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Ask the taxgirl: Disabled benefits in 2009

8 February 2010

Taxpayer asks:
I heard that I can get more money back from my taxes this year because I am disabled. Is this true? I am on fixed income and it would help me.
Taxgirl says:
I think what you’re referring to is the one time payment for retirees and disabled persons as part of Obama’s stimulus package [...]

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Ask the taxgirl: Used Car Sales Tax Deduction

8 February 2010

Taxpayer asks:
Just before Christmas, I bought a 2007 VW Jetta. It was a great deal since it had very low miles on it. When I bought it, the dealer said that I could deduct the sales tax from my taxes but I read on your site that the car has to be new, not just [...]

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Ask the taxgirl: Childcare and the Self-Employed

6 February 2010

Taxpayer asks:
I started a new business working from home in November 2009 and so far dont have income just losses. I also have my child in daycare and wanted to file his daycare tuition but with no income to report turbo tax isnt letting me use this. How do I go about using the daycare [...]

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Ask the taxgirl: Deceased Child

5 February 2010

Taxpayer asks:
This last year I had a son born who only survived 1 day. Do I need to get a Social Security number for him? Do I claim him as a dependant?
Taxgirl says:
Gosh, I honest can’t imagine how difficult this is for you and your family. My sympathies and thoughts [...]

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Ask the taxgirl: Tips and Income for Kids

5 February 2010

Taxpayer asks:
My daughter worked as a bagger (bagged groceries) last year at our base commissary. The baggers do not receive a salary and work strickly for tips. I already checked with the “Head Bagger” at the commissary who said no type of 1099 will be sent. How do I go about claiming [...]

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Ask the taxgirl: EITC Eligibility

5 February 2010

Taxpayer asks:
I was told that if I make more than 46,000.00, my family didn’t qualify for the EIC. My wife saw on the news this morning that if you make less then 71,000.00 that we should qualify. I’m married with two children, one born in 2009. Which is correct?
Thanks

Taxgirl says:
Hmm. As far as [...]

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Ask the taxgirl: Do I have to file?

5 February 2010

Taxpayer asks:
Hi taxgirl, do I have to file taxes if I’ve made less than $2,800.00? I’m a student and I claimed 1 dependent for myself on my taxes so money was withheld last year. If I don’t have to file it’s ok by me, I just don’t want to get into any trouble.
Thanks.

Taxgirl says:
I [...]

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Ask the taxgirl: Public School Tuition

3 February 2010

Taxpayer asks:
Hello. You answered a question asking whether private school tuition was deductible. Our daughter is enrolled in full-day kindergarten at a public school in which we pay tuition. Any luck with deducting this? I mean, they are double-dipping in our wallets with this one. Thanks!

Taxgirl says:
I say that [...]

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Ask the taxgirl: Qualifying Wages for Making Work Pay Credit

2 February 2010

Taxpayer asks:
My daughter only made $3,900.00 this year, then was laid off… She only worked for one employer.. so is she illegible for the Work Pay Credit… it comes to about $252.00 which would help her out considerably, because she is only getting back $116.57. She is in her thirties with no dependents.

Taxgirl says:
You [...]

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Ask the taxgirl: Does Renting Mean I Can’t Itemize?

17 January 2010

Taxpayer asks:
Hello Taxgirl! I have a question! I was married last year, and this is the first time I will be filing a joint tax return. My husband and I rent our house, and we paid about $6,000 out of pocket last year for medical expenses (this includes $2000 my husband paid for the health [...]

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