Tax surprise: AMT

Yes, I'm ranting about the AMT again. And maybe I should keep doing so until it goes away. Unfortunately, not many people read my LJ, so please, feel free to pass along what I'm about to say.

( The AMT )

Some families with gross incomes substantially less than 100k are being hit this year due to the stock options issue. Nobody is completely safe, so don't ignore this year's AMT worksheet on your tax forms. The IRS certainly won't, and if you screw it up, you may be held responsible for late fees and interest.

Food Meme

( my answers to the food questions )

This is really bad. Iraq

American helicopter attacks mosque filled with civilians. 40 dead.

WTOP story

Speed cameras, PG and Montgomery Counties

Maryland legislature approves speed cameras in Montgomery and PG counties. They'll only be in low-speed zones (35mph or lower), especially around schools. The stated reason is to curb the high number of vehicle-pedestrian accidents in those counties.

WTOP article