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April 29th, 2008

Ask the taxgirl: Rebates and foreign taxpayers

Taxpayer asks:
Just curious, are the foreign taxpayers who are not American citizens also going to get the stimulus rebate checks? I’ve heard people from all over the world have been filing tax forms for the stimulus payment. (And apparently, these are non-American citizens who have social security numbers).
Taxgirl says:
Permanent residents overseas who are American […]

By Kelly -- 0 comments

April 26th, 2008

Delays in Refund Status Reporting

Take note: The IRS has announced that users of the Where’s My Refund? feature may experience intermittent outages on Sunday, April 27, 2008 between the hours of 1:00 a.m. – 6:00 a.m. EST.
Tags: 1040, income-tax, IRS, tax refund, tax refundsShare This

By Kelly -- 10 comments

April 26th, 2008

Where’s my refund?

Whew. Tax Day has come and gone. Maybe you’re waiting on a refund - not the rebate (that’s something different) - but a refund.
If at least 28 days has passed since you filed, you can check with the IRS to find out the status of your refund.
You can:
Call the IRS Refund Hotline at […]

By Kelly -- 0 comments

April 20th, 2008

Ask the taxgirl: Filing the same return twice

Taxpayer asks:
Hi Kelly,
I have a quick question.I used e file ( turbo tax- free editon ) and IRS rejected it on 15th , so I sent my documents via postal mail.Meanwhile on my second attempt to e file with paper sign . IRS accepted my return. Does it create any problem as everywhere it […]

By Kelly -- 4 comments

April 17th, 2008

Ask the taxgirl: Incorrect 1099

Taxpayer asks:
I received my 1099 on Feb. 8 and noticed that the amount looked higher than it should have been. So I checked my bank records twice. Compared to the 1099, my bank statements said $646.01 less than the 1099.
Feb. 12, I call my ex-boss’ accountant (T), and tell him about this problem. […]

By Kelly -- 3 comments

April 16th, 2008

Ask the taxgirl: Error on check

Taxpayer asks:
I was told to put 1040 and my SS# on the check, which I have done in a rush (yesterday). Today I see a small notice informing me to make check out to US Treasury RATHER than IRS. I’d like to think it’s no big deal. but - I’d like to believe in Santa […]

By Kelly -- 2 comments

April 15th, 2008

Looking for an extension?

Here’s the form for individuals: form 4868 as pdf
Tags: 1040, form 1040, form 4868, income-tax, IRS, taxShare This

By Kelly -- 0 comments

April 14th, 2008

Ask the taxgirl: US citizens overseas

Taxpayer asks:
I am a permanent resident overseas. I file my USA tax return every year, but never have to pay tax as I pay enough here in this country. Will I still get the rebate and how can they direct credit if they have never been given my bank account details? I have […]

By Kelly -- 3 comments

April 9th, 2008

Ask the taxgirl: Credit Card Debt

Taxpayer asks:
I spent most of last year paying off my credit card. A friend told me that this was deductible but I don’t know where to put it on my taxes. Where does it go?
Taxgirl says:
I’m guessing that your friend hasn’t filed a tax return since the Reagan era…
Personal debt (other than […]

By Kelly -- 1 comment

April 8th, 2008

Ask the taxgirl: Charity and deductions

Taxpayer asks:
Hi taxgirl,
There is a woman at our church who recently lost her home in a storm. A few of us put our heads together and decided to take up a collection for her. We collected money, housewares, bedding, you name it. She lost almost everything that she owned so we started […]

By Kelly -- 0 comments

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