I was finishing up with a colleague at the office when I saw my cell phone light up. It wasn’t a number that I recognized
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Ten Tips For Claiming Summer Camp Expenses On Your Taxes
If your household is anything like mine, you’re in full summer camp mode right now… With school out, summer becomes a whirlwind of vacations and
Read MoreTaxes From A To Z: H Is For Household Employees
I’m not rich. I don’t own a mansion. I don’t have a maid (that would be me). I don’t have a chauffeur (that’s me), a
Read MoreFix The Tax Code Friday: Child Related Exemptions & Credits
It’s the return of Fix the Tax Code Friday! Since there’s been some discussion on the blog lately about whether or not parents should receive
Read MoreThe Child & Dependent Care Credit Sucks (Or How You Can Tell That Congress Is Full Of Men)
I spent the better part of the day working on my personal taxes (I know, I know). We’re on an extension – we’re always on
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Childcare Providers & TIN
Taxpayer asks: My childcare provider says that she doesn’t know her TIN? but she has her state G.E. tax license number. She doesn’t want to
Read More9 Child-Related Tax Breaks That You May Be Overlooking
In recent weeks, I’ve received a flurry of emails from parents asking about whether band uniforms, soccer cleats and other expenses related to children are
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Private School Tuition
Taxpayer asks: My daughter attends an independent private elementary school. We pay around $10,000 a year in tuition. Is it deductible? Taxgirl says: Thanks for
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