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Gov. Paterson Proposes iPod Tax

iTunes logoNew York’s Governor David Paterson is trying to come up with creative ways to pad the state’s $15.4 billion deficit. One of these is an “iPod tax” that would charge for downloaded music and other “digitally delivered entertainment services.” In addition, cable and satellite TV services, movie tickets, taxis, soda, beer, wine, cigars and massages will also be taxed. The proposal must still get legislative approval and we expect that if it passes, there may be an influx of New Yorkers flooding to places like New Jersey to get their tunes.

Read More | NY Daily News

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So, did you e-File this year?

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Internet

We figured it was time to start throwing polls into the mix here at Gear Live, as it’s an oft requested feature from our readers. That being said, now that we are just shy of a week after tax time (you did remember to file your taxes, right?) and we want to know if you guys take advantage of the e-File method of doing thing, or if you rely on the more traditional practice of mailing everything in to the IRS in a -style envelope. How geeky do you keep it? Let us know.


Can TaxCut Replace CPAs?

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Software

TaxCutWe know a few CPAs that moan and groan about loss of work because of H&R Block, but since April 15 will soon be arriving we wondered just how useful their TaxCut software is. The program goes step-by-step and if you have questions there is a FAQ pop-up and a Tax Advisor option for online advice. If you previously used Quicken or TurboTax, it will import all its data. There are also tax tips and videos for more assistance and tax-planning for the future. DeductionPro can help you chop off a few more bucks. Available at prices starting at $39.95, check out PC Mag if you are interested in their comparison with the ever-popular TurboTax.

Read More | TaxCut Store Store

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