country that should be on your list. Despite what you read in the media, there is little unrest and you should be fine as long as you use common sense.
Things to See in Venezuela
Visit...
17th November 2006
In 2004, the IRS was given the authority to use third party debt collectors to hunt down taxes owed by delinquent taxpayers. Scam artists knew an opportunity when they saw one.
Dealing with Scam Artist Pretending To Be IRS Debt Collectors
In an effo...
17th November 2006
The terror of most Americans is to be hunted by the IRS for overdue taxes. Well, the terror has evolved a bit as the IRS is now using private debt collectors to do much of the work.
IRS and Private Debt Collectors
If you get behind on your taxes, y...
16th November 2006
In a recent decision, a federal court overturned a telephone tax that has been charged for years. Given the result, the IRS has decided to issue refunds for past collected taxes.
IRS Sets Telephone Tax Refund Amounts
In 1898, the federal government...
16th November 2006
The tax code is insanely complex. If you are a business having a dispute with the IRS, the fast track settlement program may present you with an option for resolving it quickly.
IRS Fast Track Settlement Program For Businesses
Whether an audit or ge...
15th November 2006
Once you catch the bird watching fever, you are doomed. You will always find yourself looking for new viewing spots. Here is a quick primer on where to find them.
Birding ? Where to Find the Birds
Whether you are traveling to a far off land or just...
09th November 2006
As you well know, fishing is all about knowing your fishing grounds. Well, you also need to know the fish. Here is a brief summary of common freshwater fish you could go after.
Fishing for Freshwater Fish
When discussing “common” freshwater fis...
09th November 2006
In a world full of video games and little together time, it is hard for families to find time together. Bird watching with your kids is one way to get some fresh air and spend time together.
Try Bird Watching With Your Kids
Bird watching has a lot ...
09th November 2006
We humans are great at giving sophisticated titles to things we enjoy. In fact, here is an introduction to Ornithology, better known as bird watching.
An Introduction to Ornithology – Bird Watching
As with many sophisticated terms ending in “ol...
09th November 2006
Writing is incredibly enjoyable, but also perplexing. Inevitably, you get the best ideas or breakthroughs when you are nowhere near your computer or pad and paper.
Writing and Focus
If you are a writer, you will inevitably run into that moment when...
09th November 2006
Finding inspiration when you are writing is often a haphazard affair. When you are physically ready to write, nothing comes. When you are pumping gas, an epiphany!
Writing on the Hoof
It happens to me all the time. I work all day writing a wide vari...
26th October 2006
Nothing gets people more riled up than a discussion of taxes, but what alternatives are there to the current system? The negative income tax is one such possibility.
Tax Alternatives: The Negative Income Tax
The current tax system in the United Sta...
04th October 2006
Toyota hybrids were the first on the market and have received boosts from tremendous tax credits that go along with their purchase. Those credits, however, are being reduced on October 1st.
Toyota Hybrids and Tax Credits – Buy Before October 1st
Th...
03rd October 2006
If you are considering heading to San Diego for a vacation, you are probably planning on sitting on the beach all day long. Well, there are a few other things you should know about.
A Trip to San Diego, California
When most people think of San Dieg...
