Federal Program Inventories vs OMB: $622 Billion Missing
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With trillions of dollars to spend, you’d think the least the government could do is maintain consistent records.

What is the Federal Program Inventory?
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The GPRA Modernization Act of 2010 had a vision: to “provide Congress and the public a clearer picture of the programs that exist across the Federal government.” Like most things in government, it failed to live up to its goals.

Trying to Talk to Government? Good Luck
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Despite a government “of the people, by the people, for the people”, I have found myself told time-and-again, “You’re on your own”.

Will Roth Conversion Affect My Estimated Tax Payments?
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Roth conversions are a great way to save money and if you have a good financial planner, they need not be a headache.

The Segregated Joint Economic Committee
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Does the Joint Economic Committee live up to anything in its name?

Cheating Isn’t Just For Students
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Increased pressure will only force more teachers to choose between their integrity and their salaries.

Mailbag: Can I Roll My IRA Into A REIT Tax-Free?
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A reader asks, “My wife has a $250K SEP IRA earning 1.5% interest. Can we use any of the funds for real-estate investments?”

What is a 1031 Real Estate Exchange?
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Despite their complexity, these exchanges have the potential to save vast amounts of money.

What is the Difference Between AGI and MAGI?
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MAGI is a common tax term to denote the resulting value of your adjusted gross income (AGI) with some items added back in. However, each use of MAGI may have different variables added back.

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